Painted Stomp Textured Ceiling
Application of stomp texture to ceiling using drywall mud.
Painted stomp textured ceiling. Paint the ceiling using a rough nap roller. Fixr s 2020 prices for a popcorn ceiling show a maximum of 440 while prices for a smooth ceiling top out at 545 keep in mind though that while you might save money and work at the outset by choosing a textured ceiling you won t in the long run because. The steps appear to be identical between the two types but you have to take certain precautions that you wouldn t have to when painting a flat ceiling this guide offers tips and advice for this project including recommended products tools and techniques. Before you begin the stomped drywall ceiling prime the drywall with interior latex wall paint so the ceiling has a uniform color.
Once you paint the ceiling however it s nearly impossible to repair small areas of texture without creating a patched look. The process involves dipping a stiff brush or stomp into thin drywall mud and then dabbing it onto the ceiling. Contrary to what you might expect a smooth ceiling costs more than a textured one and that s because a smooth ceiling takes more work. Stomp or textured drywall and ceiling techniques.
If you have a stomp texture on your ceiling then the person who created it did so by spreading a coat of drywall joint compound and using a stomp. However you have to approach the process differently than you would a flat one. Drywall texture adds a tactile quality that can mimic other walls coverings such as plaster or adobe and because it changes the reflectivity of. Ceiling texture adds a subtle design element and conceals small drywall taping discrepancies.
Dab in paint using a chip brush up to the edge of the ceiling. For darker colors first apply a coat of grey primer. We will show you in this video how to apply a stomp texture to a drywall ceiling and tie into an existing stomp ceiling. You might think that because textured paint is part drywall mud it will adhere to any surface but for a quality job you still want to prime first.
To paint the edges of the ceiling get as close to the wall as possible with the roller. A stomp texture is made by rolling thinned joint compound on the ceiling and then tamping the wet texture with a slap brush. It is possible to paint a popcorn or textured ceiling.