The ceilings in our house never get a lot more than an upward look until the abuse of a smoking fireplace and some old leaking roof stains begin to stand out on that once bright white area above our heads. Suddenly, it is time for this long overdue undertaking. Painting the ceiling.
Here's 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 toward the middle of the room, leave enough space between large items of furnture and the wall to accommodate a step ladder. Place smaller pieces of furniture into several groups leaving aisles between them. This will allow for easier access to the ceiling when you start painting. Cover the furniture with plastic, thin plastic works best. Put drop cloths or old bed sheets on the floor round the groups of furniture. Spot prime any brown water stains using a stain killing primer. These primer/sealers are available at any paint or hardware store. Some brands offer 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 about a quart of paint in one can to make use of with your brush. Brush a three or four inch line around the edges of the ceiling being careful not to paint too low on the wall or crown molding, don't forget to brush round 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 connect 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, take off any excess paint with 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 outer edge working toward the wall, remember to roll into the brushed paint line at the wall. Roll out and fill another W pattern next to the one you have just completed and slightly overlap the previously painted section. Repeat this technique until you’ve covered the entire ceiling. Once you have finished, the area will be noticeably brighter and that upward glance you take might just turn into a smile.
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