How to paint the ceiling with water-based paint for whitewashing

Specialist recommendations

• It is better to take paint from the middle price segment, to refuse cheap materials of low quality.
• Do not buy it on the market, but go to a hardware store where storage rules are observed.
• In order to avoid acquiring a fake, study reviews of manufacturers on the network, and check quality certificates in the store.
• To paint the ceiling with a roller with a long pile - it gives a smoother layer.
• Do not apply a thick layer of water-based emulsion. Distribute the composition evenly, if necessary, re-process, waiting for the first layer to dry completely.
• If the emulsion was applied unevenly, after drying, the unevenness can be corrected with sandpaper.

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Ceiling painting

Immediately before painting, the emulsion must be mixed well, and in some cases diluted with water. Often, the first layer is stained with a paint diluted to the consistency of milk, and the second - without dilution.

The scheme for painting the ceiling with water emulsion

For the correct preparation of the material, you need to follow the instructions.

Stirring the paint can be done with a drill with a nozzle suitable for this purpose (in the form of a mixer), and then pour a small amount of the solution into the cuvette.

The first step is to paint with a paint brush twice around the perimeter of the ceiling, paying special attention to areas inaccessible to the roller. The boundaries of the paint application must be shaded.

The main area of ​​the ceiling is painted with a roller. First, the instrument is dipped into the solution, after which it is rolled over the embossed part of the cuvette, squeezing out excess paint.

Painting should start from the corner of the ceiling, parallel to the window. It is necessary to constantly monitor the quality of paint application in order to completely paint over the surface. To fully track the results of the work, you need to take a couple of steps to the side, examining the surface at oblique angles. Inspection of the ceiling at a right angle will not be informative enough. If bald spots appear in the process, then they must be eliminated before the initial coating layer is completely dry. Otherwise, the color may turn out uneven and stains will form on the surface of the ceiling.

Instructions for painting the ceiling with water-based paint

The paint must be rubbed well so that the applied layer is thin. Firstly, this will provide an even coating, and secondly, a thin layer will dry much faster than a thick one. To ensure even application of the emulsion, press the roller with the same pressure. Professionals recommend painting the entire ceiling surface in one go, without taking long breaks in work. This is due to the fact that a fresh coat applied to dried paint can form an unaesthetic streak.

After the first layer of the material has been well applied to the surface, it must be allowed to dry well for 2-3 hours. Then the ceiling should be painted over with another layer of paint, applying it from the corner, but already perpendicular to the windows. This approach will ensure an even application of the material, without stains, streaks and unevenness.

Water-based paint is an excellent and inexpensive alternative to newfangled solutions for ceiling decoration. When applied correctly, it has been able to please the eye for many years with a high-quality aesthetic coating that is resistant to abrasion and is easy to maintain.

The main stage of painting

Painting tools

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

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

Staining rules

just as with chalk whitewashing, 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 do not know how to paint the ceiling with water-based paint correctly. In most cases, they do not take into account during painting, the direction of the luminous flux and many other nuances. Therefore, the painted surface is 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.

• It is always necessary to start painting from the corners and joints between the wall and the ceiling. In this case, the farthest corner relative to the entrance door is painted first. To do this, a wide paint brush is moistened halfway in the paint, then squeezed out slightly to remove excess. A passage is made around the entire perimeter, with a width of 3 to 5 cm. Due to this, with further painting with a roller, the joints of the ceiling and walls, as well as the corners, will not be damaged.
• The main whitewashing of the ceiling with water-based paint is performed with a roller. It is applied in three passes, regardless of what type of paint is selected. In this case, the very first paint pass is performed parallel to the rays of light falling from the window. The second is perpendicular to it. The latter should always be directed towards the window.
• Each subsequent staining is carried out only on the well-dried previous layer. This takes 8 to 12 hours.

Painting technology

1. In a tray filled with paint, moisten the roller and run it three to four times over the rough surface. This will allow the paint to spread evenly over 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. It is necessary to move the roller from left to right. Then change direction. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the paint lays down in an even layer, without visible transitions. You can move the roller and W-shaped movements.
4. The following technique will help to remove the excess of the applied paint: when there is no paint left on the roller, pass it along the painted surface. He will absorb all the excess.
5. In the process of painting, check the quality of the painting using a directed bright beam of light.
6. Using a new roller during the last painting will give a uniform surface.
7. Until the paint is completely dry, drafts are not allowed in the room. It is advisable to protect the painted surface from direct sunlight. This will avoid stains. Do not try to dry the painted surface with electrical appliances.

