Painting walls and ceilings consists of applying it evenly to the area being treated, without allowing it to flow, drip or get into other areas.
Excess paint will spread over the surface, and its drops may fall on wooden structures and on the floor
Begin each area by brushing all edges, corners and trim and decorative elements. Painting flat surfaces with brushes and rollers is a three-step process. First apply the paint to the surface to be painted, then blend it evenly and finally smooth it to obtain a seamless finish.
Continue painting to the wet edge of the painted area. First, brush along the edge of the area, then paint the area with a roller, then move on to the next area. When two painters are working, it is better if one paints the edges with a brush, the second paints large areas with a roller.
Minimize brush marks. When painting with a roller near the corners of walls or near the ceiling, move the roller shell slightly. When dry, areas painted with a brush will produce a different finish than areas painted with a roller.
How to paint a ceiling?
Paint the ceilings a roller with a handle extension. Wear safety glasses when painting ceilings overhead. Start at the corner furthest from the front door. Paint the width of the ceiling in approximately 1 x 1 m sections, first brushing along the edges and then applying the paint with a roller.
Apply paint in diagonal movements. Blend the paint evenly using forward and backward movements with final smoothing movements; the roller movement should be directed towards the wall in which it is located. front door After each pass, the roller is removed from the surface to be painted.
How to paint walls?
The walls are being painted approximately 0.5 x 1 m in size. Start working from the top corner, brushing along the corners between the walls and ceiling and then painting the area with a roller. To prevent paint from dripping, apply the initial diagonal with a roller on the area from bottom to top.
Blend the paint evenly horizontal movements; The final smoothing movements of the roller are performed from top to bottom and paint the area directly below with the roller. Do the same procedure on adjacent sections of the wall. Use a brush and then a roller to first go over the area at the top and then at the bottom. All final smoothing movements are performed towards the floor.
How to use the brush
Dip the brush into the paint one-third of the way down the bristles. Tap the bristles against the edge of the jar. If you dip the brush deeper, there will be too much paint on it. If you pull the brush along the edge, this will wear off the bristles.
Use the narrow side of the brush to paint the edges and edges; The pressure on the brush should be such that the bristles bend slightly. Watch the edge. Coloring is done with long, slow strokes. Always paint from dry area to wet area to avoid paint marks.
Use the wide side of the brush to paint the corners of the wall. Before the paint dries, paint over any exposed areas with a brush or roller.
To paint with a brush large area, apply 2-3 diagonal strokes. Hold the brush at a 45° angle to the surface to be painted, applying pressure on the brush so that the bristles bend slightly. Blend the paint evenly with horizontal strokes.
Level the surface by moving the brush vertically across the painted surface, from top to bottom. Use light strokes; At the end of each stroke, lift the brush. This method is best for slow-drying alkyd enamels.
How to paint with a roller
Using a roller soaked in paint, draw a diagonal line approximately 1-1.5 m long along the surface. On the walls, this line should go from bottom to top, then the paint will not flow down the wall. The roller should be moved slowly so that the paint does not splatter.
From the top of the diagonal line, draw a straight line down with the roller. Place the roller at the beginning of the diagonal line and draw the line upward until the roller runs out of paint.
Submerge the roller completely into the tray to absorb the paint. Remove the roller from the tray and roll it back and forth along the inclined squeezing wall so that the paint is evenly distributed over the pile. The roller should be saturated with paint, but when it is removed from the tray, the paint should not drip from it.
Using horizontal back and forth movements, blend the paint over the remaining unpainted area.
Smooth the painted area with light movements of the roller, moving it vertically, from top to bottom. After each pass, move the roller away from the wall and reinstall it at the top point.
To obtain an even finish on walls and ceilings, paint in small areas. First, brush along the edge of the area and immediately paint it with a roller; only then proceed to the next section. If the painted edges dry before a large area has been rolled on, marks will be left that will be noticeable on the finish of the wall. At natural light It’s easier to spot missed spots.
To avoid leaving marks when painting and to paint as much surface as possible, keep the brush and roller full. Move the roller slowly so the paint will not splatter.
Hello! Today I want to tell you a few useful tips when working with a roller and brush.
Since during painting there remains excess paint on the brush, which flows down the brush and down the hand, causing a lot of inconvenience, you can do this: take a piece of wire, bend it at both ends and put it very tightly on the edge of the bucket of paint. This will serve as both a brush cleaner and a stand for it.
The brush should always be dipped in the paint. To do this, you need to take a metal rod, then drill holes in the handle of the brush and, as the paint decreases in the container, move the rod to other holes.
