Cure For That Ugly Ceiling
Painting your bathroom ceiling is something that can truly change the appearance of a run-down looking lavatory. In a matter of days your dilapidated looking grooming space will be transformed into an entirely new room and you’ll no longer have to worry about water spots that are on the ceiling or the flaking paint that had started to fall down into your vanity sink.
In order to achieve the best results when renovating your ceiling, you need to know how to give the surface a professional paint job through preparation, specialized techniques, and choosing the right type of paint and colors that will work best with your decor.
These interior decorating painting tips may sound simple, but a bit of work and careful preparation is involved, and you can’t skip a single step if you want to make sure that the end result is a professional and lasting remodeling job. Painting your bath ceiling is not a task that should intimidate you though, and if you follow our instructions carefully you too can finish your ceiling like a pro .
Save Money by Doing it Yourself
Why pay someone to do it for you when updating your bathroom ceiling is something you can do yourself and save money? With the instructions below you will discover what kind of paint is best for your lavatory and what prep work you need to do in advance to get it done right the first time.
Before even touching a brush or roller you have a little thinking to do. The first question you need to ask yourself is should your ceiling be the same color as your walls? Some homeowners prefer having a different color, as a little contrast adds interest to your décor and can make the structure recede or even appear visually closer.
Still the more traditional decorator prefers to have their entire bathroom painted in one single color to maintain consistency. So deciding on the color you want to use is the first step you should take.
Choosing the Right Paint
The second step is buying the right type of paint. What kind of paint is best suited for bath ceilings? Well, moisture is something that is always present in bathing spaces, and if excessive moisture builds up it will lead to mold forming on the surface.
Mold is neither pleasant looking nor healthy, so painting your ceiling requires moisture resistant high gloss paint. This will shield your walls from condensation and mold. Its better to buy high gloss paint in whatever color you choose.
For best results when designing your washroom, preparation is paramount. Having the right tools (brushes, rollers, paint trays, paint thinners, ladder or stool etc.) and knowing what to do will ensure your project will be a success.
Preparation Makes Painting Easy
The preparation you perform will depend on your particular bathroom; for example, if you’re revitalizing an old moldy ceiling with paint, it will take much more prep than if your powder room is brand new and you simply want to change the color of the surface. Fixing a cracked and flaking ceilings with a fresh coat of paint is entirely possible as well, but it will require some extra time.
Essentially you will have to scrape and remove everything off your ceiling that is not firmly attached. This means that everything that can be removed should be removed, including mold and any old flaking paint.
Use a scraper for this and make sure that you get everything, because anything that remains on your ceiling will reduce the adherence of the new coat of paint and will show up as bumps under the new coat as well. Also take off anything else that is on the ceiling, such as ventilator covers, exhaust fans or light fixtures so they won’t get in your way when refinishing the surface.
Once everything is removed from your roof, you can sand the surface if you want, and this is especially recommended if you have mold. Sanding will remove the visible mold, and an anti-mold spray should take care of the rest before painting your bath ceiling. Feel free to skip this step if m[...]