An airless sprayer and a split foam.
Can you paint a popcorn ceiling with a sponge.
Prime the ceiling so the texture adheres well.
A popcorn ceiling is a tricky surface to paint.
Spray your popcorn ceilings you can still follow the ten steps above only now you don t need to cut in the edges or lights with a brush and you should take your time to make sure your prep work is 100 sprayed paint tends to find the smallest of gaps in plastic and tape.
Cut in around the ceiling edge with an.
Tap a sponge on the poster board in quick motions alternating the speed and rotating your hand as you do so or gently roll a small section of the sponge onto the board.
However you have to approach the process differently than you would a flat one.
To get this cottage cheese effect small particles are mixed with paint and drywall and applied to the ceiling.
When you need to touch up a spot it s difficult to know what approach to use on the bumpy uneven texture.
Popcorn and other textured surfaces require more paint to achieve full coverage so plan to use twice as much of the supply as you would on a flat ceiling.
Unlike popcorn ceilings of the past a ceiling textured with a sponge adds just enough dimension to make it visually appealing yet not overbearing.
A wide paintbrush with coarse fibers is generally recommended for painting popcorn ceilings.
I will show you how to paint a textured ceiling with a roller so any do it yourselfer can.
Sponge type paintbrushes may tear or smear paint.
While popcorn ceilings can add visual interest to a room they can often be difficult to keep freshly painted.
This how to on painting a textured ceiling is as easy as it gets.
It is possible to paint a popcorn or textured ceiling.
If you do choose to.
Ultimately the amount of texture is up to you.