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In this article we will tell you how to paint the ceiling with your own hands.
Before proceeding, actually painting, you need to prepare the base of the ceiling. It should be smooth, clean, solid and dry.
If the ceiling is not even, then the coloring will only emphasize all the irregularities. And applying paint to a dirty or crumbling ceiling is a waste of money.
The paint will flake off and there will be visible stains on the ceiling. So, first of all, we check the ceiling for evenness, if the ceiling is not even, it needs to be puttied.
Ceiling putty
If the height differences on the ceiling exceed 5 cm, plaster will be required. Putty may also be required if the old coating
crumbles. It will be necessary to remove with a spatula all the coating that does not hold well, and then putty this place. If the old coating holds well, it is possible to stain without first removing this coating. However, it must be washed thoroughly. If there are greasy stains on the ceiling, they are removed with a solvent. The old whitewash is thoroughly washed off. Note, in passing, if your ceiling was previously covered with oil paint, then the new paint should also be oil.
If you do not want to use oil paint anymore, you will have to work hard - the entire layer, as a rule, to the base,
will need to be removed. You can do otherwise - a frequent mesh is scratched into the corners of the spatula on the ceiling, on top of which we putty the surface.
After the putty has dried and primed - the ceiling can be painted with paint on water based. When the base is leveled, cleaned and washed, a primer is applied to it.
Ceiling primer
Priming the ceiling will allow for a more even application of paint, and, among other things, will reduce paint consumption.
Painting begins after the primer dries properly.
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Before purchasing paint for painting the ceiling, you should read the instructions and evaluate how given type paint will do
just for your space. As a rule, ceilings are painted with water-based paints. These are water-based paints - they are washed off with water, and
waterproof - water dispersion. The level of water resistance is indicated on the label. For the bathroom, or, let's say, the kitchen - where the ceilings get dirty quickly and need to be washed often, we get a more moisture-resistant paint. In residential premises, you can purchase less moisture resistant. Of course, now in the hardware store
The goods are represented by a large number of types of paint, differing in manufacturer, quality, and, of course, price.
What paint to choose?
Tip one: do not chase the price. cheap paint has poor painting parameters, and, when using this type of paint, it may be necessary to apply 3.4, or even 6 ti.
layers, which in the end will completely block the benefits of its acquisition, since for high-quality painting with expensive paint, two layers are enough.
Also, it is worth noting that matte paint hides coating defects better than glossy.
Now let's choose the tools.
Ceiling painting tools
Painting the ceiling can be done with rollers, or with a spray gun. The second option is much lighter and more economical in terms of paint consumption. If you decide to paint the ceiling with a roller, then the choice of roller depends on the nature of the surface that
you plan to paint. The longer the pile of the roller, the more embossed surface it is intended for.
Painting the ceiling is done "at a time." Otherwise, they will remain on the ceiling
streaks and stains. Drafts are not allowed during painting. Some experts, in order to increase the drying time of the ceiling, increase the humidity of the room. If the room is too big to paint it quickly alone, invite a partner.
Painting must be done in the direction from the window. The first coat of paint is applied across the window opening, the next coat is applied along. Each next strip must overlap the previous one.
Do not strongly squeeze the roller against the pallet. Of course, paint should not flow from it in a stream, but the layer that is applied to the ceiling with a roller
should be dense and moderately thick. When staining, you can use a special pen, putting on a roller, you can stain
straight off the floor. This will significantly reduce the time of work, but may adversely affect the quality of the paint application.
After the first layer is applied, let it dry completely before applying the second layer. Before applying the second layer, you can clean the influx with sandpaper.
So, we have examined in detail how to paint the ceiling with our own hands. As you can see, this is not difficult, although, like any other business, there are some tricks, the knowledge of which distinguishes an amateur from a professional.
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Finishing the ceiling is the main stage of repair, which is quite laborious, especially if you introduce complex design elements into it. However, even simple painting ceiling will be a great addition to overall design and won't take long.
The dilemma of choosing tools for painting the ceiling is the first stage of repair. So what is better to paint the ceiling: with a brush or roller?
A few characteristics and advantages of each tool:
In any case, when deciding which roller is better to choose for painting the ceiling, you should stock up on a couple or three brushes that can be used to paint over joints, corners and other small objects.
