When choosing ceiling decoration Painting is often preferred. This is a simple process that you can do yourself. An ideal option would be to paint walls and ceilings with water-based paint. Due to its composition, the material is safe to use and can even be used in children's rooms. We will talk about the types of water-based emulsion and methods of coloring in this article.

Water-based paint for walls and ceilings

Painting compositions based on water emulsion are distinguished by purpose, cost and composition. Water-based paint for walls and ceilings can be:

• acrylic water emulsion. This type of coating can be used in any room. The water-based acrylic composition has properties such as wear resistance and moisture resistance. This is the most popular type among water-based emulsions;
• water-based composition with liquid glass additives. The coloring material is used for finishing plastered and concrete surfaces;
• polyvinyl acetate water emulsion considered the cheapest coloring materials. This variety can only be applied in dry rooms. Wet cleaning of the coating is excluded;
• silicone water-based finishing. The composition is used for plastered surfaces, without any preparatory work. Silicone paint composition can protect walls or ceilings from mold and other microorganisms. You can paint kitchen surfaces and use them in bathrooms, due to good vapor permeability;
• acrylic latex water emulsion refers to the most expensive finishing compositions. In the process of painting ceilings and walls, it gives a beautiful, smooth surface. For small cracks on the surface (up to 1 mm), it makes the defects invisible. The latex-coated ceiling can be washed using gentle detergents.

High-quality painting of walls and ceilings with a coloring composition depends on the competent choice of the coloring composition.

Choosing a water emulsion

To select a water-based composition, you need to read the product description. Thus, it is not difficult to calculate the consumption of water-based paint for the ceiling per 1 m2. For example, if one level of finish is to be applied, 200 ml of finishing material will be needed. Material consumption depends on the type of working surface and the absorption of the coloring composition.

It is important to pay attention to special water-based compositions for ceilings. The material has good adhesion and does not drip during painting.

Water emulsion can be:

• matte;
• glossy;
• semi-matte;
• semi-gloss.

Thus, a matte composition on the surface can visually increase the height of the ceiling, while simultaneously hiding small surface defects. But, caring for a matte ceiling is difficult.

Caring for a ceiling painted with glossy water-based paint is easier. But, on such a ceiling the most visible minor defects and unevenness.

The optimal choice is a semi-matte or semi-gloss water-based emulsion.

It is better to purchase water-based finishing in construction stores with a normal microclimate. At low temperatures the texture of the coloring composition is damaged and cannot be restored.

When choosing, you also need to pay attention to the following characteristics of the water-based composition:

1. drying time of the facing composition. The standard time during which the paint dries is in a fairly long range - from 2.5 hours to a day. How quickly the paint dries depends on the temperature and humidity of the room, and the temperature and structure of the working surface;
2. paint viscosity. This parameter indicates the degree of dilution of the coloring material with water. If the coating is applied by roller or brush, the viscosity of the composition should be 45 or 50 Stokes. If a spray bottle is used, the viscosity can be no more than 20 to 25 Stokes;
3. best before date usually 2 years from the date of manufacture if the product has been stored correctly. The water-based emulsion should not be stored at sub-zero temperatures, but the coloring composition should not be allowed to overheat.

When purchasing paint, you need to pay attention to the rooms in which the composition is intended to work. There are special water emulsions for rooms with high humidity, or for working in rooms with a dry microclimate.

If you need paint for the bathroom or kitchen, it is better to choose an emulsion containing antiseptic components. This composition can be applied without prior priming the surface.

Having chosen the best option, all that remains is to find out how to paint the ceilings with a paint emulsion with your own hands.

What to apply?

Before you start painting, you need to decide how to apply water-based paint to the ceiling. There are three options:

• brush;
• roller for painting work;
• spray.

At home, we paint the ceiling with water-based paint without streaks, using a paint roller. If you use a brush, visible paint strokes will remain on the surface. The brush is used only for applying water emulsion in hard-to-reach places.

Not every roller is suitable for painting using water-based paint. You need to choose a roller with a medium length of pile. A tool with a short fur coat absorbs too little coloring composition. As a result, you will have to dip the roller in paint frequently. A roller with a long coat, on the contrary, takes up an excessive amount of paint, which makes the tool heavier and inconvenient to work with.

When choosing a roller, you need to pay attention to how tightly the fur coat is held. To do this, you need to firmly squeeze the pile and release it. Roller pile good quality should not deform after compression. The pile should be inspected for visible seams that could leave streaks on the ceiling when painted. The pile should not leave marks on the ceiling during painting.

Sprayers for water-based materials are used on an industrial scale, in large rooms.

How to whitewash a ceiling with water-based emulsion?

Once you have decided on the choice of paint, you can begin painting the surface. To whiten the ceiling with water-based emulsion, you must perform the following mandatory steps:

1. remove old ceiling covering;
2. prepare the ceiling surface for painting;
3. if necessary, level the working surface and eliminate existing defects;
4. painting the prepared ceiling surface.

Let's take a closer look at how to paint the ceiling with a coloring agent yourself step by step.

Getting rid of the old ceiling covering

If you do not remove the old coating, it will be impossible to apply a new one in an even layer, and in any case it will begin to crumble over time.
Work to remove the old coating is carried out wearing protective gloves and a respirator.

