Ceilings, especially textured ones, require special paint.
When you consider repainting your house, you rarely let your thoughts stray above the walls. Even though the ceiling may not seem noticeable, changing the color of your molding and ceiling can make your living space seem larger or more intimate or can add drama to the room. While painting crown molding and your ceiling may seem intimidating, your efforts can transform the look of your room without any renovation.
Instructions
1. Choose a style of paint suitable for your ceiling. If you have a textured ceiling, you'll need a flat-finish paint with good adhesion. If your ceiling is smooth, painting with a an eggshell or satin paint can give your ceiling a slight sheen, suggests the Home Depot website.
2. Choose the colors for your ceiling and molding paint. Darker colors make the ceiling appear lower and make rooms feel cozier, while lighter colors or whites make the room seem taller and brighter. Paint the crown molding the same color as either the walls or ceiling or choose a complementary color to make it stand out.
3. Cover the floors and furniture in the room with tarps to protect from splatters. Keep a wet cloth on hand to clean up spills before they dry.
4. Apply painter's tape on the wall along the seam between the wall and the molding. If the molding will be a different color, apply the tape to the molding where it meets the ceiling as well.
5. Apply paint to textured ceilings with a paint sprayer, or use a simple tray and roller for flat ceilings. Whether using a sprayer or roller, apply the paint in long, smooth strokes until you have an even coat, leaving 4 to 5 inches along the border.
6. Finish painting the boarder where the ceiling meets the molding with a hand held paintbrush. Let dry for several hours and apply another coat if necessary.
7. 's tape to the ceiling where it meets the molding if the molding will be a different color. Apply an even coat of paint to the molding with a brush, working horizontally along the wall. Add a second coat if needed once the first coat has dried completely.
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