What's the best way to paint the ceiling when it has that bumpy stuff all over it?

Go to your home improvement or paint store and ask for a split foam roller. They are usually yellow and made of thick foam that has cuts about every quarter of an inch all the way down the roller. If you are using ceiling paint, you will not need to thin it, but with an average interior paint (latex) you will want to thin it some with tap water. just thin enough that is is the consistency of brown gravy. This will keep the paint from pulling on the acoustic as you roll it on. You don't want to wet the ceiling, or do anything to it prior to painting it, because excess moisture is what causes the acoustic to release. Don't be alarmed if some of the acoustic comes off while you are painting. This is completely normal. However, if large areas start coming loose, your ceiling may have had a water problem in the past. If in doubt, always hire a professional. Good Luck.What's the best way to paint the ceiling when it has that bumpy stuff all over it?
To get the best chance of professional results, rent a compressor and gun and spray it. Another option which could work well to cover that soundproofing texture is to get a ';rough texture'; roller with a nap of at least 3/4'; and roll the paint on using a 3 or 4-foot extension handle. Work one section at a time, keeping a wet edge, and working the paint in crosshatch patterns to get an even appearance. Don't forget to primer first!What's the best way to paint the ceiling when it has that bumpy stuff all over it?
you might have to use a paint sprayer
you can drape and mask off the walls with drop cloths and spray with inexpensive paint gun





or you can use a very thick roller and roll it on





i've done both depends on how much time you want to spend on


preparation and clean up
I just used a roller. One of the thicker ones. Make sure you ';wash'; the ceiling down first. My ceilings look just fine and i didn't use a sprayer.
With a sprayer.
If you don't want the bumpy stuff on it all you have to do is spray ceiling with water use a pest sprayer. Then use a 12'; drywall scraper and scrap it off. It will come off very easily. after that your ceiling should be nice and smooth. Its easily but messy.
All good answers. I dont know about washing them because if its a popcorn finish washing is impossible. As far as scraping it off, if it is popcorn you can buy a chemical to loosen it up and scrape it off. Spraying is the best but has the most prep work. I suggest a long nap paint roller and use Kils interion finish paint from Walmart. It goes on great and dosnt need a primer. I always use 2 coats just because you already have everything preped so you might as well do a good job and use 2 coats. Figure a gallon a coat for an average ceiling

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