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You can now shop for Behr Paint online.
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Don't forget about the "fifth" wall! Depending on the colour you apply to your ceiling, you can convey a cozy, warm ambience or create an aura of expansiveness, and add visual interest to your home.
For Best Results:
Refer to our how-to for expert advice and techniques on painting your ceiling.
The ceiling should be the first surface you paint in your room.
Brush (50-65 mm / 2"-2½")
Extension Pole
Vinyl Gloves
Ladder
Paint Can Opener
Paint Tray
Paint Tray Liner
Protective Apparel
Rags
Roller Cover and Frame
Sandpaper (150-220 Grit)
Stir Stick
Drop Cloths
Grab your tools.
Using your painter’s tape, begin by taping off the places where the ceiling and the wall meet.
Remove vents with a screwdriver.
Use a stain-blocking primer to prep your wall and cover any stains.
Dip your brush in and pat the side to remove excess paint.
Cut in from walls by painting in and around the tape.
Grab your roller and attach the extension pole before fully saturating your roller with paint.
Start painting away from one corner in as straight of a line as you can until the ceiling is completely covered in paint.
TIP: If a second coat is needed then apply paint in a perpendicular direction.
Remove tape while paint is still wet.
Replace ceiling vents.
Wash your tools with warm soapy water.
Inside or outside; paint or stain: Let’s figure out how much you’ll need to make amazing happen.
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A flat sheen has a non-reflective finish that touches up well and hides minor surface imperfections.
Low-traffic areas; interior walls and ceilings
Ceilings
Medium-Low
A matte sheen has a low-luster, reflective finish that is durable, easy to clean, touches up well and also hides minor surface imperfections.
Low-traffic areas; interior walls
Family rooms, living rooms, kids' rooms, bathrooms, dining rooms, ceilings
Medium
An eggshell enamel sheen has a soft, velvety appearance that resists dirt and grime, as well as mildew.
Moderate-traffic areas
Family rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, kids' rooms, hallways, dining rooms
Medium
A satin enamel sheen has a pearl-like finish that's easy to clean.
All interior surfaces; moderate- to high-traffic areas
Family rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, kids' rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters, interior furniture
Medium-High
A semi-gloss enamel sheen is sleek and radiant resisting mildew, moisture and wear.
Cabinets and trim; high-traffic, high-moisture areas
Kids' rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters
High
Hi-Gloss enamel sheens provide have a brilliant, shiny appearance and a durable, glass-like finish that allows dirt and grime to be wiped clean.
High-use surfaces
Kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters, interior furniture
High
Set the right curb appeal with exterior painting efforts that last.
A flat sheen is non-reflective, and easy to apply and touch up. It will minimize the appearance of minor surface imperfections.
Wood and vinyl walls and siding; brick and other masonry; fences
Medium-Low
A satin enamel sheen creates a pearl-like finish that's durable and dirt-resistant. It will also resist moisture, fading and stains.
Virtually all exterior surfaces
Medium-High
A semi-gloss enamel sheen is sleek and radiant with a hard, durable finish. It is formulated to withstand wear, and will also resist moisture, fading and stains.
Doors, trim and shutters; Exterior furniture
High
Hi-Gloss enamel sheen have a brilliant, shiny appearance and a durable, glass-like finish that allows dirt and grime to be wiped clean.
High-use surfaces
High
