Painting Textured Ceilings

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.

Painting textured ceilings. It is possible to paint a popcorn or textured ceiling. A lot depends on the quality of the texturing job. Paint over the popcorn ceiling. If the texture has never been painted there s a risk the water in the paint could loosen the texture causing it to fall off in sheets.

Use a segmented foam roller when painting a textured ceiling. Prime before you texture the ceiling. However you have to approach the process differently than you would a flat one. Tips on painting ceilings with texture.

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. To repair existing damage and protect your furniture floors fixtures and trim read prep for paint. If the texture has been painted over already it s probably safe to paint again. Applying drywall compound to walls requires skill and even then large wall expanses can show taped joints.

Textured paint is thicker than normal paint and is designed for textured surfaces. A good job takes preparation. For the best results use a ceiling paint and primer in one. Painting textured ceilings is a bit of a crapshoot.

For example coarse paint for a coarse or popcorn ceiling. It s formulated to spatter less and has a flat finish to help hide imperfections. 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. Get free shipping on qualified textured or buy online pick up in store today in the paint department.

Paint in one direction and stop. Step 2 roll or spray paint stained spot. 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. Don t roll back and forth because once the popcorn gets wet it starts to peel.

For stains roll or. Load textured paint into a paint pan if you re using a roller or a spray gun.