We change the look of our home and the things in it for a number of reasons.
Perhaps the item looks too much like a stock product from a factory and not personal enough. Maybe you stumbled upon a diamond-in-the-rough that could use some refreshing. Or it’s possible that a room has looked one way for so long that you urgently need to bring it up to date.
Either way, paint is more than likely going to be a factor. Knowing that, we’re providing tips on how to properly prep and paint a variety of surfaces to help you achieve the desired results.
In the first ‘How to Paint Any Surface‘, we covered techniques for painting metal and bricks. The follow-up, ‘How to Paint Any Surface – Part 2‘, shared tips on painting doors and ceramics.
Here are a few tips for painting a often difficult surface:
Ceilings
When painting a room, it’s best to tackle the ceiling before painting the walls. Unless you’re abnormally tall or the ceilings are dangerously short, painting a ceiling is easiest with a roller and a telescoping rod.
The ceiling should be painted in two coats. The first coat should be applied in the same direction as the primary light source (windows, etc.). The second coat should be applied perpendicular to the light.
It can be difficult to paint a ceiling white, so many manufacturers have developed paints that go on to the ceiling blue or pink and dry white.
Quick tip: Factor in about 15% more paint than you think you need if the ceiling is textured.