Use a roller with the extension pole for this. Starting in one corner smooth the paper onto the ceiling with the plastic smoothing tool, moving along its length. It is helpful to have a second person hold up the end as you work.
After the paper is smooth and straight, place the straight edge against the ceiling at the wall and carefully cut off the excess with the utility knife. Continue in this manner, applying glue to the ceiling, aligning the pattern, smoothing, trimming, sealing edges, and sponging until the ceiling is covered.
When the adhesive is dry, and if the paper is a paintable one, paint the ceiling in the color of your choice. If desired, when the paint is dry, wipe a thin coat of metallic glaze onto the ceiling paper using a wad of cheesecloth. Note: In the picture above, I painted a 1 foot wide strip around the entire room.
Then I painted 1 inch wide half round molding and installed it 1 foot from the wall around the perimeter of the room. I painted the molding prior to nailing it up, so the edges would be very crisp. The adhesive and paper are then applied inside the rectangle as described above. My ceiling has wallpaper on it but it has turned yellow at the seams. How can I tell if this ceiling can be painted?
I looks like vinyl but I am not sure. Hello Pat, As a rule of thumb, I never paint over wallpaper. Vinyl wall paper is usually designed to be easy to remove. Just be sure to wash all the glue off of the ceiling surface before you paint. Yes, that is a lot of work. If the seams are well adhered then it is possible to paint over the paper at the risk that at some future date the paper will start to deteriorate. Once it is painted it is virtually impossible to remove.
Is your paper embossed with a raised pattern? Then it could be one of those papers designed to be painted. Is it white now? I suspect that since the edges are yellowing that this is what you have and if so I would paint it.
I suggest that you have a look in Home Depot at their paintable papers to see whether your ceiling is similar. Thanks for answering my request. My paper is embossed with a raised pattern. It is an off white. I will take your advice and check out Home Depot to see if I can find something similar. Hello Penney, I would use primer if the ceiling is painted with a flat paint. If it is a satin finish, primer would not be necessary. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy.
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Cover your floor with plastic drop cloths or dust covers. To protect your floors from any dust, debris, or paste, stretch a plastic covering across the floor.
This way, there will be less cleanup when you are finished. If you have a ceiling fan or large light fixture, you can also gently wrap it in a plastic covering. Scrape off any flaky paint and sand any rough areas of the ceiling.
Put on safety goggles and use a ladder to reach the ceiling. Gently glide a paint scraper across your ceiling to get rid of any old, flaky remnants. If there are rough spots or uneven edges, use to grit sandpaper to smooth the surface. If your ceiling is smooth and clean, you may apply the wallpaper without any preparation.
Measure your ceiling to determine how much wallpaper you need. Use a measuring tape to figure out the length and width of your room. Measure to the nearest inch or centimeter, then add about 1 in 2. Then, purchase wallpaper large enough to cover the measured area.
The rolls are usually 11 yd 10 m in length. Cut the wallpaper to the size of your ceiling measurements. After purchasing wallpaper, use your measuring tape to indicate how many pieces you need to cut.
Then, cut your wallpaper using a sharp pair of scissors. This way, you can trim off any extra, rather than having your wallpaper be too short. Part 2. Read the instructions on the mix-it-yourself wallpaper paste. To ensure a thorough hold, use wallpaper paste on your ceiling. Purchase mix-it-yourself paste from a home supply store. Then, read through the directions thoroughly so you correctly apply your particular mix. Mix the paste in a large bucket following the instructions.
Each mix is slightly different, but in general, mix it with water following the outlined ratios. Then, use a paint mixer to blend the powder and water into a paste. Continue mixing the concoction until it is smooth and not runny. Set up a table you can use to apply the wallpaper with paste. Place a folding table in the middle of the room, and put your pieces of wallpaper on top.
Then, pour the paste into a paint tray. Part 3. Apply the paste to your wallpaper from the middle to the sides.
For a thorough application, paint the paste onto the wallpaper with a 1—2 in 2. Use a generous, even coat of paste so your wallpaper sticks securely. Starting from the middle helps spread the paste across the paper, so it does not get too concentrated in the center. Move the sheet closer to the ceiling by bringing the wet sides together. To transport your sheet of wallpaper to the ceiling, it is best to face both paste sides together, rather than bringing 1 side with paste to the opposite side.
To do this, hold 1 side of the wallpaper and have a friend hold the other side. Then, move the sheet slowly toward the center. Ensure the paste is facing upwards when you do this.
Start at the widest part of your ceiling. This makes it easier hang the wallpaper. Place the first wallpaper sheet approximately in the center of your ceiling. This way, you are covering the widest part if your room starts to taper or change in size. To do this, use a ladder to help you reach the ceiling. Stick the edge of the wallpaper, where your ceiling meets the wall. Ensure the wallpaper is paste-side up, and line up the edge of the wallpaper to the edge of your ceiling. Use your hand to smooth over the center.
Make a cut in the wallpaper if you are hanging it around fixtures. Before you secure all of the wallpaper to the ceiling, stop right before you reach a fixture, like a light fixture. Use your scissors to cut around the fixture so the wallpaper is the appropriate size.
Then, continue to smooth the rest of the wallpaper across your ceiling. Rub your plastic applicator over the wallpaper. This helps to adhere it to the ceiling. After the majority of the wallpaper is in place, use a plastic squeegee-like tool to smooth over the sides. Start in the center and run the applicator over top of each side.
You can also use your hands to smooth the wallpaper. Use scissors to trim the edges where it overlaps with the walls. Do this as you hang each piece of wallpaper to avoid the paper peeling off by its own weight. In addition, go around the edges of each sheet and trim off any extra paper from the sides. Continue applying the pieces of wallpaper, until your ceiling is covered.
After you put the first piece into place, hang the next piece of wallpaper immediately next to it. If your wallpaper is patterned, ensure you match the pattern of each piece before you adhere it. If the wallpaper is loose, apply more paste and smooth it into place.
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