How To Paint Basement Ceiling
After you clean the ceiling it s time to clear the basement.
How to paint basement ceiling. This guest post on how to paint a basement ceiling with exposed joists comes from a reader and friend of one project closer chuck williams. Using an electric paint sprayer apply paint to the. Clear the basement and wear safety goggles. We used 3 coats for the paint but it probably wasn t necessary.
Cut in about 10 linear ft. Spray in the same manner as before. If you still have insulation i suggest to remove it. Light colors will make the room look brighter and will visually raise the space but white is hard to keep clean.
Chuck is an amateur carpenter and diy weekend warrior. We read the directions for the pro 2800 paint sprayer. After the primer is dry paint the area with two coats of ceiling paint. Here are our 15 tips for painting an exposed basement ceiling with a paint sprayer.
Carefully brush paint along the edge of the ceiling a section at a time. The wood rafters and beams soaked up a lot of primer so you will need a lot less paint. There s no reason to keep it unless. Instead opt for a cream or light gray shade.
After priming it s time to paint. Painting an exposed basement ceiling. Dark colors will visually lower the ceiling but will give it a very industrial look. During my efforts to upgrade my unfinished basement i wanted an alternative to the typical acoustic tile drop ceiling or drywall ceiling.
It s all in the preparation. Spray the ceiling with three coats. And then roll that section. Read directions and familiarize.
Use plastic tarp and tape to cover areas that will not be painted. Clean cobwebs off of rafters and ceiling to prepare the area for work. First the cut in section will remain wet until you roll so it blends in better. The actual paint spraying part of this job though it is still hard work and.
Cover any appliances like washers and dryers with plastic sheathing and turn off the furnace and hot water heater. Review and ensure ductwork cables cords are nice neat and tucked for a cleaner paint job.