Painting A New Ceiling

Ask at any full service paint store for help in choosing complementary wall and ceiling colors or search online for examples of rooms you like.

Painting a new ceiling. If it s oil based however you can t apply water based paint over it without first applying a bonding primer. Even when spraying paint a seasoned pro back rolls to avoid streaks and drips. Painting the ceiling a color can make a small room seem bigger or a room with a high ceiling seem more intimate.

Information on how to paint new plaster and artex walls and ceilings. How to paint a ceiling using a roller there is technique to rolling ceilings and this video will show you how to paint a ceiling using a roller. Start with the ceiling and prime all the new sheetrock.

Lambswool or mohair covers are more reliable use a 1 4 inch nap for semi gloss finishes on smooth drywall a 3 8 inch nap for flat finishes and a thicker up to 1 inch nap for textured surfaces. The best way to paint a ceiling is to use a paint roller and work in grid like sections of 3 square feet to 5 square feet each. Plus it s just more interesting.

A roller is the go to applicator when painting drywall. This helps keep edges wet and allows you to see your progress to ensure an even coat. If the existing paint is water based and ceiling paint typically is skip the primer and simply prepare the surface for new paint by cleaning it and removing flaking paint.

For smooth ceilings use a low nap roller. Paint corners and edges first with the brush then use the roller to cover broad areas of wall and ceiling. Avoid polyester roller covers which spatter and leave lint.