Home and Auto Painting ceilings. Need some help/advise

**BigRedChief** · 05-14-2013, 03:05 PM

Remodeling the new home. Had popcorn ceilings throughout the house. We have had the popcorn ceilings taken out by professionals.

The pros put a thin layer of drywall mud on the ceiling. We have put two coats of primer on the ceiling. My wife wants to use latex high gloss enamel paint on the ceilings. We have done two coats.

The problem is that we can see the rolling of the paint marks on the ceiling.

Question for the Planet.............

What do I need to use or do to not have the rolling marks? Surely two coats of primer and two coats of paint should get the job done? What say you? Rep with my big rep stick for helpful tips advise.

On a side note this is my room to do with what I want. The doors lead to the backyard with a pool, jacuzzi, the waterfront of the ocean and the boat dock. The wife suggested astroturf on the floor with a football field painted on it. Paint it red put up my Chiefs "stuff". Seems "routine" to me. Any unique ideas would be appreciated and hit with my big rep stick.

WV · 05-14-2013, 03:07 PM

Those roller marks are why you are supposed to use flat paint on ceilings. Not any help really, but you'll be hard pressed to eliminate them completely.

**TrebMaxx** · 05-14-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Remodeling the new home. Had popcorn ceilings throughout the house. We have had the popcorn ceilings taken out by professionals.

The pros put a thin layer of drywall mud on the ceiling. We have put two coats of primer on the ceiling. My wife wants to use latex high gloss enamel paint on the ceilings. We have done two coats.

The problem is that we can see the rolling of the paint marks on the ceiling.

Question for the Planet.............

What do I need to use or do to not have the rolling marks? Surely two coats of primer and two coats of paint should get the job done? What say you? Rep with my big rep stick for helpful tips advise.

On a side note this is my room to do with what I want. The doors lead to the backyard with a pool, jacuzzi, the waterfront of the ocean and the boat dock. The wife suggested astroturf on the floor with a football field painted on it. Paint it red put up my Chiefs "stuff". Seems "routine" to me. Any unique ideas would be appreciated and hit with my big rep stick.

I am not so sure that high gloss enamel is a wise choice for ceilings. Usually that is used for trim. I don't know maybe spray it with something like a little wagner.

**BigRedChief** · 05-14-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TrebMaxx

I am not so sure that high gloss enamel is a wise choice for ceilings.

Wifes choice and she knew it would be difficult.

**TrebMaxx** · 05-14-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Wifes choice and she knew it would be difficult.

Yeah, I know! Gotta keep momma happy. Still though, should of probably had the ceiling done knock down style and painted with flat white. The only thing that might work with the high gloss is using a sprayer or professional painter. JMHO.

redsurfer11 · 05-14-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Wifes choice and she knew it would be difficult.

In the future. Most flat paints won't stick well to the gloss painted areas.

Halfcan · 05-14-2013, 03:10 PM

I think ceilings look better sprayed out. If that is not an option try a thicker nap on your roller as a posible fix. Not sure why you would have roller marks with that many coats? It can be either- cheap paint or a cheap roller.

PM bugeater and see if he agrees- he might have some better suggestions- he knows his trade.

Lprechaun · 05-14-2013, 03:13 PM

Call M&M ceilings, best advice I can give.

Mother****erJones · 05-14-2013, 03:14 PM

Rent a sprayer and spray the ceilings. Your issue is the finish on the ceiling. You'll see everything. Using a fine finish sprayer would be good

Mother****erJones · 05-14-2013, 03:16 PM

Plus before you painted you should of used a high build self leveling primer to help conceal flaws in the ceiling

**J Diddy** · 05-14-2013, 03:18 PM

You should do it all sistine chapel style.

stevieray · 05-14-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

You should do it all sistine chapel style.

you rang?

**BigRedChief** · 05-14-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

you rang?

Florida is beautiful this time of the year StevieRay...................

Johnny Vegas · 05-14-2013, 03:20 PM

I've painted like 15 hotel rooms and I never had the roller marks. Just don't paint parallel to the last stroke like how you would mowing a lawn keeping parallel to the lines. Paint in an "X" formation and don't press hard.

**BigRedChief** · 05-14-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Vegas

I've painted like 15 hotel rooms and I never had the roller marks. Just don't paint parallel to the last stroke like how you would mowing a lawn keeping parallel to the lines. Paint in an "X" formation and don't press hard.

How do you paint in an "X" and still cover the whole area?

05-14-2013, 03:05 PM	Topic Starter
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $2759627 VARSITY	Painting ceilings. Need some help/advise Remodeling the new home. Had popcorn ceilings throughout the house. We have had the popcorn ceilings taken out by professionals. The pros put a thin layer of drywall mud on the ceiling. We have put two coats of primer on the ceiling. My wife wants to use latex high gloss enamel paint on the ceilings. We have done two coats. The problem is that we can see the rolling of the paint marks on the ceiling. Question for the Planet............. What do I need to use or do to not have the rolling marks? Surely two coats of primer and two coats of paint should get the job done? What say you? Rep with my big rep stick for helpful tips advise. On a side note this is my room to do with what I want. The doors lead to the backyard with a pool, jacuzzi, the waterfront of the ocean and the boat dock. The wife suggested astroturf on the floor with a football field painted on it. Paint it red put up my Chiefs "stuff". Seems "routine" to me. Any unique ideas would be appreciated and hit with my big rep stick.
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05-14-2013, 03:07 PM	#2
WV Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: In the Holler Casino cash: $10004950	Those roller marks are why you are supposed to use flat paint on ceilings. Not any help really, but you'll be hard pressed to eliminate them completely.
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Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	I think ceilings look better sprayed out. If that is not an option try a thicker nap on your roller as a posible fix. Not sure why you would have roller marks with that many coats? It can be either- cheap paint or a cheap roller. PM bugeater and see if he agrees- he might have some better suggestions- he knows his trade.
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05-14-2013, 03:20 PM	#14
Johnny Vegas MVP Join Date: May 2008 Casino cash: $5573814	I've painted like 15 hotel rooms and I never had the roller marks. Just don't paint parallel to the last stroke like how you would mowing a lawn keeping parallel to the lines. Paint in an "X" formation and don't press hard.
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