How To Paint Basement Ceiling
If you still have insulation i suggest to remove it.
How to paint basement ceiling. First the cut in section will remain wet until you roll so it blends in better. We used 3 coats for the paint but it probably wasn t necessary. The actual paint spraying part of this job though it is still hard work and. This method has a couple of advantages over cutting in the entire room at once.
Read directions and familiarize. During my efforts to upgrade my unfinished basement i wanted an alternative to the typical acoustic tile drop ceiling or drywall ceiling. Cut in about 10 linear ft. And then roll that section.
Light colors will make the room look brighter and will visually raise the space but white is hard to keep clean. After the primer is dry paint the area with two coats of ceiling paint. Clean cobwebs off of rafters and ceiling to prepare the area for work. We read the directions for the pro 2800 paint sprayer.
After priming it s time to paint. Instead opt for a cream or light gray shade. Cover any appliances like washers and dryers with plastic sheathing and turn off the furnace and hot water heater. After you clean the ceiling it s time to clear the basement.
It s all in the preparation. Spray in the same manner as before. Use plastic tarp and tape to cover areas that will not be painted. How to paint an unfinished basement ceiling clean the basement ceilings.
Carefully brush paint along the edge of the ceiling a section at a time. Painting an exposed basement ceiling. Spray the ceiling with three coats. 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.
Clear the basement and wear safety goggles. The wood rafters and beams soaked up a lot of primer so you will need a lot less paint. Dark colors will visually lower the ceiling but will give it a very industrial look. Using an electric paint sprayer apply paint to the.
Here are our 15 tips for painting an exposed basement ceiling with a paint sprayer. Chuck is an amateur carpenter and diy weekend warrior.