Ceiling painting (by Rangor [TN]) Apr 18, 2018 10:42 AM
Ceiling painting (by 1Gr81 [NC]) Apr 18, 2018 11:00 AM
Ceiling painting (by ed [CA]) Apr 18, 2018 11:22 AM
Ceiling painting (by Rangor [TN]) Apr 18, 2018 11:59 AM
Ceiling painting (by Smokowna [MD]) Apr 18, 2018 6:06 PM
Ceiling painting (by Deanna [TX]) Apr 18, 2018 6:26 PM
Ceiling painting (by Rangor [TN]) Apr 18, 2018 8:36 PM
Ceiling painting (by LindaJ [NY]) Apr 19, 2018 6:14 AM
Ceiling painting (by LindaJ [NY]) Apr 19, 2018 6:14 AM
Ceiling painting (by LindaJ [NY]) Apr 19, 2018 6:15 AM
Ceiling painting (by AllyM [NJ]) Apr 19, 2018 6:22 AM
Ceiling painting (by Rangor [TN]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 10:42 AM Message:
This is related to my question earlier today regarding beadboard ceilings. Some of the concerns about painting it (since it has a lot of grooves) have me wondering how often some of you paint ceilings. Some of this I would actually stain so it wouldn't really be an issue once it is done but are you really painting ceilings enough for it to be a consideration? I completely understand the texture nightmare with painting paneling since I am in the middle of it but I'm always having to paint walls and have never repainted a ceiling. Thanks.
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Ceiling painting (by 1Gr81 [NC]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 11:00 AM Message:
I paint the walls between every tenant. Trim every third or so and paint the ceilings even less than that. Honestly, usually only after some sort of damage. I would be embarrassed to admit how bad all of my closets look. I may have been a small child when they were last touched. :
I use Gloss paint on the bath and often kitchen ceilings (Don't judge! lol) It sure helps w the grease/mildew cleanup.
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Ceiling painting (by ed [CA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 11:22 AM Message:
Rangor - why not scrape the popcorn and shoot knock-down texture? I've found the popcorn attracts spiders etc so it gets dingy every few years. I've not had that problem with the knock-down texture so I don't have to paint ceilings very often at all with the knock-down texture. --159.145.x.xxx |
Ceiling painting (by Rangor [TN]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 11:59 AM Message:
This is actually kind of an experiment and is something I am considering at my own house. I just want to test it at a rental first. In the case of this rehab though the popcorn ceiling has been painted numerous times and is very difficult to get off. Nothing like what I have at home which peels off when wet and is almost as addictive as popping bubble wrap.
In addition I have the wavy appearance from a drywall ceiling that is 50 years old. I am planning on putting in recessed lighting as well and for a few hundred dollars think I can make this place look nice. The beadboard sheets allow me to cover up a lot of the current imperfections pretty quickly for a few hundred dollars. I would only do it in a couple of rooms.
The previous landlord was renting it for $850 but it looked horrible and even had water entry problems. I think when I am done I will be able to get $1,250 or $1,300 out of the gate. I know I may be putting more money into this house than I need to but like I say I think I can get it back AND it helps me in making decisions on what to do or not do at my own house. --166.137.xx.xx |
Ceiling painting (by Smokowna [MD]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 6:06 PM Message:
I have one shack where I believe I painted the ceiling 15 years ago. I don't allow smoking but I painted the ceiling a dark dark deep deep blue color with gold crown molding.
But more to your point, I don't paint my white ceilings very often.
Closets are painted gloss white no matter what the color of the home is. This way you can always freshen up a closet without disturbing the whole home.
I still spray ceilings. In your case I would do as you are planning but in the case of the rental, I would spray the ceiling and throw silver glitter into the wet paint. It has a very cool effect.
Signed, I'm as lazy as the day is long. --108.48.xx.xxx |
Ceiling painting (by Deanna [TX]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 6:26 PM Message:
Parts of my house were redone in beadboard back in the 90's. In the kitchen, the ceilings are white-painted beadboard, with red-painted beadboard backsplashes. In the hallways and stairwell, the walls and ceilings are both stained beadboard. And the kids' bedroom is an old box room with a sloping ceiling-- that was done in stained beadboard as well, so it's a much lower ceiling that was done over.
