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Answer: Normally no. The Ceiling should be painted a lighter coler to add openness to the room.Usually ceiling white or about three shades lighter on the color chart (or more). This makes a room feel more open and not so closed in. Hope this helps.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe short answer is yes, ceiling paint is different from wall paint. The long answer is that it depends on the company making the product.
Most ceiling paints aren't THAT different. Many paint companies will reformulate their existing wall products to be more viscous for use on ceilings to eliminate "drippiness," while others will create paints specifically for ceilings. Still others will simply re-label wall paint (a common practice since ceiling paint typically does not command premium pricing).
This re-labeling, as well as the practice of changing the color of ceiling paints to make them more visible -- most are not true white, but contain a minute amount of black or blue -- are the most common ways to differentiate ceiling paints. A recent development has been the creation of "color change" ceiling paints where the product as applied is one color (usually light pink or blue) then changes to a shade of white as it dries. This technology was pioneered by ICI Glidden and later copied by others such as Sherwin-Williams.
It stands to reason that this is probably a standard wall paint that has an additive that evaporates while drying. All in all, it really doesn't matter since most ceilings are made of the same material as walls, so they can be painted with the same products. It should be noted that previously unpainted ceilings (those with bare drywall or joint compound) should be primed before painting.
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∙ 14y agoIt's always been my understanding that you can use the same paint, you just need to follow some guidelines that effect your ceiling. For example, if you have a popcorn or textured ceiling, or if you have really high ceilings, there are rules to help with that. You can look here for info:
http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/painting-ceilings.html
Good luck!
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∙ 11y agoPaint the ceiling first, so drips or splashes will not matter so much if they happen.
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∙ 11y agoNothing. Most ceiling paints will adhere well to walls. They may not be as washable or scrubbable as a standard wall paint though.
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∙ 16y agoceiling paint is normally none washable
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Do you paint walls or trim first?
1- Door & Window frames first (and the ceilings if applicable)2- Next the Walls.3- Then you finish off with the baseboards.The reason why it's important to paint the frames before the walls is that it is much easier to cut a strait line with your brush comfortably resting on a wall (compared to the tiny edge of of frame).Now the reason why you don't paint the baseboards first is in 2 part.1- Even if you do a great job cutting in with the brush and not put any paint on the baseboards, you're still going to have tiny drops from when you roll out the wall paint.2- The most important reason for DIY's however is to create the illusion of a straighter line.The logic is simple... unless you are lying down on the floor... you will be admiring the beauty of your new paint job from a higher point than your baseboards. This means that if there should be any of the trim paint touching the wall it won't be as noticeable than having some wall paint touching the top of the baseboards.Test it... and see for yourself :)Happy Painting Everyone!
Why was Michelangelo asked by the CC to paint the walls and the ceilings inside the church?
Because the pope did not find the ceiling decoration worthy enough.
How do get dried paint off ceiling and metal?
What kind of dried paint? What is under the paint on the ceiling? ....on the metal?
Paint a bathroom ceiling brown like the walls?
If that's what you like. You may want to consider a paint with at least a semi-gloss sheen so that the condensation doesn't leave stains when it dries.
Should you paint the ceiling and trim the same but darker green color when painting the wall a light natural green?
Traditional decorating thought says you should not paint a ceiling anything but white. Don't listen... but do be aware of what effect you will get. 1) If your walls are a light natural green and you paint the ceiling the same colour it will cause you to perceive the green as a bit darker. The light reflecting from the walls and ceiling will have that effect. Having the ceiling the same colour as the walls can on occasion cause the feeling of being "in a box" as the ceiling will seem a bit closer than if it were white. 2) A white ceiling will cause the room to seem a bit brighter and the ceiling itself will seem a bit higher. 3) A good compromise, if you want colour on your ceiling, is to use a lighter colour of the same green as your walls. I often add white paint to the wall paint to achieve this effect. As for baseboards, window and door casings and other trim, there are three schools of thought here. 1) Paint all trim throughout the entire building one consistent colour. Often white or cream and sometimes natural wood, this gives you continuity throughout and eliminates the need to decide where to change colours as you go through a doorway. 2) Paint the trim the exact colour of the walls, frequently this is a "fast and dirty" fix in apartments etc where the cost of anther paint and the time required to be careful in applying it are factors in the choice. If you choose to use the same colour, please have a semi-gloss paint mixed to match as using "wall" paint on baseboards etc. leaves the areas more susceptible to scratching, chipping and damage. (Wall paint is not usually as hard as trim paint) 3) Paint the trim in another colour. Either a darker version of the wall colour, or a colour you find esthetically pleasing in combination with what you have in the room. In all three cases I can not stress enough the importance of getting the paint mixed in a "trim" paint.
In the kitchen should the ceiling be painted the same color as the walls?
