Repainting Your Ceiling As Part Of A Home Improvement Project
Ken J. Morris
Thorough preparation is the key to any home improvement
project. If you intend to repaint your ceiling you will need to
gather together your tools and materials; ladders, sponges,
brushes, paint, thinners, possibly plaster or filler if you
have cracks, sealant, masking tape roller, tray, sandpaper and
so on.
Before beginning painting you will need to remove any fixtures
such as fans and light fittings. You will also need to repair
any defects in the ceiling such as cracks, holes, dents or
lumps. The ceiling is always a tricky job as it involves
constantly reaching above your head and moving your ladders to
reach the right place. The light often makes it difficult to
see cracks and defects from up on the ladder, which are
perfectly visible from the ground.
If the old paint is peeling it will be worth totally removing
it before you start to repaint. When you start painting wear
old clothes and ensure the floor and any furniture is well
covered. You really can’t avoid some plaint splashes. Wear long
sleeves and goggles when using paint and thinners on the ceiling
to protect your skin and eyes. Make sure each coat is totally
dry before you start the next. It is easier to miss patches on
the ceiling than on a wall so you may need an extra coat for
even coverage.
When choosing your paint keep in mind that glossy sheen paints
are easiest to keep clean and sheen paints are the most
durable. These are generally considered most suitable for
hallways and bedrooms, but work equally well on ceilings. Flat
eggshell paints work well on ceilings but are harder to clean
so if you smoke or cook in the room you are painting this might
not be appropriate.
Satin paints are semi-glossy paints that are most suited to
kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms and give a more cheerful
effect than dull matt finishes. Hues, tints and shades can
often give a softer appearance to your ceiling and complement
your wallpaper or cabinetry, but you should not exclude
brilliant white which will give a very clean bright effect and
make your ceiling appear higher.
If painting the ceiling in your bathroom or kitchen, you may
want to consider a specially designed paint that will not
easily be damaged by steam and will resist the mould that can
build up if the ventilation in these rooms does not allow quick
drying.
About The Author: Ken J. Morris continually edits news on
information relating to cabinetry and cabinet doors. You can
discover his publications over at
http://www.kitchen-cabinets-tips.com/kitchen-cabinet-refacing.html
and different sources for kitchen cabinet refacing news.
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