painting ceiling

johnnyb6

Hi I painting ceilings at the minute but cant seem to get them right. They are already painted white and I just brightening them up. My problem is that as paint dries , it looks very blotchy and I can see in some places where I stopped one roll and started next. Grateful for any help.


Thanking You

dmc17

You should thin the paint a bit with some water and it'll go on easier and more evenly.
I find using a 12" roller makes a big difference too

basiragi

The only way to paint is take your time cut in the edges tidily first then when you roll start one side and work across the width of the roller every time don't jump areas. Just stand back and wait till its dry before you judge of its patchy it might need another coat specially if its not been done in a while.. Most important thing is don't rush it

johnnyb6

dmc17 wrote: »

You should thin the paint a bit with some water and it'll go on easier and more evenly.
I find using a 12" roller makes a big difference too

Thanks for thr reply, I always use ceiling paint and was under the impression that it was tinned enough now a days. When I have ceiling painted I check where possible to make sure all is covered, but when it dries out, i get spots of flashing. would putting on second coat at right angles to first be any good or am i wasting time and paint.

dmc17

johnnyb6 wrote: »

Thanks for thr reply, I always use ceiling paint and was under the impression that it was tinned enough now a days. When I have ceiling painted I check where possible to make sure all is covered, but when it dries out, i get spots of flashing. would putting on second coat at right angles to first be any good or am i wasting time and paint.

Give it another coat but thin it a bit. It'll make all the difference and won't affect coverage. You're always better off to give it two thin coats than one thick one. You could roll the opposite direction this time.
Also, I don't find that ceiling paint to be great. I prefer regular matt white paint.

mickdw

Let it dry properly. It wont be patchy.

johnnyb6

dmc17 wrote: »

Give it another coat but thin it a bit. It'll make all the difference and won't affect coverage. You're always better off to give it two thin coats than one thick one. You could roll the opposite direction this time.
Also, I don't find that ceiling paint to be great. I prefer regular matt white paint.

Thanks again for the help. I will purchase white matt in future as it might be a better and def a cheaper option

basiragi

The brand and type of paint will count a lot for example if you get cheap woodies ceiling paint its terrible

dmc17

johnnyb6 wrote: »

Thanks again for the help. I will purchase white matt in future as it might be a better and def a cheaper option

I think the only reason it's called ceiling paint is that it doesn't spray as much when your putting it on. It's rubbish though and you probably pay extra for the privilege.

johnnyb6

dmc17 wrote: »

I think the only reason it's called ceiling paint is that it doesn't spray as much when your putting it on. It's rubbish though and you probably pay extra for the privilege.

no matter what paint you using, there will be some droppage but if enough covers are used and time is taken , then this problem will be kept to minimum