Method 2 spray painting a popcorn ceiling step 1 preparation.
Popcorn ceiling spray paint.
When your paint sprayer is ready it s time to spray the ceiling.
If that s the case with your acoustical ceiling use a good vibrator type paint sprayer available at home centers.
In a process the texture can then come off on your roller and it s not going to look the way you want it to.
Airless spraying devices are ideal for painting popcorn ceilings but they can easily make quite a mess.
Unpainted popcorn ceilings do need spray paint.
You can choose the colors which are appropriate for you at the moment.
This is because they don t have enough moisture in them already and when you use a roller or a brush you re just going to absorb that moisture right into the ceiling.
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If the ceiling is a relatively small area then a paint sprayer may be overkill and take more time in preparation than it s worth.
Popcorn and other textured surfaces require more paint to achieve full coverage so plan to use twice as much of the supply as you would on a flat ceiling.
For stains roll or spray paint the stained spot with the same color the ceiling will be painted with and let dry completly before painting the entire ceiling.
Paint in one direction and stop.
A paint sprayer is the easiest and fastest way to paint a popcorn ceiling but it can also be done with a thick nap roller no lower than 9 16 inch.
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Again heavy duty plastic should be draped on the walls floors and furniture to prevent overspray.
How to paint a popcorn ceiling.
Don t roll back and forth because once the popcorn gets wet it starts to peel.
For example there is what we call the popcorn ceiling what is the point of a popcorn ceiling.
Step up on a ladder so you can comfortable hold the nozzle approximately 1 foot from the ceiling.
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Painting the ceiling is a wise and inexpensive way to brighten up a room.
For the first coat spray the paint onto the ceiling in a single direction moving in a steady motion.