I talk more about ceiling paint in my best paints for ceilings post but i wanted to briefly touch on my opinions for ceiling color.
Best way to paint popcorn ceiling forums.
Apply the glaze with a roller according to the manufacturer s instructions.
This will stop any bleed thru from the.
A pole gun will also be beneficial.
The penguin is right on track.
You could rent an airless sprayer tape the room off get a mask respirator and paint the ceiling fairly quickly with very little paint.
If there is a spot that needs a bit more paint the best solution is to wait for the first coat to dry and then repeat the process.
Popcorn and other textured surfaces require more paint to achieve full coverage so plan to use twice as much of the supply as you would on a flat ceiling.
Cut in around the ceiling edge with an.
For stains roll or spray paint the stained spot with the same color the ceiling will be painted with and let dry completly before painting the entire ceiling.
If it has not been painted before you should prime it with an oil based primer such as zinsser cover stain and then finish with a flat latex ceiling paint.
How to paint a popcorn ceiling remove all items from the room.
Test the water solubility of the ceiling paint unpainted textured ceilings with a vibrator type paint.
Use 2 inch masking tape to keep the sheeting in place and to provide a defined edge for the paint.
Get some flowtrol latex paint conditioner and it ll be done in no time.
I like my ceilings bright white.
Popcorn ceilings aren t tough to remove but it can be messy.
Personally i don t like it.
Again heavy duty plastic should be draped on the walls floors and furniture to prevent overspray.
Renew that old acoustical ceiling with a coat of paint step 1.
This is a slightly grey d white that is meant to better hide imperfections.
Protect hanging fixtures with painter s plastic or plastic bags making sure the lights.
Don t roll back and forth because once the popcorn gets wet it starts to peel.
Most brands offer a ceiling white paint color meant for ceilings.
The easiest way to add glitter to a popcorn ceiling is with a glitter glaze which is a transparent topcoat that is mixed with glitter.
Paint in one direction and stop.
When you apply it to your ceiling your paint color shows through but is speckled with glitter.