When starting a renovation, you should pay special attention to painting ceilings. Before you start painting, you need to learn how to paint the ceiling correctly and think about which tool is best for the surface being painted. So what to paint the ceiling with? Most often, rollers are chosen for painting large surfaces, since it takes a lot of time with a brush, and not everyone has a spray gun. When used correctly, the roller does not leave streaks, and the paint is applied evenly and in a thin layer.
What is needed to paint ceilings?
Before painting the ceiling, you need to carefully prepare for this process and prepare the necessary materials and tools. The main material is paint, the choice of which determines the final result of the repair work. When buying, pay attention to the properties of the paint and its performance qualities. It is important that it is perfectly matte and anti-glare to prevent spreading and guarantee painting without streaks.
You will also need:
- paint roller;
- a smaller roller or a small brush;
- paint bath (cuvette);
- masking tape (scotch tape);
- protective polyethylene film.
How to paint the ceiling without streaks: which roller to choose?
A roller is a cylindrical roller that rotates around an axis fixed to a handle. The range of rollers is very large, they are available in different widths (from 10 to 30 cm) and with different handle lengths. Roller handles are a curved metal rod. Their length is usually from 150 to 500 mm. The POLAX telescopic roller handle will make it easier to paint ceilings without using a ladder. When wondering how to paint a ceiling with a roller, you should also consider which nozzle to choose:
- Paint rollers - come in velour, felt, fur and thread types. They are the optimal solution, as the paint will lay down softly, in an even layer, without streaks and splashes.
- Foam rollers are the most affordable, but the least durable. They absorb too much paint, leave streaks and bubbles, and create a lot of splatter.
- Pressure rollers are used when gluing wallpaper to smooth it out.
How to paint a ceiling without splashes?
When purchasing a paint roller, you need to pay due attention to ensuring that its surface is smooth, without protruding threads or dips, this will avoid unsightly splashes.
To ensure that the ceiling surface is smooth, you should choose a model with short pile. A soft roller with long piles gives the surface roughness.
How to paint a ceiling with a roller: step-by-step instructions
To obtain a high-quality result, you should strictly follow the dyeing technology:
- Step 1: Remove pictures and decorations from the walls, roll up carpets, then cover furniture, floors, and all large appliances with plastic wrap.
- Step 2: We get rid of the old whitewash or paint using a spatula. Dust is removed with a brush. If necessary, carefully walk the putty over the existing irregularities, cracks and holes, after which the coating is covered with a primer. Proper surface preparation improves paint adhesion and increases the service life of the coating.
- Step 3: Mark the spot on the wall under the ceiling where the white color will end. Carefully draw a line with a pencil and apply masking tape there.
- Step 4: While still in the can, the paint should be brought to the required consistency, observing the necessary proportions specified in the instructions.
- Step 5: Pour the paint from the bucket into a special tray that has a sloping ribbed surface. Dip one side of the roller. Roll the tool several times along the ribbed side of the tray, this will allow the paint to be evenly absorbed throughout the nozzle.
- Step 6: First, carefully paint with a brush the areas inaccessible to the roller, such as the corners of the walls, near the baseboards, etc.
- Step 7: Paint the ceiling with a paint roller in parallel stripes 0.5-1 m wide. You need to start painting from the side where the window or door openings are located.
- Step 8: Let the paint dry and evaluate the effect. If necessary, apply a second coat of paint. You should wait a few hours between painting subsequent coats. The drying time of the paint is indicated in the instructions - however, it should be remembered that it may vary depending on the humidity and temperature inside the room.
- Step 9: Remove the masking tape while the paint is still wet. This will help maintain a clean, even border between the ceiling and the wall.
- Step 10: After painting, all painting tools used should be thoroughly washed in soapy water.
Ceiling paint applied with painting tools gives a smoother and more beautiful surface. The catalog of the online store POLAX.UA offers a wide selection of rollers for painting any surface. The company's managers will always help you choose the right model and place your order.