By: Stephen Drummonsy
Submitted: 2010-10-15 03:37:56 | Word Count: 547
The ceilings in our house never get more than an upward glance until the abuse of the smoking fireplace and some old leaking roof stains begin to stand out on that once bright white space above our heads. Suddenly, it is time for this long overdue chore. Painting the ceiling.
Here is a list of things that you will require to complete the job:
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 all of the furniture toward the middle of the room, keep sufficient room between large items of furnture and the wall to accommodate a step ladder. Place smaller pieces of furniture in several groups leaving aisles between them. This will allow for easier access to the ceiling when you start painting. Cover the furniture with plastic, thin plastic works better. Put drop cloths or old bed sheets on the floor around the groups of furniture. Spot prime any brown water stains with a stain killing primer. These primer/sealers are available 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 the brush. Brush a three or four inch line round the edges of the ceiling being careful not to paint too low on the wall or crown molding, remember to brush round the light fixture.
Ready to begin rolling.
Hang the paint screen on the inside rim of the 5 gallon bucket. Install the roller cover on the frame and fix 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, take off any excess paint with a few strokes on the paint screen. Roll out a large 'W' pattern on the ceiling starting the roller in a 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 just finished and slightly overlap the previously painted section. Repeat this method until you’ve covered your entire ceiling. Once you’ve finished, the room will likely be noticeably brighter and the upward glance you take might just become a smile.
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