Features of painting a plastered surface

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

If during the painting of the ceiling with water-based paint, all the technology was strictly followed, then the result will delight you with the beauty and uniformity of the surface.

Materials (edit)

• Chalk is the most popular option. The advantages of whitewashing with this material are low price, the coating is ideally white. The downside is fragility: if you whitewash the ceiling with chalk, soon after the repair, such a nuisance as its crumbling may occur.
• Lime whitewash will well mask small irregularities. Unlike chalk, this type of coating will last much longer. Lime can pass water through itself, which is necessary in rooms with high humidity.
• Painting with water-based paint will be more expensive, the material is not consumed as economically as if it is painted with lime or chalk. You do not need to prepare the solution yourself - this material is sold ready-made. A wide range of shades allows you to implement any design ideas.

Common mistakes made by DIYers

Repair beginners can make a number of mistakes when painting the surface with water-based emulsion. In order not to repeat other people's mistakes, it is better to know them in advance:

• Overpainting without surface preparation. All dirt, defects remaining on the wall will appear after painting, and the result will be of poor quality;
• Wrong tool. It is better to choose a roller with a 6-7 mm pile, for the 2nd layer a pile of 1.5 mm is suitable;
• Work with a brush in different directions, when the paint dries, strokes in different directions will become noticeable, you should always move the brush in one direction;
• Painting in one layer, applying one layer is difficult to get an even coating, it is better to do at least two;
• Painting on top of a dry surface, so as not to be mistaken, look at the solution packaging, how long it takes to dry. Otherwise, the tool will stick to the surface, some of the paint will come off;
• It is impossible to apply paint in the heat and under the bright sun. In the heat, the layers will dry out too quickly, and in poor lighting it will not be possible to see the flaws.

It is difficult to get an even coating by applying one layer; it is better to do at least two.

Helpful advice from professional craftsmen

Important
Be sure to take into account the peculiarities of the room when choosing materials, tools and when repairing. For example, in the bathroom, it is better to use a moisture-resistant solution to protect the ceiling from the formation of fungus, otherwise the coating will soon begin to crumble rapidly.

Usually 2-4 coats are required. Each next layer must be applied when the previous one is completely dry.

It is important that the coating dries naturally A beautiful, flat ceiling is an important element in the perception of the overall appearance of the room. Read our articles on how to insulate, repair, level and putty the ceiling surface yourself.

Materials (edit)

The main rule is not to buy anything on the market. In addition to the risk of purchasing fake products of poor quality, materials in such places are stored incorrectly. Water-based compositions freeze at low temperatures, and after defrosting they lose their qualities.

To choose the right water emulsion, you need to pay attention to the following:

Drying time. This indicator ranges from 2 to 24 hours

However, it is important to remember that the drying time depends on the humidity and temperature in the room. Optimum indicators: 18–20 degrees Celsius and humidity not higher than 65%.

Viscosity

This parameter reflects the degree of dilution of the material with water. If you plan to paint with water-based paint using a roller, then this indicator should be no more than 45. If the work will be carried out with a spray gun, then no more than 25.

Material consumption. Indicated in liters per square meter. Most manufacturers indicate consumption without taking into account the absorbency of the surface, so it is recommended to add 10% when calculating.

Shelf life.This indicator is important if repairs are still planned, but the procurement of materials has already begun. Usually the shelf life of water-based emulsions does not exceed two years.

Opacity. This indicator reflects how well the composition covers the color of the base. If it is low, you will have to paint the walls in several layers.

You will also need consumables:

• Primer. Provides a high level of paint adhesion to the wall. In addition, thanks to the use of a primer, there will be no smudges on the walls. It must be made on the same substrate as the paint. That is, for acrylic paint you need an acrylic primer, for silicate paint you need a silicate one.
• Sandpaper. Required for sanding the surface before work.
• Putty. If there are a large number of defects, a starting and finishing putty will be required. If there are few defects, then only the finishing one is enough.
• Polyethylene film. She can cover the floor and bulky furniture, which is difficult to remove from the room, to protect against ingress of the composition.
• Masking tape. Serves for limiting areas for painting and fixing the film.