Delete old layer paint using a special remover as follows:

1. before starting preparatory work, you need to open the windows;
2. apply a layer of remover and wait until the old coating begins to bubble;
3. when the entire coating is cracked, it is removed with a spatula using gentle movements;
4. if the first time it is not possible to remove the entire old layer of paint, then you need to use the remover again;
5. After removing the old coating, the entire ceiling is sanded with sandpaper.

If the ceiling has been whitewashed, then the whitewash must be removed before painting with water-based paint. Whitewash is easily removed if the surface is thoroughly moistened. You can use a roller for this purpose. When removing whitewash, you need to change the water several times. After saturating the ceiling with moisture, the whitewash can be easily removed.

Preparing the surface for painting

After removing the old coating from the ceiling, the entire surface is thoroughly washed to get rid of greasy stains and other contaminants. First, the ceiling is washed with detergent diluted with water, then simply rinsed clean water.

It is possible that after washing off the old finish, defects have formed on the ceiling surface. They need to be eliminated, but only after the ceiling surface has completely dried. Gaps and cracks are covered with a putty layer. First, the cracks are widened with a spatula, cleaned, and a putty level is applied.

When the plastered surface has dried, the treated areas are sanded with sandpaper. Dust must be removed with a wet sponge, then a primer coat must be applied. The primer is needed for better adhesion of the paint to the working coating, and as a protective level from mold and other microorganisms. Thanks to the primer layer, the costs of water-based paint are significantly reduced.

Primer levels are applied using a roller. It is better to take a short-haired tool to avoid ceiling stains. The second primer level is applied only after the previous one has dried. The primer is applied in different directions.

Coloring

You can see how to paint the ceiling with water-based paint yourself in the video below. Before performing painting work, it is necessary to dilute the material, bringing the composition to the desired consistency.

Typically, the water emulsion has a thick consistency. With this composition you can create relief compositions, but for coloring it is better to dilute the emulsion. Water is added to the material in small portions so as not to spoil the quality of the emulsion.

You can create different color shades yourself by mixing materials different color. For this purpose, any color you like is mixed with white paint and brought to the desired consistency. When adding color, you need to thoroughly mix the composition until smooth.

Painting the ceiling with water-based paint is carried out in the following order:

1. dilute the paint with water. To apply the first layer of emulsion to the ceiling, more water is added;
2. diluted water emulsion is poured into a special tray for painting work in a small amount;
3. First, water-based paint is applied in the corners using a brush. Brushes are also used for painting along the walls;
4. then the roller is lowered into a container with a dye composition and rolled several times for better absorption of the dye into the fur coat;
5. you need to start painting with a roller from the window opening, making movements across natural light;
6. after applying the finishing level with water-based paint, excess composition is removed with a dry roller;
7. need to wait completely dry first level of paint, and then paint a second time. A second layer is applied along the direction of natural light.

Important: The second layer of emulsion is applied with a clean, new roller. Only if you follow this rule will you be able to get a smooth, beautiful ceiling.

It happens that after the second layer of paint has dried, unevenness is discovered on the ceiling. In this case, the ceiling is sanded with fine-grained sandpaper.

Usually two layers of water-based paint are applied to the ceiling. But, if two layers are not enough, then you can paint it a third time.

Painting the ceiling with water-based emulsion using a sprayer

Familiarize yourself with the method of applying water-based paint using a spray gun. Actions are performed in the following sequence:

1. When diluting the emulsion with water, you need to make sure that there are no lumps in the composition. Lumps may clog the sprayer;
2. Before spraying paint onto the desired surface, try the action of the tool by directing the stream away from the ceiling. In the first seconds, the sprayer can throw out a saturated portion of paint;
3. You can apply water-based emulsion only when you are sure that the stream is uniform;
4. the coloring emulsion is applied at a distance of 30 to 50 cm;
5. the approximate speed of paint spraying is 5 s per 1 m. Important: the jet is directed so that an angle of 90 degrees is maintained.

To uniformly coat the ceiling with a water-based paint composition, you need to mentally divide the working surface into squares. Each such square must be painted one by one. The first layers are applied transversely, then longitudinally.

Working with a sprayer, make three levels of water emulsion. Each level is sprayed only when the previous one has dried.

When choosing a method of finishing with water-based emulsion on the ceiling, and during painting work, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

• If the ceiling was plastered in preparation for painting, then it is better to use a spray gun to apply the paint. This way it will be possible to avoid streaks on the ceiling surface;
• If the ceiling is plasterboard, then you need to dilute the paint with water very carefully. Paint liberally diluted with water can soak the drywall layer. As a result, additional repair work will be required;
• When applying the water-based emulsion, it is important to follow the direction of application of the composition indicated in the instructions. If you do not follow this rule, then individual areas will appear on the ceiling that differ in color and structure from the general coating;
• After completion of work, defects may appear on the ceiling. Don't panic and immediately repaint the ceiling. Allow time for the surface to dry completely. If, after the paint has dried, the defects still remain noticeable, then this layer of coating will have to be removed with sandpaper. Then a new layer of water-based emulsion is applied.

Water emulsion can be used to cover the ceiling in a children's room. The paint composition is absolutely safe and non-toxic.

Water emulsion is also used in emergency situations when it is necessary urgent repairs. For example, you urgently need to paint the ceiling in a room where the strong smell of the paint composition is unacceptable. The water-based composition will be simply a salvation, because solvents are not needed to thin the paint.