Painting the ceiling with a roller is not a very laborious process, since with a skillful approach and preparation, everything can be done. Finishing work for 2-3 hours. How to properly paint the ceiling with a roller - you can watch the video and painting tricks below if you decide to carry out this procedure yourself.
Painting the ceiling, in addition to the roller, will not do without such tools:
Painting ceilings with rollers is divided into several stages. First of all, in order to properly paint the ceiling with a roller, you should clean the working area, wipe and dry.
The most important trick in painting the ceiling with a roller is that each subsequent layer should be applied directly perpendicular to the previous one - this way the paint will lie more evenly and the joints will not be so visible.
Choosing a universal ceiling paint roller is not an easy task, and the variety of these tools can be confusing for everyone. Manufacturers even came up with the names of each model, a certain length of pile and a classification for paint rollers for painting the ceiling.
Namely:
Each of these rollers has both similarities and differences. Experts will easily give you an answer to any question of interest.
The first thing to decide is the scope of work. If you need to paint the surface with large area, then it is better to choose a roller with a long pile, which absorbs more paint and allows you to make this process faster. For less paint consumption and better distribution over the ceiling, it is necessary to prime the surface. After that, the use of a roller for painting a ceiling with a long pile will be more rational.
What rollers are better to use for painting a ceiling with bumps? Here again, a roller with a long pile will come to the rescue, with which you can mask minor imperfections on surfaces.
A short pile roller can be used if the application of color will take place on wallpaper or plastered, smooth surface. In this case, there is a short pile roller, which makes the paint layer thinner.
The length of the pile of the ceiling roller is the main indicator, the choice of which determines the quality of the final result and the evenness of applying the paint itself to the ceiling.
Important! It is best to choose rollers made from natural materials - they do not leave unwanted air bubbles on the paint and do not litter with villi that will be visible after drying.
The length of the roller for painting the ceiling is selected individually - the wider and longer the roller, the faster the painting process will be, but it will be easier for a beginner to work with a roller of a shorter length - it glides over the surface faster and more quickly, and it is also easier for them to adjust the pressure so as not to leave splits and inconsistencies. The final result directly depends on the quality of the roller and the analysis of the surface.
So how to qualitatively paint the ceiling with a roller and make it as easy as possible for everyone? There are some simple, old-fashioned tips that will help you paint the ceiling with a roller without unnecessary stress.
Simply and easily:
Rollers have long been included in the field of repair and strengthened in it, as painting work with rollers is carried out twice as easy and faster. Ceiling painting is a laborious and precise process, that's why it is the roller that is the very couple - the lifesaver that will help you create an incredible design of your ceiling - even and smooth, which will delight you for many years!
Painting the ceiling with paint is one of the oldest ways to finish it, used for decades, if not hundreds of years. Despite its considerable age and the emergence of new materials and methods for finishing the ceiling, it is still very popular today. This is due to the ease of application of paint, its relatively low price and versatility of use. In addition, they have an extensive palette of colors, and this makes the paints very useful tool in the hands of the designer.
What is the best way to paint the ceiling? How to do it? Answers to questions can be found in this article.
About the materials from which paints can be made will be discussed a little lower. As for gloss, coatings on this basis are divided into two types: glossy and matte.
Ceiling coating made with glossy paints, will be distinguished by brilliance and attractive appearance. But this is acceptable only for perfectly aligned ceilings - glossy paint will make even the slightest irregularities and defects noticeable. And if they are, then it is better to choose a matte paint. It has no shine and is great for masking imperfections in the ceiling that you could not get rid of. You can choose an intermediate option - semi-gloss paints, which will give the ceiling some shine, but at the same time not so much give out its defects and irregularities.
With regard to the ability to wash, there are, obviously, two types of paints - washable and non-washable. You should choose between them, based on whether you will wash the ceiling with a sponge, rag and detergents or not. As a rule, washable paints are more expensive, but at the same time they do not “molt” after the first general cleaning.
The main type of paints used in our time for interior decoration walls and ceilings - water-based, also known as water-dispersed paints. They consist of water acting as a solvent, film-forming materials - pigments that give the composition the ability to paint surfaces and special additives that give the paint certain properties.
