Thread: Painting Ceilings

Maybe it's the modern paints which aren't what they used to be. I have exactly the same problem after trying a couple of differetn ceiling whites. In some light, there are variations. I know it's there and it isn't obvious but I didnt have that problem 20 years ago in the last house.

You might try checking nappe length of roller....I had same problem as you and found I was using wrong sort of roller.



I think most ceilings are going to show a few blemishes when light catches it at the right angle.

If its there but its not obvious then I dont see much of a problem. Youre probably the only person that knows about it. If your friends sit and stare at the ceiling when they come to visit then maybe its time to get some new friends.

Cheers Martin

If you are really worried, instead of using straight white, You could get th epaint store to add a bit of black or blue tint to the paint.

This helps with coverage.

Also if you apply two (or more) coats, I have found that by changing the direction of the coats you can sometimes eliminate those variations in coverage/colour.

By changing direction I mean, If the first coat is applied down the length of the room, the second coat would be applied across the width of the room.

Originally Posted by Brudda

Also if you apply two (or more) coats, I have found that by changing the direction of the coats you can sometimes eliminate those variations in coverage/colour.

By changing direction I mean, If the first coat is applied down the length of the room, the second coat would be applied across the width of the room.

Good point there Brudda. Last time I dind some ceilings I found that I was getting lines where paint was coming off ends of the roller. I went back straightaway with once Id got most of the paint off the roller and and did a light pass to lift the lines off...seemed to work ok.

Kiwigeo exactly, its the amount of pressure and paint amount you're applying with the roller.

I had the same problem and the bloke at the paint shop sold me some additive (for accrylic paint) which did help.

I cant remember the stuff,but if you want I will have a look later.

I know Bunnings sell it.

Speaking of paint,I have been using Bristol paint which I think is very good,but I have noticed that after you open them and,leave them for a few months (about 8) all the cans go rusty around the rim.

I asked Bristol about it and they really didn't want to know about it.They sad the cans were made to the Aus Standard.

I have some Dulux (and other brands) cans that are about 4 years old and have had no problem.

What I do now is buy some plastic bottles or buckets/lids and put the remaining paint in them.

Greg

Had the house painted internally by the professionals recently and it would seem they suffer from the same problems.

Can only be seen with different light situations, as Gumby says, never happened 20 years ago.
Sam

Originally Posted by Strungout

Speaking of paint,I have been using Bristol paint which I think is very good, Greg

I used bristol once many years ago. Never again. It was like painting with cup-a-soup !

Maybe it's better now but I have never been back and always buy top quality paint like Dulux.

Originally Posted by spartan

Hi,

I'm in the middle of painting and am noticing that the results i'm getting are average at best.

When all is dry, I can see slight variations from the roller etc.


thanks

Who cares it only your House



















Sorry I couldnt help myself just joking

Could be that the Britol stuff is more water than paint. I have had the same thing appen to other brands.

Originally Posted by Strungout

Speaking of paint,I have been using Bristol paint which I think is very good,but I have noticed that after you open them and,leave them for a few months (about 8) all the cans go rusty around the rim.

I asked Bristol about it and they really didn't want to know about it.They sad the cans were made to the Aus Standard.

I have some Dulux (and other brands) cans that are about 4 years old and have had no problem.

Originally Posted by Strungout

What I do now is buy some plastic bottles or buckets/lids and put the remaining paint in them.
Greg

Dont you have trouble getting the brush into the neck of the bottle
:confused:

Originally Posted by kiwigeo

...............If your friends sit and stare at the ceiling when they come to visit then maybe its time to get some new friends............

Or alternatively you need to learn the art of converation,ply them with alcohol or have a good stereo.TV/DVD player set up.

Mick

Probably a dumb point, but make sure you are using flat paint. If you have that nevermiss stuff, it will certainly be flat.

I painted my whole house last year and I didn't have any dramas. I used Hayme's paints- a bit more expensive but worth every cent. It has great coverage and in some rooms I only needed one coat. Most will need two though.

The really think paints (like the one coat ceiling paints) seem to lead to probs more than the normal ceiling paints.

Also make sure you use good quality roller covers. Like rotacota or something. The bunnings, 500 for $1 roller covers leave these little bits of roller fluff on the wall that is bloody hard to fix.

Also try a roller with a shorter nap. On normal plasterboard, the shorter the nap, the better the finish but you have to reload more often. Longer nap = crappier finish, but quicker (and heavier).

Good luck

Trav