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What do you paint on a ceiling to make a ceiling appear higher?
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When painting a small bathroom a red colour should the ceiling of the bathroom be painted red too?
I would paint the ceiling white, especially since the bathroom is small. If you are using a deep red color, it could make the bathroom appear even smaller, and painting the ceiling red could make you feel boxed in. A while ceiling will help to create a more open feeling.
How can you make a red ball appear yellow?
paint it yellow
Do you need to use epoxy paint on your kitchen ceiling that is made of gypsum board?
No. Any washable paint can be used on a gypsum plaster board ceiling in a kitchen.If the ceiling has been painted previously, or is not new, before applying the paint, apply a coat or two of sealer. This will make sure that any residue from cooking grease will not make the paint peel off.Check the compatibility of the new coatings with the existing coatings. It may be necessary to etch prime. Talk to a knowledgeable person at a paint supply store for advice, or read the information on the paint can to check.
What colors make objects appear larger?
When you paint a room, white makes the room appear to be larger. Horizontal stripes also make a room appear larger.
Should we paint the ceiling beams white or leave dark stain when the rest of the tongue and groove ceiling is white?
depends on if you want people's eyes to be drawn to them or not. if you want the beams to blend in, paint them the same color as the rest, if you want it to make a statement, paint them a different color. the more different the color, the more it will stick out.
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.
Average height of living room ceiling?
The average height of a living room ceiling is 8' or 9'. People often add a tray in the ceiling to make the ceiling height in that area 1' higher. The average of course depends on the budget of the home. A more expensive luxurious house will obviously have higher ceilings.
How do you check electrical ceiling wiring?
If you appear to have a problem with wiring in ceiling and no ceiling access, you may have to make your own access. One way in a Sheetrock ceiling would be to cut a hole that will fit a quick access panel. This way you won't have to repair and repairing the area.
How do you paint a ceiling without seeing the strokes when dry?
Ensure that you are putting enough paint on the surface, then roll or spray the ceiling all in one direction. Always work to the wet paint edge and do not stop long enough for the paint to dry. If you are spraying, do two coats, one in the direction of the length, and the other in the direction of the width. If you are rolling and trying to avoid a second coat, make sure you are putting enough paint on the ceiling and then wait 24 hours. If you see marks after 24 hours, put on a second coat in the other direction, ie if you applied the first coat the length of the ceiling, apply the second coat in the direction of the width. Again, be sure to work into the wet edge so do not stop long enough to allow the paint to dry to the touch. Once you've finished the second coat, allow the paint to dry for 24 hours before judging the coverage. Another trick is to use a 100% acrylic stain kill primer instead of ceiling paint. It will cost about twice as much but it is as close as you can come to a guaranteed one coat ceiling paint. Since the ceiling is not subject to wear and tear, there is no need to top coat with a paint.
Is glossy paint a soloution for popcorn ceiling?
No. The popcorn is not well bonded to the ceiling so the paint will have a tendency to peel. Also -- it looks like a glossy popcorn ceiling. Instead, a service company can easily remove popcorn from your ceiling. It's typically a 1-day, low cost operation, and I highly recommend it. You can do it yourself but it's messy. One caution: popcorn is applied to hide aesthetic defects in the ceiling construction. Make sure you don't mind uncovering this.
Does a lowered ceiling make a room appear larger?
I've found that, for the most part, the opposite is true. Typically I think that lowering a ceiling makes even a large room feel too contained and and claustrophobic, while a high ceiling can make a small room feel much larger than it really is.
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.