Water-based paints are a suspension - a mixture in which solid components (base, pigments and additives) are distributed in a liquid (in this case it is water) in the form of suspended particles, while they do not dissolve in water and do not mix with it.
After applying such paint to the wall, the water evaporates and a polymer film of a certain color remains. Water-dispersed paints have a number of advantages, due to which they are well suited for the interior decoration of an apartment and, in particular, the ceiling.
But this material also has its drawbacks. Firstly, water-dispersed paints are very demanding on temperature - you cannot work with them in cold rooms, and if the room is less than + 5 ° C, then after painting, the ceiling will be covered when it dries small cracks. Secondly, you should not apply water-based paint in rooms with high humidity - it simply will not dry out, because the water in its composition will have nowhere to evaporate. And thirdly, before starting painting work, it is necessary to clean the surface very carefully, otherwise under the layer new paint the remains of the old coating and various irregularities of the ceiling will be visible.
All water-based paints are divided into 4 types:
Let's consider them all in more detail.
In such paints, acrylic resins and various additives are used as the main substance that forms a film on the surface of the ceiling. Among all water-based paints, acrylic is the most popular. It can cover any surface - concrete, wood, polymers, plaster, steel and glass, while, like all water-based paints, it dries in a matter of hours and does not exude unpleasant odors and harmful substances.
Another advantage of acrylic paints is durability. Having covered your ceiling with it, you can be sure that it will not fade over time and under the influence of sunlight, that it will not wear out, peel off or crumble. It is worth noting that acrylic paints vapor-permeable, which is especially important for the ceiling, and they can be used in rooms with high humidity. However, removing such material from the ceiling is difficult, and therefore covering the ceiling with acrylic paint should be "seriously and for a long time." In addition, before applying such paint, care should be taken to protect the ceiling from mold and bacteria.
Separately, it is worth talking about the "derivative" of acrylic paint, which is called acrylate. In addition to the substances already known to you, particles of latex are added to its composition. The result is a very unpretentious and durable finishing material, which not only lies well and firmly on the ceiling, but also helps to mask small cracks, crevices and coating defects, especially if acrylate paint is applied in two layers. But the main advantage this material The fact is that the ceiling painted with latex paint can be safely washed, including using not too strong household chemicals.
Manufacturers of acrylate paints claim that their products can withstand hundreds, if not thousands, of wash cycles without loss of brightness and color saturation. But you have to pay for all these advantages, and in the literal sense - acrylate paints are quite expensive.
IN silicate paints the main material is a mixture of liquid glass, talc and chalk. When dried, a very hard and durable layer is formed on the surface, capable of withstanding fifteen to twenty years even in fairly harsh conditions, and in an apartment with more or less constant temperature and humidity, the service life of silicate paints will increase even more.
In addition, such a finishing material has high vapor permeability, which allows small particles of water to freely penetrate through it both up and down. As a result, in a room with a ceiling painted with silicate paint, it is easier to maintain a comfortable level of humidity for a person, and the coating will not peel off and become damp (although it is still undesirable to use it in too damp rooms). Special attention silicate paints should be paid to those who want to finish the ceiling in the bathroom, toilet or kitchen.
But due to the nature of the binder used, this type of coating is inelastic and therefore prone to cracking. This should be taken into account, and therefore it is undesirable to cover the ceilings with silicate paint in a house where shrinkage of wall and ceiling ceilings takes place. It is also worth remembering that silicate paint will not fit well on a surface where there are remnants of the previous finish, especially if it is made with organic paints. Therefore, the ceiling before carrying out painting work will need to be cleaned especially carefully. Like acrylate paint, silicate paint is washable with a damp sponge and household chemicals.
silicone paints are considered a novelty that appeared on the market of construction and finishing materials not so long ago. As the name implies, silicone resins are the main binder here. The result is very interesting material, combining two seemingly opposite properties - hydrophobicity and vapor permeability. The ceiling, painted with silicone water-based paint, will circulate water vapor and not provoke dampness or stuffiness in the room, but the coating will not allow excess moisture to affect ceilings or a layer of insulation.
Unlike silicate paints, silicone paints form a rather elastic layer, while maintaining such advantages as durability and resistance to fading. Due to the elasticity on the ceiling, painted with silicone paint, cracks will not appear during shrinkage of the house. And if earlier there were some small gaps or defects on it, then the paint will help fill them in and mask them.
