Instead follow a few simple techniques to even out your ceiling then apply new paint to a flat prepared surface.
Thick paint to cover uneven ceiling.
As well as some top tips to keep in mind when painting over varnish.
Ceilings can be rough for several reasons.
They are available in multiple sizes than can range from as small as two inches to as wide as 18.
In the 1920s it was popular to cover ceilings with copper or tin ceiling tiles and wood molding giving them an elegant look.
They are manufactured with less pigment and are usually sold at a discount.
Paint roller frames consist primarily of a comfortable handle and a rotating cage roller over which fits the cover.
Modern metal ceiling tiles are installed using an adhesive compound.
This often results in a ceiling with a rough unfinished appearance.
If a ceiling is already mostly white a thin coat of flat ceiling paint will cover fine.
Commonly known as popcorn ceiling paint this type of paint will easily cover any uneven areas in your ceiling.
Synthetic short napped roller covers 1 4 inch work best on most walls ceilings and trim.
These theatrical finishes incorporate imperfections as part of their authentic charm or simply render them invisible color washing an uneven film of two or more shades of paint brushed on and partly wiped off the wall has a very old world effect stippling rag rolling sponging and painting faux.
Thankfully it s easy to fix a rough ceiling using the proper materials.
Still others have texture added to the paint when it s applied.
Varnishes are usually made of three components.
Ceiling paints tend to be thin and cover poorly see our review of walmart s colorplace ceiling paint.
Others are painted poorly.
Paint lets you make magic with techniques to simulate a variety of textures on the wall.
There are many styles available so you can create a unique look you ll love.
Ideal for covering and disguising small cracks and pitted plaster surfaces.
For added durability wait for the first coat to dry and then add a second coat.
Standard wall rollers are 7 to 12 inches wide with 9 inch rollers being suitable for most home projects.
If you have an uneven ceiling with ridges and bumps simply painting over it will not fix the problem.
Most of the time ceiling paint is ok for a typical application.
Coarse textured paint is a decorative paint specially formulated to give a strong flexible finish to interior ceilings.
It dries to a matt white textured finish which may be overpainted if required.
Since painting a ceiling can be hard on your arms and shoulders don t just start painting and hope for the best.
Varnish is a thick transparent coat that is used to protect and give shine to surfaces.
Some of them aren t finished properly.