Some consumables, for example, polyethylene or masking tape, are not required attributes of staining, but it will be difficult to work without them.

Ceiling preparation

The first thing you need to do when working with paint is to take out all the furniture. Of course, you can cover it with a film, but there is no guarantee that there are no holes in it or it will not break. Better still endure everything. Use gloves and a mask when working. Lime is not good for your health.

Whitewash is easier to remove when wet. Use warm soapy water. Apply it around the entire perimeter of the ceiling. Change the water as it gets dirty. Treat the entire ceiling thoroughly.

If you have a thin layer of whitewash, then in a soaked state, you can remove it with a regular roller. Also wet it with water periodically. You can use a brush instead of a roller. For the convenience of work, you can use a spray bottle and moisten the ceiling with it, and remove the coating with a sponge.

If the whitewash is not removed in this way, then you will have to work with a spatula. Use it to scrape off the whitewash from the ceiling.

Another way to remove is with paste. It simply sticks to the whitewash and, after drying, transforms into a film that is easier to peel off. You can make the paste yourself. Add flour or starch to boiled water. Stir gradually to prevent lumps from forming. Cool the mixture slightly and apply to the ceiling with a roller or brush, spreading evenly. Then wait until the mass is dry and forms a crust. Remove it with a spatula.

If this does not help, you can only remove the whitewash with a grinder. Drinking will be enough, so close the door and put on a protective suit. Then you will need to thoroughly wash the entire room. It is desirable several times with special means.

And the most radical way of getting rid is with acid. You need to work with full protection: glasses, a mask, gloves and a suit. Add acetic acid to water in small portions. There should be no more than 3% acid per volume of water. The order is exactly this: water, then small portions of acid, otherwise it will react. Using a brush, apply the solution to the ceiling and then remove the coating with a trowel or brush. The surface of the ceiling must be washed with soapy water.

After removing the whitewash, putty all cracks and holes. Prime the surface. Choose a primer exactly for the paint that you will be applying. Preferably from one manufacturer.

Painting technology

After preparing the base, they proceed to the painting itself, it can only be carried out on a dry base. The container with the solution is opened and thoroughly mixed, if they are going to apply a certain shade, then the selected color is added to the solution gradually, mixing the composition to the desired color.It is possible, if the water emulsion is too thick, dilute it with water.

A little solution is poured into a painting bath, and painting begins:

1. The instrument chosen for painting is dipped into the solution, and the excess is removed on the embossed part of the cuvette.
2. They start with processing internal corners, recesses, places that are difficult to access.
3. The surface is painted with a roller, monitoring the evenness of the resulting coating; if flaws are found, they must be closed immediately.
4. When the first layer dries, apply the next one in the same way. It takes 6-8 hours to dry.

The surface is painted with a roller, monitoring the evenness of the resulting coating; if flaws are found, they must be closed immediately.

How to paint the ceiling with a water emulsion with your own hands

Each of the water-based paints on the can has instructions for use. The order of work is described there. Some formulations just need to be mixed well before work: undissolved polymers can settle at the bottom of the can. Some formulations require dilution. The amount of added water is also prescribed in the instructions and depends on the method of application. They dilute more under spray guns; when using a roller, thicker compositions are required.

Paint tray makes work easier

When diluting a water emulsion with water, add it in small portions. Stir thoroughly and taste on the surface. If the paint lies flat, almost completely covers the base, you can paint.

It is more convenient to pour the paint into a special container with a bath and a ribbed platform. You can use a regular bowl and a clean piece of oilcloth, spread out next to it. It is not so convenient, but less expensive.

Which roller to choose

A roller for painting the ceiling with an aqueous emulsion is needed with a dense short nap. You need to examine it thoroughly. The pile should “sit” firmly and in no case should it “climb out”, even if you are pulling on it. Then inspect how the seam was made. In no case should he stand out. It must be hard to find. It is best if it is made obliquely.

Rollers for painting the ceiling with water emulsion

Devote maximum attention to the choice of roller: the quality of painting - the absence of stripes on the ceiling - largely depends on how good you have chosen the tool. It is more convenient to whitewash the ceiling with a water emulsion not from a stepladder, but from the floor. To do this, the roller is placed on a long handle and fixed well.

