Painting - ceiling issues
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RandAJ
04-17-09, 11:06 AM
We have flat ceilings, which we prefer. However, it is very difficult to get an even finish with emulsion paint (using a short nap roller), whether flat matt or soft sheen. When you look along the line of the ceiling towards the window, it appears as though you've missed bits with and you're seeing darker patches. What it actually is is differences in the texture. Does anyone know how to get that professional finish? I know it can be done, I just don't know how.
marksr
04-17-09, 04:40 PM
Welcome to the forums!
What brand and line of paint are you using? What length nap is the roller cover?
The better grades of paint will usually give a better looking job. It's also important to apply plenty of paint. Trying to squeeze all/most of the paint out of the roller usually results in a poor job. Ceiling paints [formulated for ceiling] have less sheen and often make it easier to get a nice job.
What brand and line of paint are you using? What length nap is the roller cover?
The better grades of paint will usually give a better looking job. It's also important to apply plenty of paint. Trying to squeeze all/most of the paint out of the roller usually results in a poor job. Ceiling paints [formulated for ceiling] have less sheen and often make it easier to get a nice job.
RandAJ
04-18-09, 08:59 AM
I'm using Dulux flat matt emulsion (multi-purpose) with a 1/4 inch nap on the roller. We did two coats and it looks like we need a third. I didn't dilute the paint at all, as I was concerned about over-wetting the ceiling (dry-wall/ plasterboard with a skim finish). First time we had painted it since the builders originally did it. Some neighbours have had strips of the ceiling come down after painting, especially in the kitchen. That looks terrible and will need re-skimming. Where I have previously used paint intended for bathrooms and kitchens I have obtained a better finish.
marksr
04-18-09, 02:46 PM
You need a larger nap, atleast 3/8" or a 1/2" nap. It's been about 20 yrs since I've used any Duron paint so I can't comment on it.
Usually when part of the ceiling comes loose while painting, it's because it's texture that has never been primed and painted. I don't know that I've ever ran across any skim coat that has come off like that but suppose it could given enough humidity and cheap or no paint. On textures that have a tendancy to come loose when wet, it's best to slap the paint on and keep going. Over rolling can pull the texture loose. Missed spots are best taken care of after the paint has dried.
Since you've applied 2 coats, even if they are thin coats, that should seal the ceiling well enough to prevent problems with the next coat.
Usually when part of the ceiling comes loose while painting, it's because it's texture that has never been primed and painted. I don't know that I've ever ran across any skim coat that has come off like that but suppose it could given enough humidity and cheap or no paint. On textures that have a tendancy to come loose when wet, it's best to slap the paint on and keep going. Over rolling can pull the texture loose. Missed spots are best taken care of after the paint has dried.
Since you've applied 2 coats, even if they are thin coats, that should seal the ceiling well enough to prevent problems with the next coat.