The ceilings in our homes never get more than an upward glance until the abuse of a smoking fireplace and a few old leaking roof stains begin #to stand# out on #that once# bright white space above our heads. Suddenly, it is time for this long overdue chore. Painting the ceiling.
Here is a list of things which you will need to complete the task:
Primer/sealer
Ceiling paint
Step ladder
5 Gal. bucket
Paint screen or grid
9 inch roller frame
1/2 inch nap roller cover
Roller extension pole
Three inch nylon/polyester brush
Plastic sheeting
Drop cloths of old bed sheets
Preparing the room.
Move all of the furniture to the center #of the# room, leave enough room between large pieces of furnture #and the# wall to create space for a step ladder. Place smaller pieces of furniture in several groups leaving aisles between them. It will allow for easier access to the ceiling when you start painting. Cover the furniture with plastic, thin plastic works better. Put drop cloths or old bed sheets #on the# floor around the groups of furniture. Spot prime any brown water stains with a stain killing primer. These primer/sealers can be found at any paint or hardware store. Some brands provide a convenient spray can with an upward spraying nozzle.
Now that everything is wrapped up and spot primed you are able to get ready to paint. Pour the ceiling paint into the five gallon bucket leaving roughly a quart of paint in a single can to make use of with your brush. Brush #a three# or four inch line around the edges on the ceiling being careful not #to paint# too low #on the# wall or crown molding, do not forget to brush around the light fixture.
Ready to start rolling.
Hang the paint screen #on the# inside rim on the 5 gallon bucket. Install the roller cover #on the# frame and attach the roller frame #to an# extension pole or screw in mop handle. Load the roller with paint by daubing it into the 5 gallon bucket of paint, remove any excess paint using a few strokes #on the# paint screen. Roll out a big 'W' pattern #on the# ceiling starting the roller in a corner and about a foot #from the# wall. Reload the roller and fill #in the# pattern at the border working #toward the# wall, be sure you roll into the brushed paint line #at the# wall. Roll out and fill another W pattern next #to the# one you just completed and slightly overlap the previously painted section. Repeat this technique until you’ve covered the whole ceiling. Once you’ve finished, the room will likely be noticeably brighter and the upward glance you take may just turn into a smile.
Author Resource:
Interior painting is difficult work and by doing it yourself #you may# or #may not# #pull off# the effects #that you#’ve been expecting. #If you# are going to paint the exterior of your house then check out painter london first. There's #a lot of# arranging #to do#, so you actually need to plan it carefully, otherwise you will end up wasting the paint you will have bought.
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