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You’re better to use either a roller brush or a spray gun when painting the main surface of your ceiling. While both options have some differences, you can’t go wrong with either. They’ll both help you paint more in less time, get a smooth finish, and stay safe while painting. Best way to paint ceilings: rollers or spray

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For ornate ceiling roses, traditional coving and cornicing, you will need a small 1 or 2-inch brush. Dab the paint into any crevices and then brush over to spread the paint. Do not apply too much paint at once as this will cause runs. The best place to start a ceiling is in one of the corners. It is not essential, but makes an ideal focal point. One pass by a roller can be equated to 100 brush strokes. That’s because when using a brush, a painter needs to stop painting severally to dip the brush in the paint so as to achieve full ceiling paint coverage. To cut in, use a 4-inch brush fully loaded with paint. Start an inch or two away from the edge with the brush parallel.For best results, work in one metre sections from one side of the room to the other. Roll as far into the previously brushed edges as possible. Now repeat. This helps make sure you don’t miss any areas. Working in small sections, apply the paint with your roller working in a gentle zig-zag formation slightly overlapping the previous stroke with each movement. Don't push too hard or you will end up with obvious lines in the paintwork.

Painting a Ceiling: A Guide to Achieving the Perfect Finish Painting a Ceiling: A Guide to Achieving the Perfect Finish

We recommend using both a brush and a roller,' says Helen Shaw at Benjamin Moore. 'A brush is needed for painting the edges of the ceiling and the roller to paint the rest of the ceiling.' Tips for beginners when painting a ceiling For smooth or newly plastered ceilings use a medium pile. This is the most common one you will find in your local DIY store. This reduces paint splatter and adds a little texture.If you do your preparation properly, and invest in the right tools, it's a job that any competent DIYer can finish to a good quality.