Besides, silicone paint it is applied without any problems on the old ceiling finish, it can also be used in two or three layers, updating the old color or changing it to a new one. Like other water-based coatings, it is durable, environmentally friendly, practically does not burn, is not nutrient medium for fungus or bacteria, does not have bad smell and dries very quickly. The only negative is the very high cost, therefore, if you are going to use it, calculate the cost of future finishing in advance.
In them, as the basis of these paints are cement or slaked lime and polyvinyl acetate(better known by the abbreviation PVA), respectively. The first material is well suited for painting concrete ceilings, but it is also very short-lived. And PVA-based paints should only be used in dry rooms, as they are not hydrophobic.
For your convenience, advantages and disadvantages various kinds water-based paints were collected in one table and, after viewing it, you can make the final choice.
Table. Advantages and disadvantages of various types of water-based paints.
| paint type | Advantages | disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | Versatility, durability, relatively low cost | Difficulty of subsequent removal, requires protection with antiseptics |
| Acrylic | Durable, washable, flexible | Cost, complexity of subsequent removal |
| silicate | Very durable, washable, vapor permeable | Prone to cracking, requires careful cleaning of the surface |
| Silicone | Very durable, washable, vapor permeable, elastic | High price |
| Mineral | Adheres well to concrete | Relatively short-lived |
| Polyvinyl acetate | safe | tends to get damp |
In addition to water-based, d oil paints and alkyd enamels are used to finish the ceiling. First as binder use organic oils or drying oil, the latter - alkyd varnishes and organic solvents. And both of these types of paints have recently been losing their popularity more and more. Let's see why this is happening.
Alkyd enamels make it possible to obtain a sufficiently strong and durable coating on the ceiling, but it is difficult to work with them - they dry for a long time and emit unpleasant and even harmful odors to humans. In addition, such enamels have low vapor permeability, which does not have the best effect on the quality of such a coating on the ceiling, especially if it is the ceiling of a kitchen or bathroom.
Oil paints are even worse in their durability and properties. In addition to long drying, an unpleasant odor and low vapor permeability, the oil paint layer is very fragile and can crack even from slight mechanical impact or simply over time. The only advantage of these materials is very low price, so they should only be used when limited budget for ceiling trim. But think about whether it is worth saving on material in order to repaint everything anew in a few years?
One more inexpensive option ceiling finishes - usage adhesive compositions . In fact, it is a mixture of chalk, pigment and glue, dissolved in water. If you wish, you can even make it yourself according to the following recipe.
Step 1. A dry mixture is made in proportions of 1000 parts of chalk to 35 parts of the pigment of the color you need. Mix the ingredients well
Step 2 Water is added to the mixture. The result should be 3 liters of water per 1 kilogram of the mixture, but it is undesirable to add it all at once - gradually dilute the future paint to the consistency of sour cream.
Step 3 Glue is added, for 1 kilogram of chalk you need about 80 grams of wood glue. It can be supplemented with starch paste.
Step 4 The resulting mass is filtered through an iron sieve and diluted with the remaining water to a liquid state.
But remember that such a "homemade" will not differ high quality and durability, so it is advisable to prefer a good water-based paint or alkyd enamel.
Now it's time to talk about how to apply paint to the ceiling. To begin with, we will compile a list of tools necessary for painting work.
Don't forget protective clothing as well. It is unlikely that it will be a secret for someone that it is difficult and unpleasant to wash off the paint from the skin, hair and clothes, therefore, when painting works use either a bathrobe or old clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Also, gloves, some kind of hat and goggles will not be superfluous, which will not allow particles of paint to get into the eyes. When working with oil paints and enamels still need a mask-respirator.
The process of preparing the ceiling for paint application can be longer and more troublesome than painting itself, but it is a must. We will present it in the form of a step-by-step instruction.
Step 1. The material of the ceiling and its condition are assessed. For concrete ceilings, the main thing in the preparatory work is the sealing and priming of cracks, cracks and connecting seams between the plates, for wood - sanding and priming, and for plasterboard - puttying joints between sheets.
