When homeowners think of giving a room a fresh coat of paint to liven it up or give it a whole new look, they tend to focus solely on the walls, forgetting that the space above their heads, the ceiling, should be given the same attention if the space is really going to end up looking its best. In fact, changing the color and/or texture of a ceiling alone can change the look and feel of the room as a whole.
Roof colors and finishes
Ceilings don’t have to be white. In fact, white is a pretty bad ceiling color choice as it will easily attract dirt and dust. How many of us actually bother to go upstairs to wash our ceilings when we give the walls a spin as part of a spring cleaning?
Darker ceilings can add a warm feeling to a large room, especially if it’s sparsely furnished, and smaller rooms can be opened up with a few coats of light pastel ceiling paint.
The type of paint you choose for a ceiling can be just as important as the color you choose to use. If you plan to paint your ceiling a darker color, opt for a gloss or eggshell finish to impart reflective light. On the other hand, if you have a ceiling that is textured in some way, especially for acoustical or popcorn ceilings, a matte finish paint allows the texture to shine through as it should.
paint a ceiling
Even if they’re happy to tackle some wall painting themselves, many homeowners are wise enough to leave ceiling painting to a professional, as it really is a messy, messy, and potentially quite dangerous job. If you’re also hoping to add texture to your ceiling, hiring a professional painter is the best way to ensure you get the look you want.