In order to serve as long as possible and always be like new, it must always, after painting, be washed with special care in a solvent, warm water with soap; Instead of soap, you can use washing powder. Then comb the brush with a sparse comb.
If the break between working with the brush was short, you can put it in a jar of solvent. Place a plastic bag around the neck of the jar and tighten it with an elastic band.
To clean the brush after painting with varnish, you need to put it in a container of water for a day. The varnish, which has already hardened, will become loose, and without it special effort can be cleaned.
If the paint has dried on your brush, do not rush to throw it away, but try boiling it for several hours in water with the addition of 1/4; packs of washing powder. Then, taking it out of the water, separate the bristles with an awl, comb it with a metal brush and rinse.
You can make a flute from two flat tassels, connecting them tightly together with two plywood overlays and knocking them down with small nails.
When whitewashing a ceiling, you can use a regular brush to make a brush with a long handle. To do this, you need to saw off the end of the stick at an angle of 30 degrees, and put a piece of rubber hose on top. After making two holes in the hose, insert the brush handle into it.
When in the bathroom or kitchen, the roller handle can be extended using an aluminum tube or a regular stick. And so that the paint from above does not drip onto you, you can make a small tin tray under the roller.
To paint with a roller, be sure to use a special container for paint; it has a recess for paint and a ribbed surface free of paint. The roller is dipped in paint and “rolled” over this ribbed surface, thereby removing excess paint and distributing it evenly over the entire surface of the roller coat.
To prevent lime from getting down your collar and sleeves when whitewashing ceilings, put a cap made of any waterproof material on the handle of the brush. Now all the solution flowing from the brush will be collected in the cap. And the place where the cap is connected to the handle can simply be covered with plasticine or putty.
If you hold a piece of foam rubber in a tin holder, you get a very convenient brush that can be used to shade paint well. And instead of washing it every time after painting and varnishing, you just need to replace the foam rubber. Foam rubber is ideal for applying paint through. The paint lays perfectly evenly and does not smear along the edges of the stencil.
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There is an opinion that to get a high-quality painted ceiling you need to purchase good and expensive paint. But it doesn't always work out that way. No material is capable of providing a beautiful ceiling surface if a poor-quality tool for its application is chosen. Compliance with the technology of applying paint to the ceiling surface also plays an important role. Very often the question arises: what to use to paint the ceiling: a roller or paint brush. After all, you want to get a flat and smooth surface.
It should be borne in mind that the ceiling is the part of the room that is first noticed by those present. And it is optimal if it is flawless. How to paint a ceiling with a roller to achieve this result? Let's try to figure it out and provide some tips.
Tools
Comparing the surface of the ceilings, we can conclude that today many people level it with the help of drywall. After finishing with putty materials, a perfectly flat surface is obtained. To paint such a ceiling, you can use paint rollers. But, having come to the market and seeing the entire assortment offered, there arises next question, which one is best suited for painting the ceiling surface. Many people, especially beginners, are lost in choice and decide in favor of a paint brush. This is also an option, but you should know that the quality and consistency modern materials for painting is such that when using a brush some misunderstandings may arise:
- Brush strokes will definitely remain on the surface of the ceiling, and a perfect result will no longer be achieved;
- The quality of the brushes leaves much to be desired. Very often, when using a brush, fibers from it remain on the surface.
Choosing a roller
So, the main task is to purchase a suitable roller for applying paint to the ceiling surface. The construction industry produces several types of rollers. All of them are classified according to the type of material from which they are made:
- foam;
- velours;
- pile.
It can be noted that their price is almost the same, but the quality is significantly different.
Each type has its own purpose, and it is better if they are used based on this.
IN at the moment We are interested in painting the ceiling with a roller, so we will listen to some advice from professionals on its choice:
- It is better to give preference to tools that have a fairly long pile.
- It is not recommended to paint the ceiling with foam rubber or velor rollers, as they have the property of absorbing excess paint material. During the work process, excess paint drips down or remains on the surface of the ceiling and turns into bubbles over time.
- The length of the pile on the roller must be determined by the structure of the surface being painted. The more defects the ceiling contains, the longer the fibers on the roller. In this way, you can ensure that the coloring material gets into all the recesses that have formed on the ceiling covering.
Checking the quality of the tool
When choosing a roller, you need to pay attention not only to the material from which it is made and its dimensions, but also to its quality.
You should know some signs by which you need to select a good tool:
- It is necessary that the tool is reliable and not deformed during operation.. Therefore, it must be squeezed well in your hand; if it has not changed its shape, then you can give it preference.
- The material should not have seams or joints, at least obvious ones. Otherwise, streaks will remain on the ceiling.
