How do I paint a ceiling

Shalene Taylor
by Shalene Taylor

how do I paint a ceiling, thats got a patteren of a shell on it


  13 answers
  • Cindy Cindy on Aug 23, 2021

    I’m trying to delete my message up above.

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  • Cindy Cindy on Aug 23, 2021

    I’m trying reword what I was asking up above.

  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Aug 23, 2021

    Hello most times ceilings are painted with a roller and pole. The roller has a variable texture…that would be suggested for the surface type that you are working with.


    If you have some 3D decorative element it might be best to post a photo to offer additional information.

    A raised element might need paint brush paint application.

  • Cheryl A Cheryl A on Aug 23, 2021

    here is info for you

    https://homeguides.sfgate.com/tips-painting-ceilings-texture-25272.html


    without seeing a photo of the ceiling it is hard to know what you need maybe you should call professional painters in

  • Janice Janice on Aug 23, 2021

    A roller with a thick nap to it will work well. Without knowing the depth of the shell design, it's difficult to know if just a roller will get into all the crevices. You may need to also use a brush to get adequate coverage. An extension pole for your roller will save you a lot of work!

  • As others have said it's hard to know how deep the pattern is, but a roller is where I'd start. However, I'd inquire at the paint shop and show them a photo. They may have a tool to recommend that would do the job with ease.

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Aug 23, 2021

    You can use a stamp roller or a stamp that you repeat manually. Try "Artistic Painting Studio", they have a huge variety of rollers.

  • Mogie Mogie on Aug 23, 2021

    Use a paint sprayer or a long-handled foam brush. If you can, dust the ceiling first.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kS3LuRiv9I

  • William William on Aug 23, 2021

    Use a thick nap roller. 1/2" to 3/4" roller cover. You can screw a broomstick to the handle of the roller making painting easier.

  • Lindsay Aratari Lindsay Aratari on Aug 24, 2021

    Use a roller brush with a long extension pole

  • This will show you how to easily paint them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8mlAVizZbY

  • Annie Annie on Aug 26, 2021

    Spray would be the best

  • Kmdreamer Kmdreamer on Aug 27, 2021

    The same as you would paint a flat one use a roller paint with a brush first all the edges around switches any thing you can’t paint with the roller then roll the whole ceiling .