When you paint a room, do you paint the ceiling too?

Question

When you paint a room, do you paint the ceiling too?

Answer 1

If you want to, yes. Just be sure you don't put it all on in one coat (if you want it thick) because it will drip down the walls and onto the floor. The edges and corners are hard, so be sure to get it all, but just be careful not to let it drip. I would suggest painting the ceiling a lighter shade of the color you're using so the color doesn't make the room seem overwhelming.

Answer 2

Of course. But, a cool effect is to paint the walls whatever color(s) and then paint the ceiling an off-white. That brightens up the room and gives the illusion that the ceiling is higher than it actually is.



The hard part is cutting in the color at the ceiling corner. Paint the ceiling first, including any multiple coats, and let it dry well before starting the walls (if you make an error, you want to be able to wipe off the color from the white ceiling). Use a small brush (1 inch or so) and a steady hand to apply the color about 6 inches to a foot at a time to do the edge. Come back with a bigger brush (2 to 3 inches) to make a bigger border. Then do the rest of the walls with a roller.



I highly discourage using painter's tape to make the transition from the wall to the ceiling. I have found that the paint tends to pull the paint off when you remove it, causing more work to reapply the paint and a lumpy surface where the paint was pulled off.

Answer 3

If it needs to be painted, then yes, you do. Or if you want to change the color, yes you do. And you paint it before you paint the walls, otherwise, you risk getting little flecks of the ceiling color on the wall.



If you are painting the ceiling the same color as the walls, it's important to know that the ceiling will absorb 20% less light than the walls. Which means your paint on the ceiling will look darker than on the walls. So, to avoid this, choose your wall color and then choose the ceiling color the same, only 2 or 3 shades lighter, which you'll find on the sample color chip.



Also, use ceiling matte paint on the ceiling. Don't use a gloss or even a semi-gloss. Your best bet for ceilings is the flatest mattest paint you can find. Primer also works, if you want to save money.

Answer 4

Should You Paint The Ceiling

Answer 5

I guess it depends on whether or not the ceiling needs it and then consider the choice of paint colour for the wall - is that also a factor? I painted a bedroom 3 walls blue and 1 cream. The ceiling had been fine but with the cream - its was a little disconnected. So I ran the cream on the ceiling as well. I love our room (well I love blue so that helps!!!). If it's not necessary, save your paint, but I think you'll be the best judge once the paint goes on the walls!!!!!

Enjoy your painting!

Answer 6

Paint the ceiling only if you want to, and you should if it is dull and dirty. Painting the ceiling white is a good idea, it makes the room look larger and professional looking, no matter what color the walls are.

Answer 7

if it needs painting, then yes. will help the room look fresh and new. most times, new paint on the walls will make the ceiling look dull and dirty, so a fresh coat of ceiling white is a great idea.

Answer 8

Not usally if the cieling has a bumpy surface, but if it is flat enough you can if you want to.

If the room is your bedroom,

Try using a different color or paint stars or a cool design that might help you fall asleep.



If it's a baby's bedroom paint a little baby picture on the cieling!! I've seen it done before.

Answer 9

Why put yourself through the extra hassel unless it just needs it. They make special paint called ceiling white but any paint will work.

Answer 10

i always do, start at the top of a room and work down, that way you don't splash the walls when you're painting the ceiling.

Answer 11

depending on the type of ceiling and if you want it to match the rest of the room i would paint my ceiling if i where you i think it would look better.

Answer 12

Noway! That would look really weird. I've never seen a painted ceiling.

Answer 13

i think it looks fresher to do the ceiling as well even if the colour is ok.,makes you feel you ve done the job properly too!do ceiling first its best to work your way down .emulsion on ceiling and walls gloss satinwood or eggshell on woodwork.p.s a tip a lighter shade on the ceiling will make the room look higher .

Answer 14

yes, paint the ceiling first

Answer 15

I paint it if it needs it or if I am chnging the color of the ceiling.



I like ceiling white most of the time though.

Answer 16

Yes, but it should be a much lighter shade of the wall color. Dark ceilings feel oppresive.

Answer 17

Paint it white, it will make the room look larger.

Answer 18

Yes i always give it a fresh coat of paint otherwise it can tend to look dirty against the new fresh paint.



Happy painting x

Answer 19

I did, with a lighter color than the walls. It looks nicer than having a white ceiling or ceiling with the same color as your walls...

Answer 20

I would!

..and if it was mine I'd get creative, by contrasting the walls! I'd use Lime Green on my walls and White on the ceiling! It'll make the room look bigger!

Answer 21

no!!!! unless it's the kind of ceiling that u can paint. like the flat smooth kind

Answer 22

That's up to you. Most people paint it white or a pale co-ordinating color.

Answer 23

If you want to change the color of the ceiling you can its all up to you. you dont have to though.

Answer 24

If it needs doing and usually before the walls to stop any drops or splashes getting on the walls.

Answer 25

Of course, or it wouldn't match, imagine a red room with blue ceiling. However if it was like light blue with white, then it wouldn't matter.

Answer 26

i've always wanted to but my parents think it'll ruin the ceiling

Answer 27

Yes, and the skirting boards

if a job needs doing, do it completely

Answer 28

Si, Senorita!

Answer 29

Yes!!! Otherwise, the walls will look "new" and the ceiling will look "old and dirty"!!!!

Answer 30

ya because u can look at ur favorate color people will give u comments put some of those glow in the dark stars

Answer 31

yes maybe not the same color but you definitely paint it

Answer 32

yes in white. And I usually do that first and then the walls second.

Answer 33

I usually don't if you do I would use a lighter color otherwise it tends to shrink the room.

Answer 34

usually u dont but hey if u wna then fo for it id leave it simple and go with white though

Answer 35

Yes, usually same color as the walls or lighter.

Answer 36

Depends, if it's for me...yes

If it's for a customer, whatever they want.

Answer 37

yes and no, only if it needs it or if you just want too.

Answer 38

no, you leave it white

or the original colour

Answer 39

um.... if it needs painting, and you want to.....

Answer 40

If it needs it or if you desire a ''change''.

Answer 41

if you want to

Answer 42

yes!

Answer 43

I didn't. It didn't need it.

Answer 44

No

Answer 45

no you do not