The ceilings in our homes never get more than an upward look until the abuse of a smoking fireplace and a couple of old leaking roof stains begin to stand out on that once bright white space above our heads. Suddenly, it’s time for this long overdue chore. Painting the ceiling.
Here is a list of things that you will require 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 the furniture toward the center of the room, leave adequate space between large items of furnture and the wall to make room for a step ladder. Place smaller pieces of furniture into 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 offer a convenient spray can with an upward spraying nozzle.
Now that everything is wrapped up and spot primed you can prepare to paint. Pour the ceiling paint into the five gallon bucket leaving about a quart of paint in a single can to make use of with the 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 round the light fixture.
Ready to begin rolling.
Hang the paint screen on the inside rim of the 5 gallon bucket. Install the roller cover on the frame and fix 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 the corner and about a foot from the wall. Reload the roller and fill in the pattern from the outer edge working toward the wall, make 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 system until you’ve covered the complete ceiling. Once you’ve finished, the area will be noticeably brighter and the upward glance you take may just become a smile.
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