Ceiling and Drywall Solutions
Discover the transformative power of painting your living room ceiling. Learn what kind of ceiling paints are best, how professional painters paint ceilings, when to do popcorn ceiling removal and designer recommended paint colors.
Learn simple drywall repair techniques like fixing nail pops, holes, dents and cracks to achieve a flawless finish before painting. This guide covers common repairs and when professional help is needed.
The first step to repairing drywall for painting is to fill all those holes, dents, and gauges. For any small ones, it's a fairly quick and easy process. Use a pre-mixed or mix it yourself drywall compound and fill the necessary areas, making sure to smooth the compound out. It's a good idea to use two coats, just to be sure it's evenly filled. Then, allow the compound to dry and go over the area with sandpaper to smooth it out.
Painting a ceiling can be a little awkward to do on your own, even in spaces with lower or regular height ceilings. However, if you happen to have extra tall ceilings, it's even more difficult. Here are some tips on how to paint high ceilings.
When you paint a room, you probably only really think about the wall color. But there's one other part of the room that also needs to get painted: your ceiling. Here's what you need to know about painting your ceilings.
Choosing the right paint for your next room makeover is a little more complicated than simply just finding the right color. Once you've decided on which shade you're using, you'll have to decide on which type of finish you're going to use.