Repair takes a lot of effort, time and money. That is why everyone is trying to delay such a sweet moment to the maximum. However, when planning a redecoration in your house or apartment, you need to think carefully about everything. The variety of modern building and finishing materials makes it possible to turn any idea into reality, to withstand the interior in any style. Despite this, painting the ceiling is still very popular. This is a democratic way to give the necessary aesthetics to the surface. But if you take up painting on your own, you should understand that the work requires accuracy and strict adherence to technology. Is it possible to paint the ceiling with your own hands? This is what we will talk about in this material.
Choosing paint
Today, there is such a variety of paint and varnish products on the market that it is quite difficult for a beginner, inexperienced in this matter, to make a choice. That is why we strongly recommend using the tips so as not to spoil the ceiling in your house and get a perfect result.work. Before you start work, read the main criteria for choosing a paint:
- Duration of operation - given that the painting of the ceiling is carried out for a long time, the operation of the paint should be maximum. In this case, for the next 5-7 years, you will not have to remember about re-repair.
- Plasticity - this indicator should be close to the maximum. The probability of formation of cracks on the surface depends on it. The more plastic the paint, the less likely it is to crack the surface.
- Moisture resistance - it is advisable to give preference to washable paint, in this case you can remove dirt from the surface even with strong abrasives.
- Ease of operation.
- Resistant to abrasion and fading under heavy loads.
Paint types
Modern customers increasingly prefer environmentally friendly materials. There is a simple explanation for this: it is more pleasant and safer to work with them, and living in such a room is much more comfortable. Based on this, buyers have a choice:
- Adhesive whitewashing was once the most popular option. But caring for the chalk base is not easy - it is simply impossible to wash it with a wet method. Under the influence of serious loads, whitewashing can crumble, and in the event of subsequent repairs, the old coating will have to be removed.
- Water-based formulations - another environmentally friendly and completely safe forhuman option. The composition is represented by water and insoluble drops of a polymeric substance, which forms a protective film. Painting the ceiling with water-based paint allows you to get a smooth, washable surface.
The choice of paint should be based not only on the characteristics of the composition, but also on the result that you want to get in the end. There are mixtures that create a glossy or matte surface, smooth or rough. The type of surface depends on your taste preferences and the style that is inherent in the room. From the point of view of environmental friendliness and practicality, painting the ceiling with water-based paint is an ideal option. In turn, it can be represented in several ways.
Water-based and water-dispersion paint
This is a classic variant that has been used for decades. Its benefits include:
- abrasion resistance;
- affordable cost;
- excellent adhesion to all types of surfaces;
- the ability to give the surface any shade with the help of special tinting compounds.
Water-dispersion paint has a distinctive advantage - increased resistance to abrasion and steam. That is why this option is ideal for painting the ceiling in the kitchen and bathroom.
Acrylic based paint
In this case, the name is provided by the presence of an acrylic polymer in the composition. Average moisture resistance does not allow the use of suchpaint in rooms with a high level of humidity, such as a bathroom. It is highly undesirable to wash the surface painted with it using a large amount of liquid. Its cost is slightly higher than the previous options, which is provided by a number of advantages:
- coating density, its resistance to abrasion;
- resistance to direct sunlight;
- wide color gamut;
- the ability to mask surface imperfections, including minor cracks.
When choosing a shade, you should focus on the layout, and not the tone that is indicated on the package.
Latex Paint
The presence of natural rubber in the composition minimizes the drying time of the composition. Due to this, latex paint has gained such popularity. This is an expensive option, completely unstable even to small temperature differences. The only option for using such paint in a room with high humidity is to pre-treat the surface with an antifungal compound.
Acrylate
A mixture of acrylic and latex components made it possible to achieve a perfectly flat surface, giving the paint additional strength, durability and the ability to hide surface imperfections. It can also be used in rooms with high humidity, however, the price of the material is quite high.
Tool selection
Once you decide ontype of paint, you can proceed to the choice of tool. Modern painters paint the ceiling not with a brush, but with a roller. Due to this, it is possible to cover a large area, as well as to achieve the most even surface without "gaps". The ceiling paint roller must meet the following criteria:
- lack of seams at the joints;
- long bristle that allows you to paint over even a rough surface;
- dense pile;
- no compression deformation.
The building and finishing materials market has a huge range of tools for painting and varnishing. But we strongly recommend that you abandon foam rollers, giving preference to velor or polyester options. They absorb into their surface only the amount of liquid that is necessary for transfer to the surface, do not leave streaks and streaks.
Recently, painting the ceiling with an airbrush has been quite in demand - this method allows you to get a thin and perfectly even layer of paint, minimizing its consumption. True, for work you will need special skills and extreme accuracy.
Preparatory work
Preparing the ceiling for painting is an important stage of work. To begin with, free the premises from furniture and other items. Bulky structures that cannot be removed should be covered with plastic wrap. Cover the floor, window sills and doorways with it to make cleaning easier.
The surface of the ceiling should be cleaned of dirt, remnants of the old finishing material. Old whitewash must be washed off with water. Puttying the ceiling for painting will help eliminate potholes, small cracks and irregularities. On the market, it is represented by a variety of types. You can purchase a dry mix, dilute it with water, or give preference to ready-made formulations. Putty ceiling for painting is applied to the surface with a spatula as thin as possible.
The next stage of the preparatory work is the priming of the surface - it is advisable to give preference to compositions with antiseptic components. After completion of work, it is necessary to wait for the complete drying of the soil, which forms a thin film on the surface of the ceiling.
Getting Started
Painting a plasterboard ceiling is not much different from working with a concrete base - they are characterized by general tips and tricks.
So, first, open a can of paint and mix the composition well until a homogeneous consistency is obtained - this will allow you to get an even shade. Pour a small amount of the composition into a cuvette, which can be purchased at a specialized store. Of course, you can do without it, replacing it with an ordinary basin or any container that matches the size of the roller. But it is better to spend 80-100 rubles and purchase a special container with a wave-like platform for rolling out the roller and eliminating all excess paint. Remember that you will have to work on weight, excess paintwill begin to flow down, falling not only on the walls and floor, but also on your clothes.
The ceiling paint roller should be immersed in a cuvette for a few seconds, after which it should be rolled well on the platform. For the convenience of working in the same hardware store, purchase a telescopic handle. Painting should be started from the corner farthest from the entrance, applying a layer of paint in parallel stripes with a small (7-9 cm) overlap in relation to each other. Movements should be smooth and accurate. After waiting for the complete drying of the first layer of paint, you can proceed to the second.
Tricks of the trade
Inexperienced painters quite often face the formation of streaks, stripes and "gaps". To avoid this, use our tricks:
- Get rid of streaks and streaks - apply the first coat of paint parallel to the window, and the second - towards it. And one more thing: be sure to inspect the ceiling from a different angle, which will reveal all the shortcomings.
- Even coverage - if you notice the formation of so-called gaps, wait until the layer is completely dry, then apply another one over the entire surface.
- Speed of work - painting the ceiling should be done as quickly as possible so that the edges of the strips do not have time to dry.
- Corner treatment - it is better to pre-work the corners with a narrow brush, then apply a layer of paint with a roller.
Painting a plasterboard or concrete ceiling with your own hands canturn into a simple and quick exercise, if you approach it correctly. We hope that these tips and tricks will help you do without the services of qualified professionals.
