The shade of blue you select will likely depend on the size of your room.
Adding a punch of color such as blue to a ceiling in your home is one way to add interest to the room. While traditional paint will work on a ceiling, specific ceiling paint is recommended for the job because it provides a more uniform surface, according to Home Depot. Preparation is key in any painting job, particularly so when it comes to ceilings. If you select the wrong shade of blue, your room may appear smaller than you'd like.
Instructions
1. Use a shade of blue that is appropriate for the size of your room. Dark shades of color will make a room appear smaller, while lighter shades typically give the appearance of more space. If you want to make your room feel cozy, a dark shade of blue that visually lowers the ceiling may be just right. Otherwise, stick to lighter shades.
2. Apply painter's tape to the very top of the walls to prevent the ceiling paint from bleeding onto the walls.
3. Paint the perimeter of the ceiling with a nylon or polyester brush between 2 and 3 inches wide. Use thin coats of paint rather than one thick layer that will take longer to dry and may be uneven. Allow each coat to dry completely before applying the next; darker colors will likely require at least two coats.
4. Fill a tray with paint, and work a roller into the paint until it is saturated. Buy a paint roller with a 3- to 4-foot handle if you want to avoid working from a ladder. For ceilings will little texture, use a 1/2-inch roller. And for ceilings with a heavy texture, use a 1/2- to 1-inch roller.
5. Apply paint in a corner of the room, about 3 inches from where the perimeter paint ends, making a "W" shape with the roller. Work in small 3 foot-by-3 foot sections instead of trying to tackle a large area at once.
6. Continue to make a "W" shape with your roller until the 3 foot-by-3 foot area is completely filled in, and then move on to the adjoining section of ceiling.
7. Blend the sections together by lightly passing the roller over the border of each new section with last one. Allow each coat to dry completely before adding another. Apply the same number of coats to the center of the ceiling that you applied along the perimeter to ensure a uniform look.
8. Wait for the paint to dry for at least one hour before removing the painter's tape.
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