I have a section in my kitchen ceiling that drops down for lighting, and the previous owners painted it a really ugly green/brown that makes the space feel gloomy. I decided to go ahead and paint it white, thinking it would be an easy task. I figured I'd use a roller with a 2-in-1 paint and primer since the area is smooth and doesn't have any texture. However, I'm really struggling! The paint feels thick and sticky, the roller seems too heavy, and the coverage is super patchy. I've done one really bad coat and I'm feeling pretty defeated. I've prepped the area by cleaning it and allowing it to dry, plus I picked what I thought would be a good paint. I've painted before, and it usually turns out fine, so I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong this time. Does anyone have tips for making this simple project go more smoothly?
2 Answers
Make sure you're using ceiling paint specifically for this kind of job! It’s designed for ceilings and makes application much smoother. Plus, if you’ve already started, don't worry—just think of your first coat as a primer. Applying two coats of ceiling paint should give you a nice even finish. I recommend a medium nap roller for this too. Also, look up some YouTube videos on painting techniques; they can really help with achieving good coverage!
Have you tried using a foam roller? They tend to work better for overhead projects like this, which might help with the heaviness and coverage issue you’re facing.
I haven’t, but I’ll definitely give it a shot! Thanks for the tip!