Painting A Ceiling
You’ve decided to update a room in your home. What color will you paint it? How will you renovate your décor?
For most homeowners, painting a room centers around these basic concepts. They head straight to the paint chips at the local hardware store, and focus in on color combinations for the walls.
What about the ceiling? It’s frequently overlooked, and can often go double or even triple the amount of time standard walls receive paint.
Yet ceilings can have a large effect on the overall ambiance and lighting of your room. Walls carry the color at eye level. Ceilings set the tone for the character of your home. Because ceilings are much more difficult to paint than walls, it is wise to carefully consider your options before painting, and know when to call in an expert to avoid the DIY look.
1. Texture
Look up at your ceiling before you start the project. Are they textured? Do you have an acoustic ceiling, better known as a popcorn ceiling? In order to fully cover a ceiling with lots of texture, spraying paint to fully cover is best. For this reason, a professional contractor who knows how to do the job is your best bet.
2. Drywall or Flat
Just because your ceiling is flat and smooth doesn’t mean it’s any easier to paint. Put on too much paint and you’ll find drip marks and uneven texture. If your ceiling has sustained damage, without properly fixing it first it will seep through your new paint job.
3. Proper Prep Work
For ceilings, they require a little extra work over standard walls. Thick nap rollers with extension poles are necessary rather than working with a brush to gain a smooth layer without bumps or bubbles. Move as much of the furniture and other décor out of the room before painting. What is left, thoroughly cover with drop clothes to prevent paint from dripping. Also make sure you cover all flooring with drop cloth rather than plastic, as plastic tends to bunch and shift, possibly leaving some areas exposed. You’ll also have to cover all windows, sills and floorboards. If its in the room, it risks being painted when it comes to painting a ceiling.
4. Choosing Color
Most people stick with standard white because they aren’t sure about adding color. Yet it is one of the best places to add color to change the tone and mood of the room. If you choose to stick with white, make sure it is a mellow shade of white in the eggshell line. Anything brighter will cause distraction throughout the room. Flat paint is best, because of its smooth viscosity and its ability to hide imperfections. If you have any questions about ceiling color, now is the time to rely on your professional painter. Because they work with color every day, they can help you choose the right color for the room and the ambiance you are looking for.
5. Blending
When it comes to the painting process, blending is best. A painter will always work in a zigzag motion to help even out the paint and provide a firm visual affect. With a proper primer, two coats is rarely necessary unless you are changing colors or are using a color that needs extra touch ups to create a smooth, finished look.
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