It s all in the preparation.
How to paint basement ceiling.
Chuck is an amateur carpenter and diy weekend warrior.
How to paint an unfinished basement ceiling clean the basement ceilings.
Read directions and familiarize.
The wood rafters and beams soaked up a lot of primer so you will need a lot less paint.
Painting an exposed basement ceiling.
If you still have insulation i suggest to remove it.
After priming it s time to paint.
There s no reason to keep it unless.
After the primer is dry paint the area with two coats of ceiling paint.
Clear the basement and wear safety goggles.
We read the directions for the pro 2800 paint sprayer.
This guest post on how to paint a basement ceiling with exposed joists comes from a reader and friend of one project closer chuck williams.
Clean cobwebs off of rafters and ceiling to prepare the area for work.
Light colors will make the room look brighter and will visually raise the space but white is hard to keep clean.
Cover any appliances like washers and dryers with plastic sheathing and turn off the furnace and hot water heater.
Here are our 15 tips for painting an exposed basement ceiling with a paint sprayer.
We used 3 coats for the paint but it probably wasn t necessary.
Using an electric paint sprayer apply paint to the.
After you clean the ceiling it s time to clear the basement.
Review and ensure ductwork cables cords are nice neat and tucked for a cleaner paint job.
First the cut in section will remain wet until you roll so it blends in better.
Prepare basement walls to prevent over spray by taping at least one sheet of newspaper around the entire perimeter of.
And then roll that section.
Use plastic tarp and tape to cover areas that will not be painted.
Dark colors will visually lower the ceiling but will give it a very industrial look.
Instead opt for a cream or light gray shade.
Spray in the same manner as before.
During my efforts to upgrade my unfinished basement i wanted an alternative to the typical acoustic tile drop ceiling or drywall ceiling.
The actual paint spraying part of this job though it is still hard work and.
Spray the ceiling with three coats.