Step 2 Stripping off old finish. Ordinary whitewash can be simply washed off with water, but if you have a layer of paint on your ceiling or it is covered with wallpaper, then you need to work with a spatula. IN last version the surface still needs to be cleaned of traces of glue.
Step 3 Sealing gaps, joints and cracks in the ceiling with putty and primer. After that, a rough leveling layer of putty must be applied to the entire surface of the ceiling. If there are significant irregularities on the ceiling, then the ceiling must be plastered.
Step 5 After that, it is necessary to finally level the surface and remove its granularity with the help of re-spackling and finishing abrasive paper (better known as sandpaper or pinch).
Step 6 Final primer. Here it is desirable to add antiseptics to it, which will protect the ceiling from mold and mildew.
When the ceiling is finally leveled and primed, you can start painting.
Now consider the process of painting the ceiling and the nuances that should be taken into account in this matter.
Step 1. First, prepare the paint - if it needs to be diluted, then do it in proportion. They should be indicated in the instructions that came with the paint, or located on the can or bucket itself. Pour some of it into the tray, do not carry the entire jar with you.
Step 2 Choose the corner farthest from the door in the room. Paint over it with a brush, applying a stripe 4-6 centimeters wide.
Step 4 Now, using a roller, apply paint to the rest of the ceiling surface. In the tray, the roller should be rolled several times, and then squeezed against its edge to get rid of excess paint. Apply it carefully, make sure that it is not too thick, but not too liquid.
Step 5 Roller painting occurs by applying stripes, and the next strip should overlap the previous one by a few centimeters.
Step 6 Inspect the applied layer of paint from several angles. If somewhere it is not enough - walk the roller again. And if there is too much paint, quickly “run” the tool over this area to collect its remnants.
Step 7 Wait for the paint to dry and repeat the procedure, but this time its layer should be applied perpendicular to the previous one. At the same time, it is desirable that the second coat of paint was applied from the window deep into the room. This should be taken into account at the stage of applying the first layer.
It is worth noting that when using acrylic and other water-based paints, the process of finishing the ceiling will be significantly accelerated - they dry out in a few hours, and with proper skill, one or two rooms can be painted in a day.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the nuances and features of painting the ceiling with a spray gun.
Paying close attention to the selection paintwork materials and following the technology, you will get a beautiful, uniformly painted ceiling with a coating that will last you 10, 20, or even 30 years!
Whitewashing with lime as a method of finishing the ceiling has long lost its relevance. It is now popular to paint ceiling surfaces with water-based compositions. This type of finish has a lot of advantages compared to traditional whitewash: the painted surface does not darken, does not turn yellow and does not get dirty so quickly, besides, it is much easier to care for it. Recovery aesthetic appearance the coating does not need to be refreshed periodically, it is enough to wipe the ceiling with a damp cloth dipped in a detergent solution.
The type and quality of the tool used affect the final result as much (and sometimes even more) than the tool itself. coloring composition. We brush aside the brush right away - it is convenient to paint over bevels, wall joints, various recesses and niches with it, but it is not suitable for painting the ceiling. For this purpose, a roller is used, which provides a much greater coverage of the surface to be painted in one movement.
IN construction stores you can see many different rollers that differ in the coating material working surface;in particular, it is:
Cushions coated with natural sheepskin one of the highest quality. They keep paint consumption to a minimum and provide an even, clump-free, uniform finish. Sheepskin rollers are universal, they are suitable for paints on any basis - water-based, acrylic, oil. The only disadvantage of such tools is their price: rollers made of natural material are more expensive than synthetic counterparts.
Plush and terry rollers— more a budget option. Their main drawback is their low durability, but they are also inexpensive, so a damaged tool will be easy to replace. The texture of the coating depends on the length of the pile. Long-haired rollers provide a smooth, glossy finish, while short-haired tools provide a micro-bubble texture.
Worst of all for painting the ceiling are suitable foam rollers. They are cheaper than others, but significantly increase paint consumption (it flows off the surface of the roller, dirtying everything around) and leads to the formation of bubbles on the freshly painted surface, which spoil the texture of the coating.
Rollers with reinforced pile are considered the most durable. Due to the interweaving of synthetic fibers with metal threads, the cover of the working surface is not deformed, keeping the same length in all its sections. Another name for such rollers is “golden thread”. They are even more expensive than sheepskin, but the quality justifies the investment.
