How to paint the ceiling correctly?

A qualitatively painted ceiling will become an ornament of any room. But instead of an even, neat surface, with self-coloring, unaesthetic stains, splashes and smudges often result. This happens because not everyone knows how to properly paint the ceiling. In fact, there is nothing particularly complicated about this kind of work. It is necessary only to understand the technology of painting with a roller, taking into account some of the secrets of experienced painters.

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What is better - a roller or a brush?

The problem of choosing a tool for coloring is the very first stage of work. So what for these purposes to choose - a brush or a platen? Let's take a look at some of the features and benefits of each of these tools:

• If you have a large work front planned, then it's better to use a roller that will help make all the work faster and better, in comparison with a paintbrush.
• With the help of a brush it is possible to paint the joints, but working with this tool is much more difficult. The roller can be operated while standing in one place.
• Painter brushes do not require additional maintenance, while the rollers must be kept in a special container, thanks to which the tool will be protected from drying and damage.
• Roller staining will be easier, because this tool( provided its good quality) does not leave a pile on the surface.

Important! In any case, choosing a tool to properly paint the ceiling, you should stock up on a pair of brushes with which you will paint the corners, junctions and other small objects.

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How to choose the right tool?

Do not try to paint a large and even surface with a paint brush - only a high-quality roller will make it possible to succeed. What kind of roller is better to choose? When choosing a tool, you should pay attention to the following parameters:

• The length of the rod - it is most convenient to use a tool whose length is 25-40 cm.
• Material of the fur coat - it is better to choose a tool with a fleecy coat. And the more roughly the surface of the ceiling is treated, the longer the pile of the roller must be. This will help the emulsion to penetrate more evenly into all irregularities and evenly coat the surface.

Important! Velor and foam products are cheaper, however, for such work they are unsuitable. They absorb the paint too much, create a lot of splashes and leave streaks, bubbles.

• Density - compress the roller by hand: if the shape is preserved, the tool is of high quality. If it deforms, then you can not grind the emulsion well.
• Seam in a fur coat - a very coarse seam will leave strips on the painted surface.
• Durability of a pile - at the good tool pile remains on a place, even if it to pull. If the fibers "climb", then they will remain on the finished coating.

Important! It is advisable to choose a roller for painting the ceiling with a telescopic handle, or try to buy a special extension cable to the standard model. It is very inconvenient to paint the ceiling with water-emulsion paint with a roller with a short handle, even if you use a stepladder.

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Learning how to properly use the roller

Having chosen a high-quality and convenient tool, you should also buy the other necessary things:

• Wide brush.
• Special plastic tray( cuvette, bathtub, trough).
• Painting Scotch tape.

Important! Painting the ceiling with a roller requires some skill. If earlier you did not do this kind of work, then it's better to practice on some other surface. Try your hand on an unnecessary piece of drywall or on a section of the wall, which will then be covered with wallpaper.

Sequence of staining with roller:

• Pour the paint into the tray.
• Dip the roller into it.
• Roll out the tool over the ribbed edge of the tray to remove excess paint from the nap. If you do not, then on the ceiling are formed ugly stains.

Important! The well-rolled surface of the coat should be evenly impregnated with an emulsion, without dry areas. If the paint is not removed from the roller itself, then you can help her with a brush.

• Attach an extension cord to the roller or, if provided, extend the telescopic handle.
• Now you can start painting. Press the tool against the surface and move it along and back, carefully rubbing the emulsion, so that no stains will form.

Important! After the work is finished, the instrument must be thoroughly cleaned. Only under such condition it can be used again. If you leave the roller with paint for at least two hours, it will be spoiled irrevocably.

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Ceiling painting - basic rules and procedures for the operation of

Before painting the ceiling with water-based paint, it is necessary to prepare the surface:

1. . Clean the ceiling from the old coating.
2. Sew potholes, cracks, seams.
3. Align the frozen filler with a trowel and discard the dust.
4. Paint the walls around the perimeter of the ceiling with paint tape.
5. Prime the surface. This can be done with the same roller. However, do not use the same tool for painting and priming.
6. After the primer has dried, you can start painting. Before painting the ceiling itself, it is necessary to paint all corners, borders, stucco and other hard-to-reach areas with a wide paint brush.
7. Now paint the remaining surface with a roller.

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Rules for coloring the ceiling

To paint the ceiling with a water paint paint roller, it is advisable to adhere to the following rules:

• Work better in daylight and in high-quality lighting.
• Begin painting should be from the most remote from the entrance corner.
• The paint should be applied in parallel strips, with overlapping 8-10 cm.
• Painting is necessary exclusively wet on wet, otherwise - noticeable joints can remain.
• After finishing the application of the first layer of the emulsion, it is necessary to take a break so that it dries dry. Typically, the exact drying time the manufacturer indicates on the paint label.
• Each successive emulsion layer is applied perpendicular to the previous one. Thus, you will get a uniformly colored surface.

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Secrets of perfect staining from experienced masters

In order to paint the ceiling well with water-emulsion paint with a roller, you can resort to small secrets that will help you achieve the desired result. Here are the main secrets of success:

• The final layer of paint is best applied in the direction of the window. Thus, the light will fall along the paint strips, and the joints will not be noticeable.
• If you suddenly miss an unpainted patch, it is better not to try to paint a defect separately - you get a patchy area. It is necessary to cover the entire surface with one more layer of paint.
• To timely notice badly painted areas, you need to look at the ceiling from different angles. Better yet, take an assistant who can see "from the outside" on your work.
• No need to save on the primer. Without it, the paint will absorb too quickly into the surface, it will not hold properly and will fly very quickly.
• Try to paint quickly. Typically, applying one coat of paint on the surface of the ceiling in a room of 20-30 square meters.m takes up to half an hour. If you delay the time that the emulsion will dry on your hands, stick to the pile, and everything will be spoiled.

You probably already noticed that it's not the hardest task to paint a ceiling with a roller. Armed with a quality tool, buying good paint and taking advantage of our recommendations, success is assured to you.