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Prep the Room
The best paint job starts with prep work. Follow these tips:
- Remove artwork from the walls and obstacles from the floor to avoid accidents.
- Take small items to another room until the painting is complete.
- Large furniture may be covered with a drop cloth.
- Remove light fixtures, ceiling fans and any other obstacles attached to the ceiling. Be sure to clean fixtures before replacing them on the newly painted ceiling.
This is a great time to update old fixtures. Vacuum textured ceilings to remove dust and cobwebs. Clean nontextured ceilings with a sponge using mild soap and water.
Patch and Prime
Fix any damaged parts of your ceiling before applying paint. Also patch any holes in the ceiling and sand them smooth. Sand non-textured ceilings with 100-grit drywall sandpaper to ensure good paint adhesion.
Apply Painter’s Tape
Carefully apply painter’s tape to protect crown molding or the top of the wall from paint drips and dribbles. Be sure to remove the tape immediately after painting, before the paint dries so that it doesn’t damage the new finish. Be sure to cover furniture and flooring with a drop cloth.