Water emulsions are popular due to the fact that additional expensive materials and tools are not needed during the work process. Another advantage of using emulsion is a fairly simple finishing method. Working with paint does not require any special skills. Painting work can be done independently, using the most simple tools for painting. The main thing is to comply phased implementation staining.

Important: before painting work, the old coating must be removed. The coating will also be removed if the old paint or whitewash does not fly off. Only on the prepared ceiling can a fresh water-based composition be applied.

Nowadays, even a beginner can tidy up any surface with a brush and roller. Water-based ceiling paint is suitable for this purpose because it dries quickly.

Advantages and disadvantages

• The composition does not have an unpleasant odor.
• After painting the surface, a peculiar aroma remains, but after airing the room, it disappears.
• The acrylic component is non-toxic and harmless to children and animals.
• It's a pleasure to work with her.

The advantage of this coloring material is the fact that you can make any color shade, thanks to a special color. Add the required pigment to a container with water emulsion and mix thoroughly with a drill or construction mixer.

To apply the composition to the upper surface you do not need to be a professional. Even a beginner can do staining without streaks. This composition, upon completion of work, can be easily washed off the body and tools. warm water with soap. It is safe in contact with skin.

Flaws:

• If the temperature in the room is low, approaching zero, then the painted surface may crack.
• In non-residential rooms it is better to use acrylic compositions, as they are moisture-resistant and frost-resistant, even in winter.

Basics of water-based mixtures

Water-based paints have different bases:

• acrylic;
• latex;
• silicate;
• silicone.

Add to the water base acrylic resins Thus, an acrylic composition is obtained. After application and drying of the composition, a moisture-proof film is formed.

It is stable:

• to exposure to ultraviolet radiation;
• to abrasion;
• to moisture.

The latex mixture is created as follows: resin and polymers are added to the water emulsion.

The advantage of a painted plane is that

• the paint remains pristine for a long time appearance;
• it has good vapor conductivity.

The silicate mixture is prepared as follows: liquid glass is added to the watery solution.

It has good vapor conductivity, but does not protect the ceiling from moisture like an acrylic or latex base. This composition is used in rooms with high humidity.

The silicone mixture is obtained by adding silicone resins to the water base. This component has positive properties, the same as for acrylic and silicate paint.

This composition is used in rooms where the surface needs to be protected from fungus and various microorganisms; in most cases it is used in hospital premises.

Paint companies

On construction market water emulsion is sold by a variety of Russian and foreign manufacturers, such as:

• Finnish "Tikkurila";
• Swedish "Beckers";
• English "Supermarket";
• German "Caparol";
• domestic manufacturer "Snezhinka"

Each paint company is good in its own way, the choice is yours.

Painting the ceiling with water-based paint

To prepare and paint the ceiling, the following painting tools are required:

• water container;
• a wide, strong spatula for cleaning the surface;
• spatula for puttying the ceiling surface, wide - up to 600 mm and small from 70 mm to 120 mm.
• roller with long (300 mm) and short pile;
• fly brush 100 mm;
• regular brush 80 mm;
• bath for rolling out the roller.

How to paint a ceiling with water-based paint?

You can apply fresh paint over old paint only if it adheres firmly to the surface. If it swells and comes off in layers, it should be cleaned, and the previously applied lime should be removed from the whitewashed surface, because the emulsion will not stick to it.

Preparing the ceiling for primer

We take a spatula in our hands, preferably a wide one, holding it in our hands, create an acute angle and begin to remove lime from the ceiling.

• It is important to clean corner joints thoroughly.

After cleaning, wet the rags in acidic or alkaline solution and carefully wipe the surface.

• Next, rinse with clean water - this operation is performed if there are grease stains on the ceiling.
• If there is rust or mold on the surface, it is removed using copper sulfate or 3 percent hydrochloric acid solution.

If no greasy stains are found on the ceiling, then after cleaning the lime, it should be washed with water using a brush. This way you will remove dust.

• Next, we examine the ceiling for cracks, if any, using the corner of a spatula to open them.
• The recess is carefully primed and left to dry completely.
• Bred starting putty and apply it with a spatula flush with the surface and leave until completely dry.
• Then the excess putty is sanded off.

The surface is primed and waited until completely dry before applying a layer of putty for interior work.

After 24 hours, apply another layer of putty. Then the smooth surface of the ceiling is protected with sandpaper, all bumps and irregularities are removed, thus creating a rough surface for painting.

The finished cleaned surface is treated with a primer deep penetration for interior work.

After the work described above and completed, the upper surface is ready for applying the coloring material.

How to paint correctly

Which roller should I use?

Before applying the emulsion, you should select a roller with long pile - this tool is intended for applying the first layer.

We study the instructions on the paint container, if it says that it is necessary to dilute with water by 5 or 10% of total mass, then this operation should be performed.

The paint and water are mixed with a drill with a special mixer attachment until smooth. This procedure should be performed correctly, then it is possible to avoid streaks on the ceiling.

Now let's paste it masking tape on the wall to keep it clean.

Using a brush, using slow strokes at an angle, apply the coloring composition next to the tape.

How to paint with a roller correctly and correctly?

The next step is to pour the prepared mixture into a special tray for rolling out the roller. The roller is dipped 50% into the container, then slowly, it is rolled out over the rough surface of the tray so that it is completely covered with paint.

