Painting your room can really change the way your entire house feels, it is like adding a breath of fresh air. Painting is also one of those activities which most people tend to do themselves. But what if you have furniture in your room you can’t take out?!
From the get-go I would suggest that you remove any furniture you can. But if you cannot remove certain things, like couches and beds, the first thing which you should do is use a cloth or a plastic cover and cover all of the furniture. Make sure to properly tape the coverings to the furniture or to the floor so that they don’t come off in the middle of the paint job.
Painting a room yourself can save you a lot of money, but you have to make sure you’re doing it properly. It can be very tricky and cumbersome for first-timers.
Let’s take a look at some of the tips you should follow while painting your ceiling when your furniture is still in the room…
Things To Consider While Painting Your Ceiling
Painting your ceiling is one of the best decisions you can make. No matter if you are moving to a new house or if you are repainting your existing ceiling, if done right it can really bring some life into the room. So how should you go about it? Let’s take a deeper dive into everything you need to know before starting that paint job.
The very first thing which you will need to decide is the colour you want to use. Be very careful and patient while doing this as ceilings can be quite tricky to paint and you don’t want to repeat the process if you are unhappy with your colour selection. The good news here is that you have a lot of choices when it comes to selecting the right colour.
But one word of advice, a lot of colours look different on a shade card compared to when you actually paint the wall. The lighting and the size of the room can make a colour seem different. So, make sure to first paint a small patch on your ceiling before finalizing the colour.
The next step is choosing the right finish of the paint. Some paints have a shinier feel to them while some give a more matte look. The upside of a shinier finish is that they are usually easier to clean while the matte paints are more difficult. But at the same time, matte finishes can hide some imperfections on your wall pretty efficiently. On the other hand, the shinier paint is much longer lasting.
The next step is deciding the amount of colour you will be needing. The standard process involves a double coat so calculate how much square feet of area you need to paint and multiply that with the recommended amount. Once you have a rough idea, double the quantity and add an extra 10% to it.
This extra amount is so that you don’t accidentally run out of paint in the middle of the process. otherwise, you will have to run to the store and look for the exact shade which might be tricky. On top of this, different drying rates will not give such a good finish at the end.
What Are Some Equipment You Will Need For The Job
It is very important that you have all the supplies with you before starting the paint job. The entire room will get very messy and you don’t want to be looking around your house in that state looking for small things.
I will try to create a small list of all the things you are going to be needing below, I hope this helps you in the process.
To begin with, you will be needing a brush and a roller, make sure to get some roller extenders to reach places which will otherwise be harder to get to. Also ensure that the qualities of the equipment you are getting are top of the line. The equipment quality can really determine the final job, so this is important.
Other than these and the paint you will be needing some sandpaper for cleaning the surface, some clean cloth, water, scrubber and a lot of cloth or plastic sheets for covering the furniture. You will also need a sturdy ladder to reach the ceiling comfortably.
How To Prep Your Room Before Painting The Ceiling
Preparing your room before a painting job is one of the most important things which you need to keep in mind. Painting any wall can create quite a lot of mess, ceilings on top of that tend to create even more mess.
Therefore, it is very important to properly prepare your room to prevent any permanent damage. Let’s take a look at some of the things which you should keep in mind.
First check the type of flooring you have in your house. Some types of floors will get ruined if they get any paint stains on them. On the other hand, some tiles can be easily cleaned in case anything gets spilt on them.
Materials like wood are much more prone to stains being stuck on them, on the other hand any tiles which are shinier, and glossy are much easier to clean.
My advice here would be to cover your floors with newspapers or plastic coverings no matter what type of floor you have. You should ideally tape the edges of the cover to the walls to ensure a proper seal.
Make sure to clean the ceiling properly before you start to paint. Paint won’t stick properly and look as good if the surface was dirty. Take a wet cloth and scrub the surface properly. Make sure the surface is dry before you put any paint on it.
Also make sure to apply the proper primer on your ceiling. Applying a primer is a very important step which ensures that the final paint looks good. It also covers all of the cracks and imperfections on the surface, it also helps in reducing the amount of paint which will be needed.
What To Do With Your Furniture While Painting The Ceiling?
The next most important step in painting your ceiling is taking care of the furniture in the room. Now, the best-case scenario would be if you could remove all of the furniture outside for the time being. But if that is not possible, no reason to fret, there are some tricks which you can follow to make the process easier.
The first step is to properly cover all of the furniture with a plastic wrap or some cloth. Make sure there is a proper seal and there are no exposed parts of the furniture. This will greatly protect your furniture from any paint which will drop from the ceiling. But still, it is possible that some parts of the furniture might get dirty, so there is one more thing which you can do.
Move all of the furniture to one side of the room and start painting the ceiling from the other side. Once one side is complete, move the furniture to the other side and repeat the process.
Conclusion…
Always remember to properly cover all of the furniture before you start your paint job. Most of the furniture in your room will get completely ruined if any paint gets on it.
A word of caution, it is very hard to not get even a single drop of paint on your furniture, but it is possible.
Follow all of the instructions properly and be careful while you are handling the paint brush or the roller during painting.
If you are careful while painting it will greatly reduce any spatter below.
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