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One of the quickest and most affordable ways to spruce up the interior of your home is by covering up worn or yellowed paint with a new coat. While painting walls is fairly simple, painting the ceiling can be time consuming, tedious work. Fortunately, it is possible to paint the walls in while leaving the ceiling as is. Because the ceiling is well out of reach, it is not subject to the same abuses and impacts as the walls, making it unnecessary to repaint this surface very often. Using some basic planning and simple tools, this project can be completed over the course of a weekend, leaving your home looking fresh and new.
Instructions
1. Choose your paint color carefully. Because paint tends to yellow or darken over time, you can't use the same color you originally used on your walls and expect the ceiling to match. To get the right match, choose a shade slightly darker than the one that was originally used in the room.
2. Patch any holes in the drywall before you begin. Use spackle or wood putty to fill cracks and voids, leaving a smooth canvas for your work. Sand the walls and allow them to dry before you proceed.
3. Cover the perimeter of the ceiling with blue painter's tape. This material will prevent paint from getting on the ceiling itself, but is easier to remove than masking tape or similar products.
4. Use a paint roller or brush to paint the walls. In situations where you don't want to disturb the ceiling, a sprayer is too risky and will likely splatter paint that will have to be removed or covered up. A brush or roller will allow you to control your work more carefully.
5. Consider using a ceiling edger to paint the top of the walls where they meet the ceiling. This tool comes on a long pole and is designed to paint the walls while keeping paint off of the ceiling. You can purchase an edger from your local home improvement or hardware store for a reasonably low price.
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