Paint Over A Sprayed On Ceiling

Don't use plastic drop cloths in place of fabric ones.

Sprayed-on ceilings are coated with a special type of acoustic texture which can be difficult for amateur do-it-yourselfers to paint. Because this texture is relatively loosely attached, it can shed heavily if the improper painting tools are used. In addition, sprayed-on ceilings should be coated with a particular type of paint. The wrong paint could mask water stains, allowing for extensive water damage that could cost the homeowner thousands of dollars to repair.

Instructions

1. Remove items from the room that could interfere with your ability to paint.

2. Cover all flooring directly beneath the ceiling with fabric drop cloths.

3. Wear goggles to protect your eyes from paint drips.

4. Pour two gallons of flat latex paint into a five-gallon bucket.

5. Apply paint to the sprayed-on ceiling, using a roller that is affixed to an extension pole and equipped with a three-quarter-inch nap roller cover.

6. Coat the portions of the ceiling that are inaccessible to the roller, using a three-inch latex paintbrush. Use a stepladder to access the ceiling. Wait two hours for the painted ceiling to dry.

7. Apply another coat of paint if the ceiling looks streaky.

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