No matter how hard you try to paint perfect lines where the wall meets the ceiling, it can sometimes be tough. Here are three tried-and-true methods that work.
Get out the ladder, drop cloths, brush and roller — it's time to spruce up your living space with a new coat of paint. But wait ... there's a fair amount to do before you crack open that paint can. Spend a little time planning your strategy, invest a few hours in preparation, ...
Before you begin painting walls, cut in the edges with a paint brush. Cutting in means that you use a paint brush to paint areas that are too tight for rollers (such as at the ceiling line, corners, and along baseboards and trim). Loading your brush and applying paint the proper way...
How to Paint the Ceiling And Not Your FaceMike McClintock
If you’re using paint from multiple containers, mix it together in an empty 5-gallon container to ensure consistent color even if small color differences exist between individual paint cans. If you are spraying the ceiling only, use paper, plastic tarps, or a spray shield to protect ...
Furniture:If you plan on painting the furniture in the room, do it while you wait for the ceiling or wall paint to dry to keep you moving towards the finish line. Time required:Drawersor a dresser (2 coats of primer & 2 coats of paint) = 2 hours of actual painting time. Add 30 ...
5. Paint the Walls When you're done with the ceiling, move onto the walls. Dip you roller in paint and move your roller in a vertical motion, going from the top of your walls to the bottom. 6. Leave a Wet Edge When painting the ceiling and walls, you want to keep a "wet edge...
Would the same tip apply for the corner between wall and ceiling? Also, I have the same issue as Angie with wood trim. I have lot of issues with wood edges, as I have a log house. When I texture the walls, you can always see the white texture under the paint at the choppy lines...
What are the first steps to hanging drywall ceilings? Step 1: Find the Joists If you want to hang new drywall over an old ceiling, you first need to find the joists. Mark the joist position on the wall or framing. One more thing, this mark should indicate the center of the joist bec...
So we started with green (like the grass) turning to darker blue (like a lake) leading up to a medium blue (like the horizon) and finally a light blue (like the sky) at the top of the wall and on the ceiling. Supplies Materials (Optional) Latex paint in a pastel color and satin...