- Checking the strength of the material. When you pull it by hand, there should be no lint left behind. If the material is not of high quality, it will all remain on the ceiling.
Preparatory work
For this process we will need the following components:
- wide brush for painting;
- special plastic dishes;
- handle for attaching the roller;
- masking tape.
Surface preparation
The process of painting the ceiling with a roller is considered final, so you should carefully prepare for it. And the use of paint, no matter how carefully the work is performed, is fraught with some contamination. Before you paint the ceiling with a roller, you must first:
- remove all furniture from the room or, as a last resort, protect it using film;
- remove all lighting devices or close them;
- after removing the lamps, it is necessary to carefully insulate the exposed parts of the wires;
- protect the floor surface;
- Using masking tape, seal those places where paint should not come into contact.
Dyeing technology
To achieve high-quality painting of the ceiling and extend its service life, it is necessary to carefully follow the painting technology. It consists of several factors that it is not advisable to exclude:
- withdrawals old paint from the ceiling surface;
- cleaning the ceiling from dust;
- filling of defects that have arisen on the surface;
- priming;
- painting small elements, corners and other places inaccessible to a roller;
- the direct process of painting the ceiling with a roller.
Let us draw attention to the importance of priming the surface to be painted. Its essence is to create a moisture-proof layer that prevents paint and excess moisture from being absorbed in the room. The absence of a primer layer can lead to poor paint adhesion, and subsequently to paint falling off the ceiling surface.
For painting with a roller you need a large, flat space. With its help it is impossible to paint uneven parts. Craftsmen advise using a brush to paint all the stucco parts, as well as the corner profiles and some space on the ceiling near it. For the roller, you only need to leave a flat ceiling surface.
Dyeing process
After everything has been done preparatory work, we proceed directly to painting the ceiling with a roller. If you have little experience this process, then you should first fill your hand.
To do this, you need to choose a suitable area and practice on it.
This algorithm will tell you how to paint the ceiling with a roller:
- a small amount of paint is first poured into a special tray;
- the roller is dipped in coloring material and rub it very well over the uneven surface of the tray, which will allow you to remove excess paint on the instrument;
- be sure to pay attention to the fact that the paint on the roller is distributed evenly; if the ribbed surface of the tray does not help, you can remove the excess with a brush;
- apply paint to the surface of the ceiling, starting from the farthest corner from the entrance to the room;
- It is recommended to apply paint in parallel stripes, making sure that their edges do not have time to dry out;
- the paint should be applied overlapping the adjacent strip, covering about 10 cm;
- if the paint is applied in more than one layer, then it should be calculated so that the stripes of the last layer are located perpendicular to the windows;
- The next layer must be applied after the previous one has completely dried.
As you can see, painting the ceiling with a roller yourself is not at all difficult.
Even beginners and those with no experience in construction work can do it. The main thing is to carefully study the technology and strictly implement it.
The brush is the most versatile and therefore the most common painting tool. Choose a brush size that matches the nature of the surface being painted. For example, when painting a window frame or narrow door molding, use a panel brush, or perhaps an angled brush if an adjacent surface, such as glass, needs to be left untouched. For large flat surfaces, take a wide brush, then the work will go faster. Remember that when working with the widest brushes, your hand gets tired quickly, especially when using thick oil paint.
Always check how well the metal frame fits onto the handle and drive any protruding nails or paper clips flush. Make sure the frame is not rusted, as rust can discolor the paint. Use wire wool or sandpaper to remove rust.
Paint preparation
1. Wipe the lid of the jar thoroughly to completely remove dust. Then pry the lid with something thin and wide, such as the blunt end of a table knife, and remove it without damaging the rim of the can.
2. Stir the paint and pour some into a clean metal or plastic container, such as a small bucket. This is more convenient than working with a full jar, especially if it has no handle,
3. If the paint can has been used before, remove the film that has formed from the surface of the paint. Then mix the dye and strain it through an old stocking, tights or several layers of gauze.
How to hold the brush
1. Before using a new brush, run it vigorously back and forth across your palm a few times to remove any loose bristles. If the brush has been stored for a long time, wash it.
2. You can better control small and medium-sized hands if you hold them by the frame (rather than by the handle) between your thumb and other fingers.
3. When painting a wall with a wide brush, your hand quickly gets tired, and it is more convenient to hold such a tool by the handle rather than by the frame.
How to use the brush
1. To pick up paint, dip the brush into the paint about a third of the way down the bristles. If there is too much paint on the brush, it will drip and run down the handle.