The emulsion composition is applied perpendicular to the windows, pressing on it so that the paint does not flow from it. After applying the first layer, the painted surface is allowed to dry completely. It dries in approximately 2-3 hours, depending on air humidity.

The next layer of water-based emulsion is applied with a medium-pile roller, parallel to the windows. So, you will cover the surface in 2 times and avoid streaks on the ceiling. After painting, the instrument should be washed in warm water.

The main point of the article

This article discusses methods for painting the ceiling surface with a water-based composition. For correct application paint on a plane, you should perform the following steps:

1. purchase high-quality tools and materials, this is the key to the best painting;
2. Stir the paint regularly until it has a uniform consistency;
3. Dip the roller into the bath 50 percent and roll it out evenly;
4. Apply paint to the ceiling surface slowly and carefully.

No cosmetic renovation is complete without painting the ceiling. For this purpose, water-based polymer-based compositions are used. From correct use The quality of the appearance of the ceiling depends on the paint. Beginning painters often face the problem of divorce. They appear due to improper painting technique.

This article will be useful to those who want to learn how to avoid such problems. It describes in detail the rules and techniques of painting, observing which you will be able to prevent the occurrence of stains. But before you start painting the ceiling, you need to choose the right paint composition.

Choosing water-based paint

The consumer market has a rich assortment of water-based paints of different compositions and purposes. To avoid mistakes, carefully read the label on the jar. It indicates the type of composition and method of application. There are four types of water-based paints:

• silicate;
• acrylic;
• silicone;
• latex.

In ordinary rooms, paints containing latex and acrylic are used. They dry quickly, do not emit pungent odors, and are resistant to wet cleaning using chemicals.

In rooms where the humidity level is high, paints based on silicone and silicate are used. For example, in the kitchen and bathroom. Due to its composition, they create a vapor-permeable layer on the surface that absorbs moisture and then slowly evaporates it.

Before applying water-based paint, carefully prepare the ceiling. To do this, remove the old layer of whitewash. If the ceiling has damaged areas, repair the defects with putty. Level the entire surface and prime it at the end.

1. Cleaning the ceiling. To remove limescale, wet the surface well. This is done with a water spray or a regular roller. To achieve maximum effect, do this procedure twice with an interval of twenty minutes. Lime will absorb water well, this will help to easily remove it from the surface. To scrape off the whitewash, use a metal spatula. After cleaning, wash the ceiling with a sponge.
2. Elimination of defects. Expand any cracks or chips that appear and fill them with finishing putty. Do this in small portions, trying to rub in deeply. After allowing time to dry, sand the putty with sandpaper.
3. Leveling the surface. While repairing cracks and chips, you may have noticed that the ceiling has uneven areas. To fix this, use a thin layer of putty. It has plasticity and adheres well to the surface. To apply putty, use a wide spatula. In areas with large depressions, apply several layers. Achieve a perfectly flat surface over the entire ceiling area.
4. Ceiling primer. After leveling the ceiling, it must be primed. The primer fills micropores, makes the putty surface smooth, and improves the adhesion of water-based paint. Apply the primer in two layers at intervals of 15–20 minutes.

Required Tools

To apply water-based paint to the surface without streaks, choose the right tool. Pay attention to this stage Special attention. For painting you will need the following tools:

1. A roller is the main tool in painting. It has a foam and fur surface. To paint the ceiling with water-based emulsion, it is better to use rollers with a coat that has average length pile. Foam rubber creates small air bubbles when rolled - this should not be allowed! And the fur coat leaves behind a relief mark that masks minor scratches well.
2. Brush – Used to paint areas that a roller cannot reach. Ideal for spot work in areas close to the wall. To make this process convenient, it is better to use brushes with a medium head size.
3. A tray is a plastic tray with a small recess that is filled with paint. It is convenient to use for dipping a roller.
4. Construction mixer – used for thinning paint.
5. Polyethylene and masking tape will help protect walls and furniture from getting paint solution on them.
6. Protective equipment: work clothes, glasses, hat and gloves.

If you plan to paint the ceiling in two or three shades, then for each color you need to use a new brush, roller and tray. Using the same tool for the entire job will blend the shades. The result will be a different look than was intended.

Rules for painting the ceiling

When painting a ceiling with water-based paint, many people make mistakes. There are nuances that are important to know about. For example, it is necessary to take into account the rays of light or the order in which areas are painted. By following the rules, you will be able to make the ceiling surface streak-free.

• Always start painting from the corners, and then the rest of the area.
• Apply several layers of water-based paint at intervals.
• Allow twelve hours for each layer to dry.
• When finished, cover the windows with a cloth to prevent light from shining onto the surface. The sun's rays can leave dark spots on the ceiling.
• Do not allow a draft to appear in the room until the water-based coating dries.
• Do not dry the ceiling with electrical devices.

