Painting the ceiling is an important step to help complete the appearance of the living room. To make the paint look beautiful and durable, you need to prepare carefully from cleaning, surface treatment to choosing suitable materials.
Prepare space before painting
Before painting the living room ceiling, it is necessary to tidy up furniture and cover the floor with newspapers or plastic sheets to prevent paint from spilling. At the same time, use specialized tape to cover areas around the ceiling trim, helping the paint line to be neat and limit stain.
Check and repair ceiling
The ceiling needs to be carefully checked before painting. If there are cracks or the surface is not flat, you should apply a thin layer to flatten it. This helps the subsequent coating to be even in color, creating brightness and aesthetics for the ceiling.
Prepare sufficient materials
Some necessary tools include paint trays, ladders, paint rollers, paint brushes and paint suitable for ceiling surfaces. Preparing enough materials will help the construction process be smooth and save time.
Choose a suitable bare paint color
Many people think that the ceiling only needs to be painted white, but to create accents for the living room, you can choose a ceiling color that is slightly contrasting with the wall color. A reasonable color combination will help the space become more prominent and harmonious.
Prepare the surface before painting
Before painting, tape should be attached around the ceiling edges and a primer should be used. This step helps the paint layer adhere better, limits having to paint multiple layers and helps the paint color be durable and beautiful.
For flat ceilings, the paint roller should be used in a zigzag motion and do not lift the roller off the surface while painting. Areas close to the ceiling can use a brush to complete details.
For the dome ceiling, it can be treated similarly to wall paint. Start from a corner and paint vertically, each line of paint lightly overlapping the previous line so that the paint layer is even and does not stain.