2. Tie a string or wire to the arms of the paint bucket and wipe off excess paint from the brush on it.
3. Apply paint to the wood in long strokes, moving the brush along the grain until there is paint on it.
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During painting work Often you have to remove excess paint from the brush. A piece of wire, bent at both ends and tightly placed on the edges of a paint bucket, can be both a brush stand and a brush cleaner.
Take care of the safety of your brush. Do not place the brush next to the can, but always keep it lowered into the paint. To do this, stock up on a metal rod and drill several holes in the handle of the brush. As the paint in the can decreases, move the rod to another hole.
For the above purpose, you can use a piece of soft wire, bent as shown in the figure, and placed in a can of paint.
It is known that a paint brush can last a long time if, each time you finish a job, you wash it thoroughly in solvent and warm water with soap or washing powder. And if you then comb it properly with a sparse comb, the brush will become like new.
To prevent a paint brush stained with oil paint from drying out, place it in glass jar with solvent, place a plastic bag over the neck of the jar and tighten it with twine or rubber band.
A piece of an old bicycle inner tube, secured with a rubber ring, makes excellent temporary storage for paint brushes.
Paint or glue, as well as the brush you use, will not dry out if you use the following device. Cut off the neck of a plastic jar, turn it over and insert a brush into it. Keep the brush and paint in this position when storing. To work, remove the neck, after which the brush will fit freely into the jar.
To clean the paint from a paint brush, it is convenient to use a small plastic bag. Dip the brush into it and fill it with solvent. Secure the top of the bag to the brush handle with a rubber ring. Thus, it will be possible to preserve the solvent for a long time.
Cleaning a brush from the varnish that was used to cover the floor is not so easy. Organic solvents are needed, and they are rarely at hand. We recommend that after working with varnish, place the brush in water for a day. Although the varnish will harden, it will be loose and can be easily removed from the brush.
Before throwing away a brush with hopelessly dried paint on it, try boiling it in water with washing powder for several hours. After this, separate the bristles with an awl, comb with a wire brush and rinse.
If you have several small flat brushes and need a flute for painting work, then you can make it yourself. Take two flat brushes and join them together by pressing them tightly between two plywood pieces and nailing them together with small nails.
By combining a spatula and a brush, you will immediately feel the advantage of such a universal tool as soon as you begin to paint a surface on which there are still traces of unevenness after the putty.
To whitewash the ceiling, a brush with a long handle is not always at hand. In such cases, an ordinary brush is placed on a long stick. You can do it like this; cut the end of the stick at an angle of 30° and put a piece of rubber hose on it. Make two holes in the hose and insert the brush handle into them. It is much more secure to fasten it this way than to fasten it with rope.
The ceiling in the kitchen or bathroom can be painted using a paint roller, the handle of which is extended with an aluminum tube or a suitable stick. To protect yourself from paint drops, secure a small tin tray under the roller.
Painting with a brush with hair coming out is sheer torture. Make a clamp according to the size of the brush, put it on the clip that clamps the hair, and tighten it tightly with a bolt. Hair loss from the brush will stop.
A few drops of glue placed in a hole drilled in the crimp ring of the brush will also stop the process of hair loss.
This simple device (see picture) will protect your hand from getting paint when working with a brush. The plastic bottle is cut, and its half is put on the handle - we get a kind of microbath that will collect excess paint flowing from the brush.
When whitewashing the ceiling, part of the solution flows down the brush into the sleeve. Place a cap made of tin, cardboard or other waterproof material on the handle of the brush. The cap will collect all the solution flowing from the brush. Coat the junction of the cap with the handle with putty or plasticine.
Sleeves made from plastic bags, in the bottom of which holes are cut. This offer will also be useful for car enthusiasts when troubleshooting minor breakdowns on the road.
It is better to paint large surfaces with a roller than with a brush. It's not difficult to make a roller. Bend as shown in the picture, steel wire. Make a roller out of polyvinyl chloride and stretch a tube made of faux fur or some other fleecy material, place it on the long arm of a wire hook. Carefully tuck the ends of the tube inside the roller and cover with circles cut from plywood. Bend the end of the wire hook protruding from the roller or cut a thread on it and screw on the nut. Place a handle on the other end of the hook. The roller is ready.
A piece of foam rubber clamped in a tin holder makes a convenient brush. It's good for blending paint, it doesn't leave streaks. There is no need to wash it - dried foam rubber is simply replaced with new one.
A foam brush of a slightly more complex design than the one presented above has proven itself well when whitewashing ceilings. This brush does not leave streaks, it hardly drips, and it rubs the whitewash evenly. The width of the brush is 20 cm; sheet rubber is placed under the foam rubber for rigidity.