There are several technologies for applying water-based paint. The choice of method depends on the conditions in which it will be used and the type of coating. In our case, it is necessary to make the surface streak-free. To make the paint look pleasing for a long time, use following tips regarding dyeing technology:

1. Start painting from the corners and borders where the wall and ceiling meet. Determine the furthest from front door corner. Dip the brush into the paint and brush it around the perimeter of the ceiling. The width of the line can be 5–10 cm. This is done so that when working with a roller, you do not touch the walls.
2. Having finished working with the perimeter, start painting the main area of ​​the ceiling. Fill the patch with water emulsion and dip the roller in it. Then roll it well on white paper so that the paint evenly saturates the pile and begin painting the ceiling.
3. Hold the roller at a 45-degree angle, making sure it is not over your head.
4. Apply the first layer parallel to the rays of light falling on the ceiling. Make the second pass perpendicular. The third layer should be applied in the same way as the first.
5. Make parallel movements with an overlap of 5 cm. Make sure that the layer is applied evenly. Do not roll over one place many times - an influx will form.
6. To remove excess water-based emulsion from the ceiling, walk over the area with a dry roller without paint - its coat will absorb the excess.
7. Use a bright, focused beam of light, such as a flashlight, to determine the quality of the surface.
8. Apply the final coat with a new roller; this will help ensure uniform distribution of the paint composition and prevent streaks.

Water-based paint is an affordable way to create beautiful ceiling. In order for the quality of work to be at its best, you need practice and adherence to simple techniques. The result will be a surface that will delight you with its uniformity.

Video: how to paint a ceiling with high quality

One of the most difficult stages of home renovation that everyone faces is House master, is the ceiling decoration. Lime or chalk whitewash, which was widely used until recently, is now used quite rarely. This is explained by the fact that the initially snow-white ceiling becomes dirty over time and takes on an unsightly appearance.

In addition, such finishing requires significant labor to prepare the surface for application. finishing coating. Painting the ceiling with acrylic paint retains its attractive appearance much longer; maintaining such a finish is not particularly difficult. Repairs are easy and quick, and you can apply the paint yourself.

A perfectly painted ceiling has an absolutely monotonous surface

Getting ready to repair the ceiling

The beautifully painted ceiling is shown in the photo. To paint the ceiling without streaks, you need to be well prepared for the work. First of all, you should free the room as much as possible from interfering furnishings. Then you need to carefully remove old finishing from the ceiling surface.

After this, it must be properly leveled, removing all significant differences in height. On final stage Before preparation, a layer of primer is applied to the coating to improve the adhesion of the paint to the base and to use it more economically. Will be required following materials and tools:

• stepladder and film for covering interior items;
• spatula and paint roller or wide brush;
• grinding machine and sandpaper;
• primer and putty;
• safety glasses, a respirator and a thick work suit;
• container with water and a flashlight.

By illuminating it with a flashlight, you can easily identify existing unevenness in the coating. It is most convenient to moisten the surface with a spray bottle or a paint roller, or apply a primer with a wide brush. The use of a stepladder makes the job much easier. A spray gun helps a lot to paint without streaks.

Painting the ceiling yourself will help reduce the cost of repair work.

Preparing the room

Painting the ceiling surface with acrylic paint requires preparatory measures. The room should be prepared for the simply amazing amount of dirt and fine dust that arises when removing the old coating. Cushioned furniture may be hopelessly damaged by scattered pieces of limestone and chalk dust soaked dirty water. As a result, sofas, armchairs and other furniture must be removed from the premises.

It is very convenient to cover walls and furniture with special film

Sometimes, for some reason, it is difficult to do this; in this case, you should cover all the remaining furnishings in the room with waterproof film. You can secure it with wide tape, which can be easily removed later.

Chandeliers and other lighting, to prevent short circuit the supply voltage is removed from electrical wires, which is especially important in the bathroom. Careful preparation helps to paint without streaks.

Removing old coating

The method for removing old coating depends on what finishing material has been used previously. The easiest way to remove whitewash is with chalk: it is washed off with a soft sponge soaked in water. If difficulties arise in this process, you will have to scrape off the coating with a metal spatula.

To begin with, a kilogram of table salt is dissolved in a bucket of warm water, and the area of ​​the ceiling to be cleaned is moistened with a spray bottle, a wide brush or a roller. After waiting until the whitewash gets wet, scrape it off with a spatula, to which it is useful to attach a scoop with wire, where crumbling dirt will be collected.

The most noticeable irregularities are cleaned off with a spatula.

In some cases, wallpaper or foam tiles. Wet wallpaper is easily separated from the base; foam tiles also break off easily. In the latter case, it is better to scrape off the remaining glue with a metal spatula; the use of chemicals can lead to injury. skin and visual organs. Soot stains on the surface are removed by washing with water mixed with soda; rust stains are treated with copper sulfate.

Putty and leveling

After cleaning the ceiling surface, it is visually inspected to detect any unevenness in the coating. Large cracks are sealed with reinforcing mesh, depressions are filled with putty and smoothed with a spatula, and protrusions are cut off.

Seams between concrete slabs and joints ceiling the walls are tapped to detect voids, which are also filled with putty. After carefully leveling the surface, a primer is applied to it using a paintbrush in two layers.

A composition with antiseptic properties that prevents further development pathogenic microflora. For proper drying of the primer, it is important to maintain the correct positive temperature in the room from five to thirty degrees Celsius.

Leveling the ceiling with putty

The final leveling of the surface before covering the ceiling with water-based paint is achieved by applying putty. Its first layer is located in the transverse direction to the primer coating, the second - transverse to the first. By illuminating the surface to be treated with a flashlight, it is easy to detect and eliminate even minor differences in height that will obscure nearby areas.

After drying, the roughness of the coating is removed with sandpaper. In the bathroom, putty should be applied especially carefully. Painted concrete will last a long time if the base is properly prepared. In the bathroom, the painted ceiling is exposed to quite aggressive effects.

