Roll On Textured Ceiling Paint

Prime before you texture the ceiling.

Roll on textured ceiling paint. How to texture ceilings with a roller. Mini rollers and mini roller covers of less than 5 inches can be the best paint rollers for small surfaces and narrow areas such as edges corners trim and frames as well as hard to reach places such as inside bookcases and cabinets. Load textured paint into a paint pan if you re using a roller or a spray gun.

If possible spray on the paint it s less likely to loosen the texture than rolling. Paint roller frame extensions are helpful accessories when painting ceilings and high areas of walls. For example coarse paint for a coarse or popcorn ceiling.

Get tips on the easiest way to diy repaint a stripple surface and costs for hiring a painter. The best tip for rolling on paint is to avoid overworking the paint. There are different varieties for different textures so be sure to choose the correct paint for your texture.

But spraying in an occupied house is usually impractical. Homeadvisor s popcorn ceiling painting guide provides info on the best paint type rollers sprays and how to steps for painting over your acoustic stucco or other textured ceiling. The textured ceilings are not really a bother for showing up the roller lines particularly if s flat style of ceiling paint is applied.

You might think that because textured paint is part drywall mud it will adhere to any surface but for a quality job you still want to prime first. Tape plastic sheeting around the walls and cover the floors with. Just roll the paint on and leave it.

There are two ways to create textured ceilings with a paint roller. If the texture loosens painting over the larger ceiling is risky. Prep your room carefully since the texture of a popcorn ceiling is bound to cause a good deal of splatter when you roll on paint.