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.
my husband did our living ceiling by doing a textured plaster & spraying fine opalescent glass chips on it to get a sparkly finish.
What kind of dried paint? What is under the paint on the ceiling? ....on the metal?
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.
Textured or "rough" ceilings are not good candidates for taping. Often the texture is sprayed on and therefore susceptible to peeling and damage. A better system of masking is to use a painting shield, they come in several sizes and forms. The method of use, is to put the shield over the ceiling and tight up to the wall. Paint up to the shield, then move it to the next section. Be sure to wipe all paint from the shield each time you use it and always put the same side against the ceiling. You don't risk getting paint on the ceiling that way.
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.
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.
my husband did our living ceiling by doing a textured plaster & spraying fine opalescent glass chips on it to get a sparkly finish.
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.
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.
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.
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 kind of dried paint? What is under the paint on the ceiling? ....on the metal?
There is a gadget called a paint shield, you can find one in any good paint & wallpaper retailer. They come in a couple of sizes, get a big one and a small one, sometimes it's not possible to use the large one in tight spots, but a small one is tedious to use on a big project. Place the shield on the ceiling, flush against the wall and paint carefully up to it. ALWAYS wipe the shield each time you move it, before putting it back against the ceiling, this insures you don't get paint on the ceiling.
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..
Paint the ceiling first. Work top down.
form_title=Specialty Painting form_header=11373 Select which texturing you need*= [] Apply texture to unfinished drywall for paint [] Match new drywall to existing walls/ceiling [] Repair/Patch drywall [] Prepare for wallpaper/special finish [] Remove popcorn acoustic ceiling spray [] Create faux effect [] Paint also needed [] Other Which surfaces do you think need to be textured?*= [] Wall(s) [] Ceiling(s) [] Other
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.