When is a good brush and what is a better roller?

To perform high-quality painting work, both brushes and rollers are used. The brush is good for painting corners, joints of mating surfaces, heating batteries, pipeline networks and other similar elements. It is convenient to carry out lime whitewash with a large paintbrush; using a roller when working with such material is somewhat difficult.

It is better to use a roller when working on large areas: the larger the surface, the more effective its use. This is true for smooth surfaces, curved objects complex configuration Painting with a roller will not work.

Standard set for painting the ceiling

This tool can be used while standing in one place, using the long handle to move back and forth, which is important when access to the surface being treated is difficult. The paint is applied evenly, without visually noticeable strokes, and this is difficult to achieve when working with a brush. Painting the ceiling surface with a roller gives good results.

Choosing a roller is a separate issue

The choice of roller is an issue that requires separate consideration. This tool is available in a variety of sizes for processing various elements surfaces. There are also corner rollers that have a working coating on the end part, which is necessary when processing corners. Fur coat is the covering of the working part; it is made from the following materials:

• felt or velor;
• foam rubber or mohair;
• natural fur or polymers.

When using a roller, you must take into account that the more long pile near his fur coat, the greater the consumption will be paint and varnish material.

Working with a roller is much faster and easier, since it takes up several times more paint than an ordinary brush.
Rollers come in very different sizes and quality.

To cover the ceiling with acrylic paint, a roller with a coat made of synthetics is better suited, and the coating will be smooth and streak-free. You can work with oil-based paints with almost any type of this tool. It is only undesirable to use a foam rubber coat, since this material deteriorates under the influence of solvents that are part of oil paints.

Which water-based paint is better?

Before going to the store, you need to decide which paint is best to paint the ceiling. In the modern construction market there is a huge selection of paints based on water emulsion. They contain pigment and polymer components dissolved in water. Depending on the active substance, the following types of water-based paints are distinguished:

• containing liquid glass (silicate);
• highly resistant to moisture (acrylic);
• resistant to aggressive chemical environments (latex);
• characterized by versatility (silicone);
• inexpensive (polyvinyl acetate).

Several representatives of ceiling paints

You can decide which water-based paint is better in each specific case comparative analysis their technical characteristics. It should be assumed that the price and quality of this type of paint and varnish product correspond.

Color and tinting of acrylic paint

Acrylic paints are available as standard color palette. To obtain the desired shade, they are tinted. It is a procedure of mixing paint and coloring pigments to obtain the desired shade of paint and varnish material.

Tinting is applied if necessary cosmetic repairs, if part of the coating is swollen or peeled off, if there is not enough paint to complete the entire amount of work or if it is necessary to create a color palette that is in harmony with the surrounding environment.

When tinting, mix the paint thoroughly

IN acrylic paint coloring pigments are added, so-called colorants, made in the form of dry mixtures, pastes or the same paint. Their basis can be of organic or inorganic origin; organic gives more saturated colors, but they are unstable to ultraviolet radiation. Inorganic colorants have good resistance to aggressive influences environment, but the colors produced with their help are less bright.

If we paint over whitewash

Previously, whitewash was widely used to finish the ceiling surface. If it is necessary to apply paint over it, certain conditions must be met. Whitewash must be applied thin layer, in which there is no cracking. Otherwise, whitewash particles may begin to peel off during painting.

Ceiling primer is like butter that won’t spoil the porridge.

The test is carried out by applying a deeply penetrating layer of primer to the whitewashed surface. After it has dried, the control area is moistened with water, and if the coating does not peel off, paint can be applied over the whitewash.

Water-based paint will stay on the ceiling for a very long time if the layer of whitewash underneath has good adhesion to the surface and there are no bumps or cracks.

Of course, the use of a primer is mandatory if painting is not done with the same material that was used previously. In this case, the composition of the soil is determined by the choice of finishing coating.

How to paint with a roller

Following some simple rules will help you paint the ceiling with a roller. Before you begin the main work, you should use a brush to paint the corners and joints of the ceilings and walls. Then a little paint is poured into the painting tray, the roller is dipped into it, and the excess is removed from the coat on the ribbed part of the tray.

When painting the ceiling, it is important to position yourself comfortable stairs

You should start applying the first layer from the window opening in the direction perpendicular to the incidence of the sun's rays, and the second layer is applied after the first has dried in the transverse direction. In this way, it is possible to avoid the appearance of weakly painted areas that are invisible at first glance, but which will appear over time. Work should begin early in the morning, since the sun's rays at this time highlight all the irregularities well. Small defects in the dried coating detected during visual inspection are cleaned with fine-grained emery cloth.

Can be used with a spray gun

You can paint the ceiling using a spray gun. Its use makes the process much faster and easier compared to using paint roller. When preparing the tool for use, direct the sprayer to the side and, releasing excess pressure in the system, ensure that the emerging paint lays down in an even and thin layer.

When using a spray gun, it is easy to ensure uniform painting of the ceiling

The surface of the ceiling is divided into several sections and they are painted sequentially, while the stream of paint is directed strictly vertically. The sprayer is held at a distance of thirty to fifty centimeters from the surface, a meter segment is covered in approximately five seconds.

You should maintain a uniform pace of work; holding the nozzle at one point will lead to the formation of a too thick layer of paint flowing down. The first layer is applied in the direction transverse to the incidence of sunlight, the second - in longitudinal direction. To form a high-quality painted surface when working with a spray gun, three layers of paint and varnish material should be applied. Each subsequent layer is applied after the previous one has completely dried.