How to paint without streaks

So that there are no stripes on the ceiling, painting the ceiling with water-based paint should be completed no later than 20 minutes later. Water immediately after application begins to actively absorb / evaporate and stripes appear at the junction of the dried and "fresh" color. Therefore, it is advisable to prepare the room. It is necessary to turn off (wrap up) the heating batteries, to prevent the appearance of a draft. It is also advisable to clean the floor immediately before whitewashing, even if you work during the day, turn on the lights, this will allow you to better control the quality of the painting. Then you can get to work.

Ready-to-use water-based paint is poured into a container, a roller is dipped into it, then rolled well over the site, achieving uniform distribution over the entire surface. When the roller has a solid color, they begin to paint.

The corners are painted over with the first brush. After applying a little paint, take a small roller and roll it out well. Then they begin to paint the main surface. The first layer is applied parallel to the window, the second - perpendicularly.

You need to stand so as to look at the painted place at an angle. This will give you a good chance to see how evenly the paint is distributed, as well as the place where you have already painted and where not. Move systematically, without jumping from one piece to another.

It is more convenient to paint from the floor, and for this the roller must be attached to a long, but lightweight handle.

The width of the strip to be painted at a time is slightly larger than the width of the roller.After wetting the roller, place it approximately in the middle of the strip. Quickly roll the paint in both directions from one wall to the other. Don't waste a lot of time: you don't have much of it. On average, the water emulsion dries up in 10-20 seconds. Before that, you did not have time to apply a strip nearby - the border will be clearly visible, from which you will not get rid of. Having distributed the paint more or less evenly over the strip, dip the roller in the paint, and again roll it out from the middle of the ceiling. At the same time, go in the not already painted strip by about 10 cm. All this at a good pace without stopping and smoke breaks. The edges of the painted strip must not dry out. In general, these are all rules.

After applying the first coat of paint, some areas may be less stained. It is necessary to wait for complete drying, and paint a second time. This should already be enough to get a flat surface. If after the third layer of water-based paint you still have streaks and streaks on the ceiling, you will have to redo it. It is necessary to level the surface with sandpaper, prime again and paint again.

Which color

The easiest way to achieve perfect color evenness is to use "snow white" paint. All pigments clearly highlight even small irregularities, therefore, the process of filling the ceiling should be given maximum attention or use an acrylic or silicone based water emulsion.

Surface preparation

The first stage of work - preparation walls of a house or apartment for painting with water-based paint. All defects after staining will be visible, so the surface of the wall is made even and without distortions and build-ups. Sequence of work:

1. Surface cleaning. The old finish is removed, the walls and ceiling are cleaned.
2. Remove stains with soapy water or a special stain remover.
3. If the walls are uneven, they are removed with plaster.
4. Chips and cracks are sealed with plaster putty, alabaster putty is used for leveling.
5. The finishing stage is a primer before painting. It will improve adhesion and reduce the consumption of the water emulsion.

This completes the preparation of the walls for painting. However, if the walls or ceiling have large differences and irregularities, then this is eliminated by creating a frame and sheathing it with drywall. The wall will be perfectly flat. All that remains is to putty it. After that, the drywall is painted with water-based paint.

No. 5. Preparation of a solution for whitewashing

Since lime is used more often, let's start with it. The process of preparing the material is simple, but still requires care. So, how to dilute lime for whitewashing?

• for a start, it is worth preparing all the necessary ingredients in the required quantities. We need 10 liters of water, 2-3 kg of slaked lime, 150-200 g of aluminum alum, 50-100 g of coarse salt, which is pre-soaked, and a teaspoon of blue (if white whitewashing is needed) or 400-500 g of dye;
• in a small amount of warm water (about 1 l) dissolve all the components, then bring the volume of the solution to 10 l and mix thoroughly;
• if you are preparing a solution of colored whitewash, then it is better to immediately prepare as much of it as is required to finish the entire surface. Otherwise, it will be almost impossible to repeat the shade, no matter how accurately you measure all the ingredients;
• if you bought or just have quicklime at your disposal, then you can repay it at home. It is enough to mix it with water in equal proportions and stir thoroughly for 15-25 minutes. After that, it is advisable to leave the lime for 15 days in a closed container - this way it will lie as evenly as possible on the surface;
• the consumption of lime whitewash solution depends on the type of tool used for application and the characteristics of the material. Average consumption of 0.5 l of solution per 1 m2 of surface.

