A popcorn ceiling is a ceiling sprayed with an acoustic texture made up of small styrofoam balls in a mixture of drywall compound.
Type of roller for popcorn ceiling.
Choosing a ceiling paint color.
When it s time to roll use a low nap roller for smooth ceilings and a 1 2 inch or 3 4 inch nap for textured ceilings.
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Looped texture paint roller.
Paint in one direction and stop.
Painting your ceiling with a paint sprayer.
Also make sure to choose a wide roller made of synthetic material as to not damage the texture of the ceiling and one that specifically says it is designed for textured and rough surfaces like a popcorn ceiling.
Since you won t want to be bending to refill your roller more than necessary to paint popcorn ceiling use a long napped roller cover to load on plenty of paint in one swoop.
Textured popcorn ceilings insulate a room absorb sound and break up the monotonous look of smooth ceilings.
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What is a popcorn ceiling.
With rollers it is also important to use only light pressure during application and not to over saturate the area.
Thick multi slit foam provides gentle yet complete coverage on uneven surfaces.
It spreads paint evenly over the peaks and valleys of a surface.
Experts recommend using lambswool or specialty synthetic covers with a thickness of of an inch to 1 of an inch.
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Don t roll back and forth because once the popcorn gets wet it starts to peel.
Typically popcorn ceiling installers use a spray gun and hopper to force the perlite popcorn onto the ceiling.
10 easy steps to paint your popcorn ceilings with a roller.
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For popcorn ceiling paint roller.
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This is a common texture that is used for.
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For synthetic roller covers consider buying a segmented style for better application.
Foam roller is specifically designed for popcorn or acoustical ceilings textured walls masonry and stucco.
If the ceiling is a relatively small area then a paint sprayer may be overkill and take more time in preparation than it s worth.
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A paint sprayer is the easiest and fastest way to paint a popcorn ceiling but it can also be done with a thick nap roller no lower than 9 16 inch.
An extension pole helps you reach the ceiling without a ladder.