How to paint the ceiling latex paint - operating procedure , tips and rules

For decades painting the ceiling latex paint is one of the most popular ways of finishing.This coating environmentally friendly and universally, as because of its haze and a rich selection of colors to suit any decor.Low cost of materials - one of the advantages vodoemulsionkoy painting.However, for a good result this type of finish requires careful preparation of the ceiling and some skill of painting works.

quality paint - the main component of success

For best results painting should take into account the characteristics of different types of latex paint.The best option for the ceiling can be regarded as an acrylic latex paint, latex addition increases the elasticity and strength of the coating, as well as allowing small cracks repaired.A more economical option - paint based on acrylic copolymers (vinilakrilovye, styrene acrylic).

The largest number of positive reviews collects the products of German manufacturers, Polish and Russian factories also produce high quality but less expensive paints.The main thing it should be factory-made and not be a fake.In any case, high-quality latex paint can not cost less than 180 rubles per liter.

Immediately before work necessary to prepare the ink, refilling it with cold water to the consistency of buttermilk (5-10% of the volume of paint) and stir thoroughly (you can use a drill with a special nozzle).If you want to give the ceiling a shade, in a container of paint can add color.Start standing with a few drops, adding very gradually, so as not to get too bright hue.The resulting color ink requires a particularly thorough mixing.

Tools and auxiliary materials

most essential tool for a ceiling painting - roller, as with a brush can not create a perfectly smooth coating on the big plane.Its size depends on the staining area than it is, the longer and thicker cushion should be.

Foam Rollers are more suitable for gluing, painting the ceiling is better to choose a roller with little, like velor, fleece.If you want to add a touch of texture coating, you can use a roller with a long nap.In addition, it takes more paint, and the work will proceed faster.Extendable handle to allow the roller to give up ladders and tables, and reduce the risk of injury.

wide (up to 8 cm) flat brush still need for staining the corners.Better if it will be the feathered ends, in this case on the surface to be coated strips do not remain.

Under the roller length of the need to pick up a plastic tray to paint with a smooth platform for extraction.The roller is lowered into the paint, and then rolled several times over the surface to remove excess ink and apply it evenly on the roller.The use of this inexpensive device will greatly simplify the work and will improve the quality of painting.

Preparations

can not achieve good results when painting with latex paint, if not carried out preliminary work.By the time of staining the ceiling must be cleaned of the previous coverage, pasted mesh reinforcement in places of joints of panels, ground, filled and sanded to a smooth state.You can paint and latex paint over the old one, provided that it never moves, and there are no cracks.Otherwise, it will have to spend all of the above work.Then roll the primer is applied, and after the complete drying of the ceiling ready to paint.If

painted ceiling gypsum board, it is necessary to glue all the joints of the grid, putty and sanding head screws.When flat concrete slab panels without visible potholes and defects, can be applied to water-based paints with latex in several layers directly on primed concrete.Latex paint will tighten in small pores and roughness, and this coating will look quite satisfactory.

Painting

Begin work staining with the corners and perimeter of the ceiling, which is more convenient to carry a brush.Smears should go hand in hand window.Painted ceiling wall with a window if they are located on multiple walls, then it is selected that emits more light.At this stage it is to paint the ceiling cornices, if any.

small amount of paint is poured into a pan, dip the roller into it and rolled it several times, squeezing the excess paint.On the ceiling paint is applied in small zigzag movements, evenly and gradually.While the paint thickens, you can walk through the empty roll to remove the excess.From time to time should stand aside and look at the ceiling from a different angle, NOT, to notice areas.

After completion of a single layer, the ceiling must be completely dry.It takes at least a few hours.Do not try to speed up the drying of the paint, as it can lead to cracks and delamination.

next coat of paint should be applied perpendicularly to the previous.For high-quality results are put at least two layers of latex paint.The last layer is applied perpendicular to the wall, where the window is located.After each paint roller and tray should be thoroughly cleaned.

Painting Tricks

• Before painting the ceiling should be trained on a small section of wall or plasterboard, to adjust to the roller and paint.
• paint should cover most evenly roller.This will prevent the unvarnished areas and spots on the ceiling.
• already grabbed a paint roller can not roll out, it will lead to the bands and deformation of the coating.
• paint is better to take with a reserve, because even different batches of the same brand may be a little different in color.