If it's a ceiling that people can touch-- like, say, a box room with a sloping ceiling-- I would probably paint, because it's easier to paint over a tenant's damage than it is to re-stain a tenant's damage. If it's eight, twelve, or more feet in the air, I'd probably paint-or-stain it once, and then probably forget about it for a very long time.
The only thing we've really noticed is that there are some places where the sheets of beadboard are separating from each other, and lead to distinguishable cracks. This is more visible in the white-painted beadboard than in the red-painted or brown-stained beadboard, due to the color contrast. In one place, it's definitely the result of water damage-- we realized after moving in that the tilejob in the bathroom above the kitchen was not sealed properly, and that you could see daylight between the tiles from the other side. :) So we had a very memorable waterfall before we fixed that little issue. But some of the other cracks are under an unused attic space, and are probably a result of us being in Texas, which isn't famous for the stability of its soil, and cracks are a part of life.
I uploaded a photo to my photo album with a shot of the kitchen, stairwell, and kids' room, to give an idea of the different ways beadboard works in my house. The people who knew the house in the 80's tell me that it replaced some lovely avocado green floral wallpaper... :) --96.46.xxx.xx |
Ceiling painting (by Rangor [TN]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 8:36 PM Message:
Great information - thanks! --75.136.xxx.xxx |
Ceiling painting (by LindaJ [NY]) Posted on: Apr 19, 2018 6:14 AM Message:
I don't paint ceilings that often, including my own. I like white paint on ceilings. Usually when you do paint the ceiling is when you notice it isn't really white anymore as it contrasts with the white, but you don't notice it otherwise. White has lots of shades too.
If you paint, seal well with a primer first, after that the paint doesn't soak in as much and it really isn't a problem repainting. The first few coats are some work and for a ceiling you might want to do the bulk of it before install. After that it isn't much work, unless you dramatically change the color.
You can also transparent stain them, so it seals it, and maybe changes the color, but it isn't a solid color paint. Do seal it with something though. --96.236.xx.xx |
Ceiling painting (by LindaJ [NY]) Posted on: Apr 19, 2018 6:14 AM Message:
I don't paint ceilings that often, including my own. I like white paint on ceilings. Usually when you do paint the ceiling is when you notice it isn't really white anymore as it contrasts with the white, but you don't notice it otherwise. White has lots of shades too.
If you paint, seal well with a primer first, after that the paint doesn't soak in as much and it really isn't a problem repainting. The first few coats are some work and for a ceiling you might want to do the bulk of it before install. After that it isn't much work, unless you dramatically change the color.
You can also transparent stain them, so it seals it, and maybe changes the color, but it isn't a solid color paint. Do seal it with something though. --96.236.xx.xx |
Ceiling painting (by LindaJ [NY]) Posted on: Apr 19, 2018 6:15 AM Message:
I don't paint ceilings that often, including my own. I like white paint on ceilings. Usually when you do paint the ceiling is when you notice it isn't really white anymore as it contrasts with the white, but you don't notice it otherwise. White has lots of shades too.
If you paint, seal well with a primer first, after that the paint doesn't soak in as much and it really isn't a problem repainting. The first few coats are some work and for a ceiling you might want to do the bulk of it before install. After that it isn't much work, unless you dramatically change the color.
You can also transparent stain them, so it seals it, and maybe changes the color, but it isn't a solid color paint. Do seal it with something though. --96.236.xx.xx |
Ceiling painting (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: Apr 19, 2018 6:22 AM Message:
I have painted a lot of ceilings. Long pole, good roller and the paint that goes on pink and turns white are the best things to use.
I have never dealt with the popcorn ceilings but have painted over that tile look product that someone put up to cover cracks and sags. Thick roller will help your beadboard going forward. I would probably paint it white while it was on the ground before I put it on the ceiling, but I think I would try to get the popcorn down. There is certainly a reason under that popcorn for someone putting that up. It may not be that bad as some people are just nit pickers. --69.141.xxx.xxx |
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