Little tricks

Small tricks will help you paint the ceiling efficiently. Thus, the finishing layer of paint and varnish material is applied in the direction of incidence of natural light rays, this makes the joints of adjacent layers invisible.

If a local, incompletely painted area of ​​the surface is discovered, it will have to be completely covered with a new layer of paint; attempts to paint only the defective area will lead to the appearance of clearly visible spots. Visual inspection from different viewing angles helps to identify such areas.

Scheme of movements when painting the ceiling

Under no circumstances should you attempt to neglect applying the primer layer. Such attempts to save money will lead to the fact that the paint that has poorly adhered to the base will soon simply crumble. You should not hesitate when applying paint; unjustified delays will lead to the fact that the dried material will begin to stick to the coat of the paint roller, and the work will have to start again. An excessively thick layer of applied paint can be brought back to normal by running a dry roller over it, while the pile on its coat will absorb the excess.

When starting to renovate your home, be it city ​​apartment or a house in the countryside, everyone understands that the most difficult stage in this case will be finishing the ceiling. Modern companies specializing in apartment renovation offer the most various options for this: finishing ceiling tiles or wallpaper, suspended or suspended ceilings, etc. But not every householder can afford their services. Therefore, do it yourself remains relevant.

Until recently, this type of ceiling finishing was especially popular. But with the development of new repair technologies, this method is used less and less. This is due to the fact that, despite its cheapness and harmonious combination snow-white ceiling with any type of interior, many are not satisfied with the complexity of the preparatory work. In addition, the whitened surface quickly becomes dirty and loses its attractive appearance.

Today, painting the ceiling with water-based paint continues to be one of the most popular methods of finishing it. Unlike whitewash, the surface painted with it retains its aesthetic appearance for a longer time. In addition, it allows for quick and easy maintenance of the ceiling surface.

This is one of the cheapest repair methods. In terms of its composition, this paint is a suspension based on polymer particles and pigment substances dissolved in water. Its peculiarity is that after application to the surface, intense evaporation of water occurs, and the polymers form a coating with high resistance to moisture. Water-based paint – environmentally friendly material, does not cause allergic reactions and negative impacts on the human body.

Choosing water-based paint for the ceiling

If you decide that the best option for you is to paint the ceiling yourself using water-based paint, then you have a difficult task: choosing from a huge assortment of products that would suit you in price and quality. Today on the consumer market you can find emulsion paints with various additives:

1. acrylic,
2. acrylic with latex added,
3. based on polyvinyl acetate,
4. with silicone or silicate base,
5. with mineral composition.

The cheapest of them are - polyvinyl acetate. But they can only be used in dry rooms. Ceilings painted with this paint cannot be washed.

Paints with latex added- the most expensive. They have a number of advantages, such as the possibility of wet care using detergents, obtaining a smooth, beautiful surface, etc.

Acrylic water-based paints- the most popular. They can be used in almost any room; they have increased resistance to abrasion during washing.

Paints with added silicate(liquid glass) are found wide application for painting plastered, stone or concrete surfaces.

How to choose water-based paint so that it has high strength characteristics, gives a beautiful surface after painting, etc. Based on the names of paints and jars for sale, it is difficult to understand how one type differs from another and what their advantages are. Moreover, the seller himself often tries to sell first of all the product that is more expensive, without thinking too much about its quality.

Read the label

Therefore, in order not to make a mistake with your choice, you should carefully read what is written in the annotation on the label of a can of water-based paint. In it, the manufacturer indicates:

• What type of work is it intended for?
• What is the paint consumption per square meter (which is very important for determining the required amount),
• Degree of coverage (the ability of paint to cover a dark background with white, in the form of a continuous canvas),
• Its resistance to abrasion during wet cleaning, etc.

Be sure to pay attention to the fine print. Most often, basic information about technical specifications the paint is contained there. For example, if the annotation states that the paint has:

1. "High resistance to dry abrasion"- this means that the surface painted with such paint cannot be washed, but can only be wiped with a dry cloth or use a vacuum cleaner.
2. “Use in dry rooms with reduced operational load”. This inscription indicates that the water-based emulsion is not suitable for painting kitchen areas with a large amount of greasy fumes from cooked food, as well as in bathrooms where there is high humidity.
3. “High abrasion resistance, indelible”– a ceiling painted with this paint can be washed with water without using detergents.
4. “It has dirt-repellent properties and is highly resistant to abrasion during intensive washing”. This best view water-based paint. The surface coated with this type of paint can be washed using gentle detergents.

Water-based paints can be glossy and semi-gloss, matte and semi-matte. Their difference is that matte paints slightly mask small surface defects and visually increase the height of the room. But they are difficult to wash. A surface covered with glossy paint is easier to clean, it is more resistant to abrasion, but small cracks and other flaws in the ceiling are visible on it. The best option is to choose semi-gloss or semi-matte paint.

Another important point. You need to purchase water-based paint in a store that has an insulated warehouse. The fact is that when it freezes, the structure of the paint is damaged, which is no longer restored when it thaws. This means that the purchased paint has lost all its beneficial properties.

It is recommended to use water-based paint, the purpose of which is to paint the ceiling. It spreads perfectly over the surface, practically does not drip, and has excellent adhesion.

