Best ceiling paint? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEB3089 posts · Joined 2005. #3 · May 19, 2008. BM's Super Hide (just plain) White is often used for ceilings. It's a bit gray (to help with the "super" hide), and some prefer it to the very white Muresco Ceiling White (also by Ben Moore) Truthfully, the Muresco is a better ceiling paint with higher hiding and less splatter...and it's pretty white.
Is there a white ceiling paint that is white but not Ultra White?
WEBSep 15, 2023 · Ceiling paint is cheaper paint because they don't have to worry about it being scrubbed. A real paint store probably has at least a dozen types of white. Most people use a "flat" sheen on ceilings, as it better hides imperfections in the ceiling. Me, I just ask for a couple gallons of flat ceiling paint.
Got Dark Paint on Flat white popcorn ceiling
WEBJun 13, 2009 · Even still it's likely you'll have a few chips of wall paint come off with the tape. And remove the tape slowly. If it starts to pull come paint, peel the paint off the tape, wet your finger and put the chip back in place on the wall. Wipe very gently with wet finger and it should stay in place and dry.
removing old (lead) paint from a tin ceiling - DIY Home …
WEBJan 3, 2018 · good news was the paint from the middle of the tin ceiling just showered down with the tap of a rubber mallet. The tin and the paint had frozen differently I guess and the paint had separated naturally. unfortunately the outer section didn't come off. the insulation must be slightly different or something.
Best primer for bathroom ceiling - DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEBDec 30, 2008 · There were just 2 things that made me lean towards Oil Primer. 1) It's old plaster so it may have more Lime in it and 2) he said he had to scrape so there is already and adhesion issue. Latex Primer: Good for Drywall, that's about it. Behr Paint: The plastic buckets are good, that's about it. Reply Like.
ceiling paint in bathroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEBOct 16, 2006 · Perma White (zinsser) or Bath Paint (sherwin) are ideal. You also need a good primer/sealer. (Zinsser) 1.2.3 is the primer I use daily. Sand your ceiling and wipe it. Paint 1 coat with the primer. (Follow dry times) Paint with 1 coat of 'bathroom paint'. It's your choice to put 1 more coat.
Good ladder for 18 ft high ceiling reach? - DIY Home …
WEBFeb 4, 2010 · Seems like a 14' step ladder. This should allow you to stay on the second rung from the top, which is the highest safe working rung, and still reach the chandelier and 18' peak, but you will be reaching up. An extension ladder will not have anything to safely lean on at the peak for chandelier work. Before buying, check this using your own ...
Painting a knockdown ceiling - DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEBJan 29, 2012 · Be sure and use a heavy enough nap roller cover. 3/4" minimum I should think. Thicker if they laid on a heavier texture. Best way is to spray. if its joint compound knock down give it a couple a days then prime with a latex primer sealer . i like prep rite ,pro block sherwin williams.1/2 nap to 3/4 nap .
Spot painting a high ceiling | DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEBMay 9, 2022 · Using BIN pretty much guarantees the stain will not bleed thru. I'd spot prime the stain and touch up that area with paint once the primer has dried. The paint will be slower drying over the primer. If it looks acceptable a day or two later you are good, if not you'd likely need to repaint the ceiling. Reply Like.
Painting Ceiling Air Registers | DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEBMar 30, 2023 · If you can't find one to match, or you just want to DIY, then I would clean it really well. Then maybe give it a light scuff sanding with 200 or so sandpaper. Then spray paint a semi-gloss or satin white. If you'd rather match your ceiling paint instead, then just paint it with your ceiling paint.