Paint the ceiling yourself - this is how it works without drops and streaks

Created: 01/04/2022, 02:16 PM

By: Janine Napirca

Use a brush to paint the corners and edges.

You can use a paint roller for larger areas.

© Ute Grabowsky / Imago

Paint the wall yourself?

No problem!

But what about the ceiling?

With these tips it works without drops and streak-free.

In order

to save

costs when

* or

, many people decide to swing the brush or paint roller themselves. With the walls, this usually works without any problems. But it looks different with ceilings. Many do-it-yourselfers often do not dare to paint their

a professional painter. Because ceilings, especially high ceilings, are difficult to reach, and you have to paint over your head. With a few simple tips, however, you can always paint your ceiling yourself in the future -

and

!

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Painting the ceiling: Make these preparations in advance

In order to be able to paint your ceiling, it is important to first make a few preparations.

If you are just moving in, the preparation is easy, because then you normally don't have to move any furniture before painting the ceiling.

However, if you want to paint in a fully furnished room, you should

the

.

Individual

can be moved to another room or, if necessary, placed in the middle of the room and

.

Also

It is also important

to keep

the

. The warmer it is, the faster the paint dries. But the ceiling area is always the warmest and if the paint dries too quickly while painting, it can lead to unsightly approaches. Alternatively, you can use a

that is characterized by a

. The longer the open time, the longer the paint stays wet. If you want to emphasize only the ceiling and not the walls, or if it should be different colors, make sure the edges with

, cover clean. Remember to remove the crepe while the paint is still wet to avoid unclean edges.

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Which is painted first - wall or ceiling?

Often all walls are painted with the ceiling.

But which one is painted first - wall or ceiling?

The order also matters if you want to paint your walls the same color as the ceiling.

Always

.

At the places where the ceiling and wall meet, i.e. at all corners and edges, you should use a brush instead of a paint roller to paint.

Also

How do you paint a ceiling streak-free?

What is the best way to paint a ceiling? So that your ceiling looks beautifully painted without drips and streaks, you should pay attention to the direction of the painting. First paint the edge areas, i.e. the

, for example with a long-handled and angled

. In addition, the direction of stroke follows the

, that means: first paint on the window and then work your way to the opposite wall.

If you divide the ceiling into squares, you will also find it easier to paint the ceiling.

For example, paint the first square lengthways and then crossways.

When applying paint for the first time, however, you should leave a small distance to the edge and only then paint it flush to the edge.

This allows the paint brush to glide better through the first layer of paint.

Also

In order to cover

to

, you should increasingly exert pressure and very important: Roll never completely empty the paint roller.

To ensure that the layer of paint is nice and even on your ceiling, the paint must be

applied

.

What role do you take on ceiling painting?

It is best to paint large areas with a large roller, this saves time.

You can use small rolls in hard-to-reach places.

With high ceilings, you should

extend

your paint roller with a

extension.

In addition, a

can be

very helpful when painting the ceiling.