Preparing the ceiling for painting

Before you start painting the ceiling surface with water-based paint, you need to carry out preparatory work. First, you need to free it from whitewash or layers. old paint. To get rid of chalky or lime whitewash, you will need to moisten it generously with water using a paint roller, and then scrape it off using a chisel or steel spatula. Finally, wash the ceiling with a sponge.

Removing the old paint layer

To update a ceiling painted with water-based paint, it will take much more time to carry out preparatory work. This is due to the fact that the process of removing previous paint is quite labor-intensive, since layers of old paint are practically insoluble in water, and therefore it is not possible to completely scrape them off from the ceiling. Most often, this work comes down to removing areas of peeling paint with a spatula.

To make this not entirely pleasant job easier, you can use this technique: moisten the old coating with plenty of water using a water sprayer or a foam roller. Repeat this procedure twice with an interval of twenty minutes. The moisture should thoroughly saturate the old coating. Then you need to create a draft by opening all doors and windows. The layer swollen with water forms swellings, and removing old water-based paint with a spatula will not be difficult.

This work must be done very quickly so that the surface being treated does not have time to dry. After this, it is necessary to treat stains from smudges and rust with a 5% solution of copper sulfate. If there are stains on the ceiling that are difficult to remove, use one of the following compounds:

1. a solution of hydrochloric acid, two or three percent concentration (carefully, trying not to get the acid on the skin, wipe the stains);
2. a solution of 20 parts of crushed lime, diluted with one part of drying oil,
3. a thick solution of water and lime with the addition of denatured alcohol (approximately 50 ml).

Any of the last two mixtures is applied to the dirt for 10-15 minutes. Repeat until they are completely removed. Usually two procedures are enough.

If your ceiling is up current repairs whitewash was applied - (there you will also find information on how to find out what the ceiling was painted with previously).

Ceiling leveling

Once the ceiling surface is completely cleaned, it is necessary to level it. The best choice for this is a thin-layer putty, which has good adhesion properties, has excellent ductility and gives flat surface, which can be easily sanded with fine-grained sandpaper. Apply putty to the ceiling using a spatula.

Often, leveling the ceiling is done by applying a special putty-whitewash on an oil-adhesive basis, which is evenly distributed over the surface using a roller, brush or spatula. Before this, it is necessary to seal all the cracks and crevices in the ceiling, filling them with the prepared composition. In order for the putty to completely fill the cracks, they must be slightly widened before applying it.

Primer

The next preparatory operation is priming the surface, which is performed with the same paint. It is applied in a thin layer. It is allowed to dry thoroughly so that the putty does not come off.

The main stage of painting

Painting tools

To perform high-quality painting of the ceiling with paint based on water emulsion, you will need:

1. paint brush for painting butt joints between the wall and ceiling, as well as corners;
2. a narrow brush for making corrections;
3. fur, long-haired roller,
4. paint tray,
5. ribbed surface for even distribution of paint over the surface of the roller.

Coloring rules

just like when whitewashing with chalk, it is better to apply the first layer of paint parallel to the rays of light from the window, and the second - parallel to the window frame

Many people do not know how to paint a ceiling with water-based paint correctly. In most cases, they do not take into account when performing painting work, directions luminous flux and many other nuances. Therefore, the painted surface turns out uneven, with stripes from the passage of a brush or roller, with lighter or darker spots. To prevent this from happening to you, follow these rules.

• You should always start painting from the corners and joints between the wall and the ceiling. In this case, the farthest corner relative to the front door is painted first. To do this, wet a wide paint brush halfway in the paint, then squeeze it out slightly to remove excess. A passage is made along the entire perimeter, 3 to 5 cm wide. Thanks to this, during further painting with a roller, the junction of the ceiling and the walls, as well as the corners, will not be damaged.
• The main whitewashing of the ceiling with water-based paint is done with a roller. It is applied in three passes, regardless of what type of paint is chosen. In this case, the very first pass of paint is carried out parallel to the rays of light incident from the window. The second is in a direction perpendicular to it. The latter should always be directed towards the window.
• Each subsequent painting is carried out only on the well-dried previous layer. This requires from 8 to 12 hours.

Painting technology

1. In a tray filled with paint, moisten the roller and rub it three or four times over the rough surface. This will allow the paint to spread evenly across the roller.
2. Make the first pass on the ceiling section. Starting from the corner on the left side of the wall opposite the window.
3. The roller must be moved from left to right. Then change direction. In this case, you need to ensure that the paint is applied in an even layer, without visible transitions. You can also move the roller using W-shaped movements.
4. The following technique will help remove excess applied paint: when there is no more paint left on the roller, pass it over the painted surface. It will absorb all the excess.
5. While painting, use a directed bright beam of light to check the quality of the paint.
6. Using a new roller during the last painting will ensure a uniform surface.
7. Until the paint has completely dried, no drafts are allowed in the room. It is advisable to protect the painted surface from direct sunlight. This will prevent stains from appearing. Do not try to dry the painted surface with electrical appliances.

Features of painting a plastered surface

The ceiling to which plaster has been applied can be painted using a special spray gun or a regular vacuum cleaner. They provide high-quality, uniform distribution of paint on the plastered surface. ceiling surface. At the same time, it lays down in a thin, even layer. It is best to paint using a spray gun over a primer that has already been applied with a roller or brush.