There are also special rollers for embossed ceiling decoration, allowing you to leave different patterns on its surface. The working surface of such tools is made of leather.
Water-based paint compositions are used for painting ceilings much more often than acrylic or oil ones. They are not as toxic and smelly and do not need to be diluted. special solvents- white spirit or acetone. You can achieve the desired consistency of paint by adding plain water. The water-based coating is resistant to water and steam and is unpretentious in maintenance - dirt can be easily removed from it with any detergent.
Allocate different types water based paints.
Table. The main characteristics of different types of paint.
No matter how high-quality the roller and the paint used, the result of the work is 30% dependent on the preparation of the ceiling for painting. In order for the coating to be even and uniform, the residues old paint and putties are removed completely, height differences of 5 cm or more are leveled with plaster.
Preparing the ceiling for roller painting includes the following steps.
Step 1. Surface cleaning. At this stage, all layers of the old coating are mercilessly removed to the very concrete base- paint, plaster, fungus (if any). Cleaning is most conveniently done with a metal spatula, especially thick layers are punched through with a perforator.
Advice! To minimize the amount of dust and dirt, moisten the surface to be cleaned with plenty of water (you can use a spray bottle or simply sweep the ceiling with a wet cloth). After half an hour, the remains old whitewash get wet and easily separate from the concrete.
Step 2 Primer. Surface treatment with an antiseptic primer before painting will provide reliable protection from fungus. In addition, putty lays much more evenly on primed surfaces. There are special antiseptic compositions available on the market for treating ceilings. If you want to save money, you can use any chlorine-containing composition (for example, "Whiteness").
Step 3 primer treatment. This is a polymer-based primer that strengthens the treated surface and increases its adhesion to the putty layer. Some home masters ignore this step, but experts do not recommend doing this. The putty applied to the “bare” primer begins to puff up, which makes painting much more difficult.
Step 4 Putty directly. The work is carried out in several stages. First, a starting, “rough” putty is applied to the ceiling surface treated with a primer and carefully polished after drying. Then a second layer is applied to the places of shrinkage of the putty composition and sanded again. Finally, the ceiling is completely covered finishing putty in 2 thin coats and finally rubbed off. This stage of work is very tedious and routine, but the presentability of staining will depend on the quality of its execution. Irregularities and depressions on the ceiling will be like under a magnifying glass, especially with electric lighting.
Leveling the ceiling before painting
Now pick up a roller and soak it in the primer. Walk along the entire surface of the ceiling, not forgetting the corners. Take furniture, carpets (if possible) out of the room, cover the remaining furniture and household items with polyethylene or old newspapers. When painting the ceiling, drops will inevitably fall on the floor, so its entire (floor) surface must also be covered with polyethylene. It is better to fix the film against the walls with paper tape- unlike the usual one, it will not ruin the wallpaper.
On this preparatory work finished, you can start painting.
Advice! To make your work easier and not to miss a single coating defect, take care of sufficient lighting of the surface to be painted. An energy-saving lamp mounted on a removable tripod under the ceiling will help. It can be moved as you paint.
At first glance, the task may seem elementary - you just need to dip the roller into a bucket and roll it along the ceiling. However, technology correct staining horizontal surfaces provides a number of nuances. Start by diluting the coloring composition according to the instructions on the label or in the application. You should not experiment with proportions, dilute the paint, regardless of its type, strictly according to the instructions. Some coloring compositions do not need to be diluted at all, this must be indicated in the instructions.
Before touching the work surface with a roller dipped in paint, it must be rolled out on a special tray. This is necessary to evenly distribute the composition throughout the instrument. The tray is a small stand with a corrugated surface set at an angle. Instead of a tray, you can use a piece of linoleum spread on the floor.
If the roller is not rolled out beforehand, this will lead to the formation of holes on the painted surface - non-painting. Even if you cover them immediately, the coating in this area will differ in shade from the main one. Evenly distributing the coloring composition over the roller, you can roll it out already on the ceiling. The paint is applied in parallel stripes up to 1 m wide so that their borders intersect at least 10 cm.
