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If the ceiling is a non-textured ceiling wipe it
with a slightly damp cloth to remove any dust or debris. If the ceiling is
textured, you may want to alternatively use a vacuum cleaner with a soft
brush to remove dust or debris from it.
Inspect the ceiling for any small holes or cracks.
Use spackle, or a small container of joint compound, and a putty knife to
fill in any holes or cracks.
Cutting the Ceiling
To begin painting the ceiling start by cutting
around the perimeter of it. Cutting involves the use of a small 2-inch wide
paint brush and painting around the perimeter of the ceiling.
Also, if there are any light fixtures or
electrical boxes, you will need to cut around them as well.
When cutting a ceiling it is best to start in a
corner and work your way around the room. I find, as a right-hander, working
from left to right works best. Usually it works best to carry a small
container of paint with you during this process, rather than keep reaching
for a paint tray.
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To cut, simply apply paint on the paint brush, and
holding the brush at approximately a 45o degree angle, apply
it to the ceiling edge. As you apply the paint work the brush back and
forth spreading it out and towards the ceiling and wall seam.
When complete, you should have approximately a
2-inch band around the perimeter of the ceiling.
To cut around lights or light fixtures you may
want to separate the light fixture from the electrical box. If you do,
be sure to turn off power first.
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After the first coat has dried, repeat with a
second coat.
Rolling the Ceiling
After the second coat of cutting has dried you are
now ready to roll the ceiling. Here you will use a 9-inch roller to spread
the paint over the entire ceiling area.
To begin with, pour some paint into the roller
tray, approximately ½ inch deep.
Next, dip the paint roller into the deep end of the
paint tray. Once paint is on the roller, roll it back up the paint tray into
the shallower end and squeeze out some of the paint.
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Again, beginning in a corner of the ceiling roll
the paint onto the ceiling in long even strokes, slowly moving from left to
right or visa-versa. The strokes should be 3-4 feet in length. Make sure you
thoroughly coat the area before moving on. Repeat this process until you
have completed painting the entire ceiling.
Once the first coat has dried, apply a second
coat.
After the second coat has dried, reconnect any
light fixtures, pick up the drop clothes, put the furniture back in place,
re-install the curtains and wall hangings and you are done.
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