How to Avoid Getting Paint on the Ceiling

Painting a room in your home or office is an easy, do-it-yourself project. However, one of the challenges of painting a room is trying to figure out how to avoid getting paint on the ceiling. Read on for some ways to steer clear of a mess on the ceiling.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Buy a large plastic blade at a local hardware or home improvement store. The blade will be in the paint section of the store.

2. Lay the blade against the ceiling and start painting around the blade. This is the easiest solution to avoid getting paint on the ceiling.

3. Mask the entire ceiling if spray paint is being used. Spray paint is very difficult to concentrate in one area and will most likely splatter to places that don't need to be painted.

4. Use painter's tape around the edges of the ceiling. Painter's tape can be found at any home improvement store. Try to purchase wider tape, as this will make it easier to paint along the edges without getting any on the ceiling.

5. Utilize a smaller paint brush to paint around the edges if you are using a paint roller for the majority of the job. Using a roller at the edges will guarantee that paint will get on the ceiling.

6. Invest in a high-quality paint brush, which will decrease the chances of having loose or uneven bristles. If the ceiling is heavily textured, this may be the only solution.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep a wet rag handy to wipe away paint that may get on the ceiling. Wiping it away immediately will ensure that it comes off.