How to Paint a Basement Ceiling Black
A finished basement can be a great addition to your home's living space. While there are several methods to finishing the ceiling, instead of installing a drop ceiling or a drywall ceiling in your basement, you might consider using an airless paint sprayer to paint the joists and duct work. You could try to apply the paint with brushes and paint rollers, but that is impractical. There are just too many angles and obstacles involved to get it to look good. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Plastic sheathing
- Masking tape
- Newspaper
- Electric paint sprayer
- Paintbrush
- Paint
Instructions
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Prepare basement walls to prevent over spray by taping at least one sheet of newspaper around the entire perimeter of the basement.
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Cover any appliances, like washers and dryers, with plastic sheathing and turn off the furnace and hot water heater before covering them.
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Using an electric paint sprayer, apply paint to the basement ceiling by keeping the sprayer at least 12 to 15 inches from joist and duct work, while using smooth and even strokes. Make sure to read the owner's manual to get the best result for your particular sprayer model.
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Use a paintbrush to get to hard to reach areas and around duct work.
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Tips & Warnings
When choosing a paint for your ceiling, try using a flat black opposed to any glossy paint products. This gives the ceiling a softer feel and is less likely to stand out.
Turn off pilot lights and any electric motors if spraying an oil-based paint.
References
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- Photo Credit Paint brush image by PaulPaladin from Fotolia.com
