If you have made repairs at least once, then you probably know that many operations during its execution are quite laborious. Take, for example, the ceiling. Painting it is that task, not only the appearance of the room, but also its functionality depends on the quality of its execution.
In most cases, the person who came to someone's house is primarily struck by the ceiling and wallpaper. And if the majority of us approaches the choice of wallpaper extremely scrupulously and responsibly, then in most cases they don’t attach much importance to the state of the ceiling. It is believed that with its repair you can wait. As usual, such an attitude does not lead to anything good, as a result, huge amounts have to be spent on repairs. But the costs could be much less if you immediately repaired the ceiling. Painting is an easy, convenient and cheap way to do it! As a result, the
ceiling coating will be quite flexible, easy to clean and does not require frequent updates. For such work,
water-based paint is chosen
. Forget about the vicious practice of using a musty, water-based emulsion paint that has lain in a closet for several years! Especially when you are doing a bathroom renovation, in which the ceiling painting is by all means required. The price of paint, even the highest quality, is not so high. Having decided to save, you will only make it worse - you will have to redo your work again and again.
How to prepare the ceiling for painting? Before starting work, the surface is cleaned of the old coating. All roughnesses are cleaned with a sandpaper, and cracks and potholes are closed and filled with putty. Then the prepared ceiling is cleaned of dust and must be primed. The primer takes time to dry completely (usually at least 24 hours). If dark spots appeared on the surface of the ceiling after all the preparatory work, then they must be stained with the paint that is selected for decoration.
For smooth painting of the ceiling surface, the moment of choosing a tool is important. The roller should have a long and even pile of high-quality synthetic or natural fibers. As already mentioned, the choice of paint also matters for good coverage of the ceiling.
Acrylic, having a latex base, and
silicone paint are considered the highest quality
. Silicate paint is less suitable for such a purpose
, which lays worse on the ceiling. Painting should only begin after you have carefully prepared the materials. The paint should be completely uniform, and for mixing it is recommended to use a special mixer or
nozzle on the drill.How to start painting the ceiling? Everything is very simple. It is necessary to thoroughly moisten the roller in the paint and quickly roll the dye composition over the previously prepared surface as evenly as possible. Distribute it evenly, avoiding the formation of smudges and sag! Then your ceiling, the painting of which is rather complicated, will again become a real decoration of your home!