Create A Swirl Pattern With Textured Paint On The Ceilings

Avoid bare ceilings and add swirl texture for a bit of interest.

Swirls patterns on ceilings create unexpected pattern on the fifth wall, also known as the ceiling. Create patterns with texture paint or thinned drywall mud. Use a variety of different circular brushes to create the swirl of your choice. Experiment with the brushes and the texture they create on cardboard before moving onto your ceiling project. Once the paint is dry, add a glaze for increased and dimension to the surface.

Instructions

1. Pickup and move all furniture and decor items out of the room. Cover the floor with drop cloths and tarps. Do not leave any areas uncovered; textured paint can travel far. One drop can ruin your carpet. Hang plastic sheets to your walls with painter's tape. Tape down all edges so the sheets can not lift up.

2. Roll on a base coat of paint similar to the color of the final texture paint. Allow the base coat to dry about four hours. Add a second or even third coat of paint, if the final layer is uneven.

3. Stir together the texture paint to ensure an even mixture of all ingredients. The grit in texture paint often settles to the bottom of the can. Create your own texture paint by blending together one gallon latex paint with a small amount of joint compound. Use a hand drill and attachment for mixing plaster. Add as much or as little plaster as you want. Be aware the plaster will lighten the final color of the texture paint. For dark colors, purchase a pre-blended texture paint.

4. Roll the texture paint onto the ceiling with a long nap roller. Apply one section at a time, measuring about 3 feet by 4 feet. Use the swirl brush and either stamp into the texture or move the brush around to create swirls. Overlap swirls or create individual small swirls, on the ceiling. Continue the technique until the entire ceiling contains swirl texture.

5. Inspect the ceiling once dry. If the ceiling is not dark enough in color, apply coat or two of acrylic paint. Be aware, applying more than two coats of color may hide some of the ceiling texture.

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