By: Stephen Drommonsy
Submitted: 2010-10-15 02:54:23 | Word Count: 555
The ceilings in our homes never get more than an upward glance until the abuse of a smoking fireplace and a couple of old leaking roof stains begin to stand out on that once bright white space above our heads. Suddenly, it’s time for this long overdue task. Painting the ceiling.
Here is a list of things you will require to accomplish the task:
Primer/sealer
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Ceiling paint
Step ladder
5 Gal. bucket
Paint screen or grid
9 inch roller frame
1/2 inch nap roller cover
Roller extension pole
Three inch nylon/polyester brush
Plastic sheeting
Drop cloths of old bed sheets
Preparing the room.
Move the furniture toward the center of the room, leave adequate space between large pieces of furnture and the wall to make room for a step ladder. Place smaller items of furniture in several groups leaving aisles between them. It will allow for easier access to your ceiling when you begin painting. Cover the furniture with plastic, thin plastic works better. Place drop cloths or old bed sheets on the floor round the groups of furniture. Spot prime any brown water stains using a stain killing primer. These primer/sealers can be found at any paint or hardware store. Some brands provide a convenient spray can with an upward spraying nozzle.
Now that everything is wrapped up and spot primed you are able to prepare to paint. Pour the ceiling paint into the five gallon bucket leaving about a quart of paint in a single can to make use of with your brush. Brush a three or four inch line around the edges of the ceiling being careful not to paint too low on the wall or crown molding, do not forget to brush around the light fixture.
Ready to start rolling.
Hang the paint screen on the inside rim on the 5 gallon bucket. Install the roller cover on the frame and connect the roller frame to an extension pole or screw in mop handle. Load the roller with paint by daubing it into the 5 gallon bucket of paint, remove any excess paint with a few strokes on the paint screen. Roll out a big 'W' pattern on the ceiling starting the roller in the corner and about a foot from the wall. Reload the roller and fill in the pattern from the border working toward the wall, make sure you roll into the brushed paint line at the wall. Roll out and fill another W pattern next to the one you have just completed and slightly overlap the previously painted section. Repeat this technique until you have covered the whole ceiling. Once you’ve finished, the area will be noticeably brighter and that upward glance you take may just turn into a smile.
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