Now let's look at how to dilute a chalk-based whitewash:

• in 5 liters of warm water dissolve 30 g of wood glue, 3 kg of sifted chalk, 15-20 g of blue to enhance whiteness. This amount of mortar is enough for approximately 10 m2 of surface;
• the consistency of the mortar can be checked with a knife. If you dip the blade and pull it out, the solution should not completely drain from it. If it flows down, completely exposing the blade, then you can add a little more chalk, and it is better to do this in small portions.

Note that ready-made dry mixes are also on sale, where lime or chalk has already been mixed in the required proportions with other components - you just have to fill in the required amount of water. Such mixtures are more expensive if you take all the ingredients separately, but the difference is small.

Painting

Walls are painted in three layers: the first is a primer, the next two are paint and varnish.

Painting is carried out in stripes, overlapping each other at the junction, like writing the letter "W".

It is better to start work in daylight in the direction from the window in the opposite direction.

How to prepare a wall for painting

The preliminary stage includes plastering the unevenness of the wall, then applying a layer of putty. After the materials have dried, the walls are washed with soapy water and a layer of primer is applied.

Popular technologies

There are three main technologies for painting walls:

• brush;
• roller;
• spray gun.

Brushing is an energy consuming process with less than ideal results. The brush spreads paint unevenly and leaves streaks. However, you cannot do without a brush when processing areas in the corners, at the joints with the ceiling, around window frames. To do this, you need to choose a brush 10-15 cm wide, immerse it in the liquid by a third of the bristles, use a mesh to get rid of excess on the brush.

Roller painting is a quick method that requires care in distributing paint, first on the roller itself, then on the wall in order to avoid drips and splashes. To do this, use a special pallet with a container for water emulsion and a place for rolling.

The use of a spray gun gives a high-quality layer without streaks, gaps, smudges, color differences. The device has a large simultaneous coverage of the wall area, which speeds up the painting process.

How to paint with old paint

It is possible to update the interior without bothering to wash off the old coating only if the old paint does not peel off. For a new coating with water-based emulsion, it is necessary to clean the wall with sandpaper, apply a primer coat, then start painting.

If the old paint is covered with cracks, chips, peeling in places, then for better adhesion of the new coating it must be removed. The water-dispersion coating can be washed off with a special solvent, or mechanically using a spatula, chisel, grinder, construction hair dryer, etc.

How to apply to different surfaces

You can paint with a water-dispersion emulsion wallpaper, textured plaster, plasterboard structures, old oil paint finishes. Each of these cases requires an individual solution.

You can paint wallpaper specially marked "for painting"!

Others can behave unpredictably under the coloring composition - get wet, change the degree of surface smoothness, peel off the wall, absorb paint unevenly, creating stains.

Plasterboard walls are becoming more popular due to the variety of shapes and smooth surfaces.

This simplifies the process of wallpapering, however, a number of manipulations must be carried out for staining.

Drywall painting is possible when applied to a layer of finishing putty. The layer of putty here can be minimal, since it is intended not to level, but to create a uniform surface without seams and putty at the joints to obtain a uniform color in one layer of paint.

It is not necessary to apply a water-based emulsion to whitewashed surfaces - it is better to wash off the whitewash first. Chalk or limestone compounds will begin to crack and flake under the paint, which will force the walls to be repainted once a year.

Materials and tools

Ceiling whitewashing is performed with the following tools:

• a roller is a simple, convenient tool, it is easy for them to process the surface without leaving streaks and streaks;
• with a brush - when using it, visible strokes, stains remain on the base, therefore, the tool is used in hard-to-reach areas where it is inconvenient to use a roller;
• spray gun - allows you to evenly distribute the composition, speeds up the work, does not allow the emulsion to drain, however, the smallest particles of the mixture can get into the eyes or onto neighboring surfaces.

To prepare the surface for painting and convenient application of the composition, you will also need:

• sandpaper;
• masking tape;
• polyethylene film;
• putty knife;
• emulsion tray;
• ladder.