In my opinion just leave the ceiling white. If you paint it the same color as the walls it makes that space seem smaller or enclosed like a box.
Is it ok to paint ceiling and walls same color in pantry closet?
It's entirely at the owners preference.
Do you paint walls or trim first?
1- Door & Window frames first (and the ceilings if applicable)2- Next the Walls.3- Then you finish off with the baseboards.The reason why it's important to paint the frames before the walls is that it is much easier to cut a strait line with your brush comfortably resting on a wall (compared to the tiny edge of of frame).Now the reason why you don't paint the baseboards first is in 2 part.1- Even if you do a great job cutting in with the brush and not put any paint on the baseboards, you're still going to have tiny drops from when you roll out the wall paint.2- The most important reason for DIY's however is to create the illusion of a straighter line.The logic is simple... unless you are lying down on the floor... you will be admiring the beauty of your new paint job from a higher point than your baseboards. This means that if there should be any of the trim paint touching the wall it won't be as noticeable than having some wall paint touching the top of the baseboards.Test it... and see for yourself :)Happy Painting Everyone!
How do you find plumbing leaks?
Look for water spewing out of the floor, walls or ceiling Look for peeling paint on walls, dark patches in plaster, very green grass patch
Why was Michelangelo asked by the CC to paint the walls and the ceilings inside the church?
Because the pope did not find the ceiling decoration worthy enough.
How do get dried paint off ceiling and metal?
What kind of dried paint? What is under the paint on the ceiling? ....on the metal?
Paint a bathroom ceiling brown like the walls?
If that's what you like. You may want to consider a paint with at least a semi-gloss sheen so that the condensation doesn't leave stains when it dries.
Should you Paint ceiling or wall first?
Paint the ceiling first. Work top down.
How much paint needed to paint a 25 ft x 25 feet bedroom?
That's going to depend on . . . -- how many square feet 1 gallon of paint covers -- whether you want to paint any of the walls ---- if so, how many, and the height of the ceiling above the floor -- whether you want to paint the ceiling -- whether you want to paint the floor None of these parameters is given in the question. We therefore don't stand a chance.
Should you paint the ceiling and trim the same but darker green color when painting the wall a light natural green?
Traditional decorating thought says you should not paint a ceiling anything but white. Don't listen... but do be aware of what effect you will get. 1) If your walls are a light natural green and you paint the ceiling the same colour it will cause you to perceive the green as a bit darker. The light reflecting from the walls and ceiling will have that effect. Having the ceiling the same colour as the walls can on occasion cause the feeling of being "in a box" as the ceiling will seem a bit closer than if it were white. 2) A white ceiling will cause the room to seem a bit brighter and the ceiling itself will seem a bit higher. 3) A good compromise, if you want colour on your ceiling, is to use a lighter colour of the same green as your walls. I often add white paint to the wall paint to achieve this effect. As for baseboards, window and door casings and other trim, there are three schools of thought here. 1) Paint all trim throughout the entire building one consistent colour. Often white or cream and sometimes natural wood, this gives you continuity throughout and eliminates the need to decide where to change colours as you go through a doorway. 2) Paint the trim the exact colour of the walls, frequently this is a "fast and dirty" fix in apartments etc where the cost of anther paint and the time required to be careful in applying it are factors in the choice. If you choose to use the same colour, please have a semi-gloss paint mixed to match as using "wall" paint on baseboards etc. leaves the areas more susceptible to scratching, chipping and damage. (Wall paint is not usually as hard as trim paint) 3) Paint the trim in another colour. Either a darker version of the wall colour, or a colour you find esthetically pleasing in combination with what you have in the room. In all three cases I can not stress enough the importance of getting the paint mixed in a "trim" paint.
How do you make opalescent paint for walls?
my husband did our living ceiling by doing a textured plaster & spraying fine opalescent glass chips on it to get a sparkly finish.
How do you paint a ceiling?
I've been a painting contractor for 32 years. Here's how you do it: you're going to need two coats of paint at least. For the first coat, roll your paint parallel to the ceiling to within a couple of inches of the ceiling, then using an angle cut brush of 2 to 2 1/2 inches in width (spend some money and get a good brush; don't use a piece of crap) paint up to within 1/8 to 1/4 inch of the ceiling. I like moving from right to left and painting from left to right into the paint(always paint into the paint you've brushed on the wall, not away from it). When you come back to do your second coat it will be easier to cut a line right at the ceiling because your brush slips more smoothly over the fresh first coat. The difference in color between the wall and the ceiling will make it easier for your eye to tell your hand where to go with the paint. Unless there is a perfectly sharp corner at the ceiling your line will be either on the wall or on the ceiling. In general, it's better to get it more on the ceiling than on the wall, because otherwise, assuming the ceiling is lighter, the line of your new paint will look more uneven from a distance.
