How to paint your ceilings
Your ceilings can sometimes be overlooked, but with a refreshing colour and a flawless finish you’ll give people a reason to look up and admire your handy work. Discover how to paint your ceiling so it’s perfectly smooth.
Here's what you need to get started:
Products
Tools and Accessories
High-quality synthetic paint brush
Medium nap synthetic roller (10-18mm)
Paint pot
Roller tray
Extension pole
Painter's tape
Remember:
The nap length of a roller refers to the thickness of the roller cover. Less than 10mm nap length won’t deliver enough paint, and can make it look uneven. Most ceilings need a 10-18mm nap sleeve.
Follow these 4 easy steps
Step-by-step
Learn how to paint ceilings
Ceiling paint application FAQs
Dulux Ceiling White is perfect for living rooms, bedrooms and hallways. It has a mould-resistant formula with a five-year guarantee against mould, and is low odour and low VOC.
Dulux Ceiling White +PLUS Kitchen&Bathroom is suitable for the whole home, particularly damp areas such as bathrooms, kitchens and laundries. It needs just one coat over previously painted light colours. It has a mould-resistant formula with a ten-year guarantee against mould.
Both Dulux Ceiling White and Dulux Ceiling White +PLUS Kitchen&Bathroom are available in 1L, 2L, 4L, 10L and 15L cans.
Both Dulux Ceiling White and Dulux Ceiling White +PLUS Kitchen&Bathroom come in a white base which is tintable to other colours. Our most popular colours are Vivid White and Lexicon Quarter.
Patchiness on ceilings [link to new page] means paint can look blotchy or inconsistent. It can also include streaks made by the paint roller, brush marks or stipple from an uneven roller.
A patchy ceiling can cause a space to look unfinished or messy. A smooth, well-painted ceiling gives a polished feel.
Usually a patchy ceiling needs totally repainting. Re-painting a small area can often make the patchiness more visible.
Patchiness in dry ceiling paint is often due to not having a ‘wet edge’ as you paint. This means keeping the edge of the painted area wet so the paint blends smoothly when you roll the main surface. Check out more tips on how to avoid patchy ceiling paint.
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Interior how to guides
Prepare interior surfaces
Nothing beats a great paint job, especially one you’ve done yourself. Give yourself the best chance at success by following these instructions.
How to paint walls
The walls of your home colour your world. They are what set the mood for everyday life. So, the way you apply your paint can be just as important as the colour itself.
How to use a paint roller
To use a roller you'll need a tray, frame, roller cover and possibly an extension pole. Make sure you have the right roller for the job.
Help & Advice
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Help & Advice
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