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Can I paint a flat ceiling with a textured roller to get a different look?
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∙ 14y ago
Using just paint, you will get very little texture showing. You could use paint with just a slight color in it so that the existing color would show through. Done right, that would give you the look of texture without it really having any.
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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.
What is texture painting?
These days most of the better know manufactures of interior/exterior paint make one or more kinds of texture paint. These are paints made with a thickening agent in them that when applied with a fluffy or textured roller leave a "textured" finish. The first and best known of these is the paint applied to ceilings, that leaves a rough "stucco" look. This finish however is not recommended for walls or floors as the "texture does not adhere well when touched. Now you can buy suede finish and stone finish and any number of other finishes that are more durable and in some cases will withstand outdoor application.
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?
Why is ceiling paint textured?
Special surfaces are often used on ceilings for a couple reasons. One, a rough surface hides defects on the ceiling easily. Because it is a ceiling rather than a wall, the surfaces do not collect dust easily. Two, the rough surface acts to absorb sound that would otherwise echo through the room.
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.
What preparation is required for painting interior ceilings?
When you paint a textured ceiling, you need to use a thick nap roller to roll over the bumps and crevices on the ceiling. You should also cover the floor and furniture for easy clean-up.
Are there tutorials on textured paint?
the best way to make texture paint works on walls is to use a textured roller or sponge.. they will give nice effects to walls and give you what you want..
Where can someone go to purchase textured paint?
Textured paint is a special type of paint that holds textures even after it has dried. One can buy textured paint at most retailers that sell paint. Textured paint can be purchased premixed, or one can mix the paint at home.
What is the best way to paint wood without a sprayer?
Use a block brush if it is a coarsely textured wood; otherwise, a roller will work best.
What is the best way to paint popcorn ceilings?
With a long nap roller (3/4" - 1"). And be prepared to go over the ceiling twice, in two different directions. Painting a popcorn ceiling is a real pain - I speak for experience.
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.
What is texture painting?
These days most of the better know manufactures of interior/exterior paint make one or more kinds of texture paint. These are paints made with a thickening agent in them that when applied with a fluffy or textured roller leave a "textured" finish. The first and best known of these is the paint applied to ceilings, that leaves a rough "stucco" look. This finish however is not recommended for walls or floors as the "texture does not adhere well when touched. Now you can buy suede finish and stone finish and any number of other finishes that are more durable and in some cases will withstand outdoor application.
Is textured paint or flat paint better to paint with?
I LIKE FLAT PAINT. IT IS CHEAPER AND EASIER TO CLEAN. TEXTURED PAINT IS HARDER TO CLEAN BECAUSE OF THE GROOVES IT CREATES. THIS IS WHY I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FLAT PAINT.
Can anyone tell me where to find info on textured paint?
You can find information on textured paint at your library, or you can find it at a paint store. You can also find out information at a hardware store that sells paint.
Where can I find textured paint?
Textured paint can be found at your local hardware store near your area or it can also be found at a local paint store near your area. They will have a huge variety.
What are some options for ceiling textures?
Sprayed finishes, troweled finishes, and roller textures are among the most popular ceiling textures. You can also run a rag, sponge, or towel through ceiling paint and/or plaster to give it an extremely unique finish.
How do you paint a wall with a popcorn ceiling?
With a roller. Use a 5 gallon bucket with roller grid instead of the cheap flimsy paint trays, they do not work! Put about 1 gal of paint in the bucket and drop the grid in the bucket. This allows you to move your bucket with you instead of refilling the tray and trying to not step into it. Cut in the edges of the ceiling. With a popcorn ceiling this takes some time and steady hands. Next, dip your roller and roll it onto the grid to get the excess paint off of the roller. Now, with a roller pole (pole about 4 feet long screwed into the roller handle), roll onto the ceiling in one direction, not going back over what you painted already. When the wet paint touches the popcorn and soaks into it, it becomes soft and wants to peel off. But, if you roll in one direction and let it dry then you come back and roll the whole ceiling again, in the other direction (think of a basket weave). It will take 2 coats, but it will look right and minimize the popcorn texture from falling off. If the bare sheetrock under the texture was primed before the texture was applied, then there is a far less chance that any texture will come off. But if the bare sheetrock was never primed then its hard for the texture to hold onto the ceiling.
