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One inexpensive way to decorate a room is to paint the ceiling. While some people are reluctant to paint a ceiling, especially a textured one, if you know how to paint a bubble ceiling, this home improvement project is pretty easy for you. While you can paint textured ceilings, also known as acoustic ceilings, with a roller, the project is much easier if you use an airless spray.

Steps

1. 1 Prepare the room. The easiest way to paint bumpy ceilings is to use a spray gun, which you can find at almost any hardware store. Due to the risk of spraying by, you will need to use masking tape or duct tape, or other means to prevent splashing, and cover corners, walls, fans, vents, and light fixtures. Cover the floor with a piece of plastic or cloth. For extra protection from splashing in corners, be prepared to have someone cover the wall. Also, cover any furniture that you cannot move out of the room.
2. 2 Prepare yourself. You will, of course, want to wear a face shield and consider wearing goggles and a disposable overalls.
3. 3 Clean the ceiling. Use a feather duster to remove dust and cobwebs.
4. 4 Repair the bumpy ceiling. Remove cracks and stains from the ceiling if necessary. You can also add a texture replacement if the existing texture needs correction. You can purchase texture products at the hardware store.
5. 5 Strain the paint. Spray painting is best if the paint is uniform. Air bubbles and lumps can cause paint to spray unevenly.
6. 6 Spray paint onto the ceiling. You can find a spray bottle at most hardware stores. Follow the directions that come with the spray, but in general, when standing on a ladder, you should hold the spray nozzle 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) from the ceiling and move smoothly back and forth in successive strokes. Spray paint in one direction.
7. 7 Apply a second coat of paint. Wait for the first coat to dry completely before applying the second coat. This coat should be sprayed in the opposite direction from the first coat that was applied earlier. The dual spray system will provide a smooth ceiling surface.

Tips

• You can also use rollers to paint textured ceilings, but this method is significantly more time consuming.You are also at greater risk of creating clutter.
• If necessary, you can add water to the paint. Follow the directions on your paint can. Diluted paint will adhere better to the acoustic ceiling.
• If you are also going to paint the walls, paint the ceiling first and then wait for the ceiling to dry before painting the walls. You don't have to be as careful about spraying paint onto the walls when painting the ceiling if the walls are going to be painted after the ceiling.

What do you need

• Sprayer (rent if needed)
• ribbon
• Overalls
• Mask for the face
• Sunglasses
• Disposable overalls
• Feather duster
• Oil paint
• Stairs
• Dye