How do you paint a ceiling?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

If you're not going to paint the walls as well, tape them off. Prepare a paint dish and get a long handle paint roller. Then simply use a small paint brush to trim in the edges and roll the center. You'll find an in-depth guide below in source.

Answer 3

Cut in with an angle sash brush from the ceiling down 6" from where the ceiling meets the wall. this will allow you to roll the walls without geting the roller too close to the ceiling, With a little practice, it is faster and easier than using tape.

Answer 4

After you paint one, let it dry completely, then put paper tape on the edge of it and paint the other. Then remove the tape.

Answer 5

Use blue painters tape.