It is better to start painting from the window. During the application of the first layer, follow the direction of the roller - the latter should go in a straight line, not coming off the surface. For beginners, it is easiest to master the so-called. square nest staining method. It provides for the breakdown of the ceiling into squares with a side width of 0.7-1 m. They are painted over gradually, horizontally or vertically - as it is more convenient to work. Do not worry that after the paint dries, the borders of the squares will be visible - subsequent layers will block them. It is recommended to paint over one square "in one breath", without smoking breaks - otherwise the edges of the sections that have already dried up will stand out.
Advice! It is impossible to objectively assess the quality of painting, being under the ceiling all the time. It is necessary to periodically go down and consider the result of work from different corners of the room. If you look at the coating at a right angle, you can not notice many of its shortcomings.
If, after the first layer dries, unpainted “holes” remain, it will no longer be possible to cover them up imperceptibly. Therefore, it is most convenient to work with four hands - one paints, the second dilutes the paint, rolls out the roller and monitors the quality of the coating.
The saturation of the coating and its texture depend on the number of layers. Water-based and acrylic paints are applied in at least 3-4 layers, with an interval of 12 hours. Experienced painters recommend starting painting the ceiling in the afternoon, then in the morning it will be possible to start applying the next layer. You can not apply the second layer before the first one dries, because the structure will be broken and ugly stains will remain on the ceiling.
One of the most common mistakes newbies make when painting ceilings is sagging. They remain if you press the roller loosely against the surface or hold it obliquely. Paint streaks can be eliminated only before the layer dries with a foam sponge. If the paint is already dry, only sanding this area will help remove the sagging.
Important point! Last layer it is desirable to apply paint from the window - it is much easier to remove small irregularities and unpainted areas.
High-quality painted ceiling will decorate any room. But instead of a neat, even surface, self-painting often results in ugly stains, smudges and splashes. This is because not everyone knows how to paint the ceiling with a roller. In fact, there is nothing particularly difficult in such work. You just need to understand the technology of painting with a roller and use some of the secrets of experienced painters.
For painting ceilings, several types of coloring emulsions are used (their main characteristics are given in the table).
| Paint types | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Water emulsion | They do not have a pungent odor, do not emit toxic substances, fit well on any surface. In addition, in the future, a water-based ceiling can be coated with any other paint. |
| Acrylic | Moisture resistant, easy to apply, easy to clean and excellent color retention. |
| Latex | Less resistant to fading, but perfectly repels moisture. Well suited for applying to embossed wallpaper. |
| silicate | Developed on the basis of liquid glass and suitable only for painting mineral surfaces (eg concrete). Polymer materials can't be painted like that. |
| Silicone | Elastic, breathable paints without pungent odors and harmful fumes. |
Despite this diversity, the most popular among home craftsmen is the “ordinary” inexpensive water emulsion. It is easy to work with her, without having much experience in the painting business.
But experts say that the best option for painting the ceiling there will be an acrylic mixture. If you are going to do repairs in the bathroom, buy a more expensive and moisture-resistant latex paint. Whatever you decide on, when choosing a coloring emulsion, use the following tips:
On a note! Before work, prepare the paint according to the instructions on the can (bucket). Some emulsions need to be diluted with water, others need to be thoroughly mixed with a construction mixer.
Do not try to carefully paint over a large and even surface with a brush. Only a quality roller will help to achieve success. So which roller is better to paint the ceiling?
When choosing, pay attention to the following parameters:
Choose a ceiling paint roller with telescopic handle or buy to conventional model special extension. Painting the ceiling with a short-handled tool is extremely inconvenient, even if you use a stepladder.
After choosing the main tool, buy the rest of the inventory:
Painting the ceiling with a roller requires some skill. If you have never done such work before, practice on an unnecessary surface. Try your hand at a piece of drywall or on a section of wall that will later be covered with wallpaper.
How to paint with a roller:
Important! Wash tools thoroughly after painting work. Then it can be used again. If you leave the paint roller for at least a few hours, it will be hopelessly damaged.
First of all, the surface must be properly prepared for painting:
Ceiling painting rules:
There are tricks in painting the ceiling with a roller. If you do not know them, even the most quality materials and the tools won't give you the desired result. Here are the main secrets of success:
As you can see, painting the ceiling with a roller is not difficult at all. arm yourself good tool, buy high-quality paint, use our advice, and success is guaranteed to you.
