When was the last time you gave the ceilings in your home any thought? Most people probably don’t, unless they start to see some sort of discoloration or are wanting to change the color up. Just like painting your walls, painting the ceiling can have a dramatic effect on the overall look of your home. However, painting the ceiling is quite a bit different than simply painting the interior walls of your home. Jeff the Painter is here to talk about some tips that can help make painting your ceiling easier.
Seal Off Floors & Furniture in Room with Heavy Plastic
As you prepare to start painting the ceiling in your home, it is going to take a bit of prep work before you get started. This is where you don’t want to cut any corners. You will need to move everything that you don’t want to get ruined during the process either out of the room or covered for protection. Don’t worry about covering things too much; especially when it comes to covering your furniture. You can never have too much protection when you are painting the ceiling. If you are keeping the flooring in the room, make sure it is covered as well to avoid getting paint on it. Even the most careful painters have drips here and there.
Paint Roller & Other Tools for Painting a Ceiling
There are several tools that will make painting your ceiling much easier. This is an area that you don’t want to go cheap on. The higher the quality your tools are, the smoother this process is going to be. Aside from the right tools, you will want some protective gear for yourself as well. You will need some glasses to keep paint form dripping into your eyes, and you may want to have something that can cover your clothing to avoid ruining it with paint. Some of the tools you will need include:
– Ladder
– Rollers
– Angled Paint Brush
– Primer
– Paint
– Paint Trays
– Painter’s Tape
Properly Prepare a Ceiling for Painting
The finished product will depend greatly on how much time you spend preparing the room before you begin painting. You should spend time cutting in the edges of the ceiling using your angled paint brush. While this can be time consuming, the finished product will be worth it in the end. Once you get those edges cut in, you will find that the project starts to move along much faster. You should also always use a primer and prime your ceiling before you paint it.
Interior & Exterior House Painting & More in San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside, Encinitas, Carlsbad & Escondido, California
At Jeff the Painter, we know how difficult it can be to paint your ceiling. This is why we are here; to take that huge undertaking off your hands. Our team of professional painters don’t only have the experience needed, but we also have the tools and equipment that can help make the job move along much quicker. We guarantee that you will be happy you chose us for your next painting project. Call us today!