My husband laughed when I wore a shower cap whilst painting my kitchen ceiling so I didn't get paint splatter on my hair but it worked. You can also use gladwrap over your glasses
When I used to paint ceilings I used an old mop handle and masking tape to hold the roller. Good tip is to wrap the roller with clingfilm if you are using it the next day so you don't have to wash it all out and it saves paint. Quick dry a roller by sweeping it across clean brickwork. I like the black bag idea to save tidying time.
Behave ...Old mop handle? Its not 1971 fella? Drying a roller across brickwork? What are you talking about? Youll be putting vaseline on windows next? As i said its not 1971 anymore things have moved on ....
@@CARLIN4737 I realise that it's not 1971. I use a good harris extension pole now. I mentioned that I used to use the old mop handle, I was pretty skint when I used it and I've been able to raise my standards thankfully. Nothing wrong with making do if you don't have things and brickwork is good for drying brushes for a quick fix. I'm using some large bubble wrap on the windows soon, single panes of glass and I need to conserve energy. Can't afford double glazing. It's not a mockery to be poor or not have enough money for things, ingenuity is a great thing. You're a pro, I'm just a disabled lady who has to use a small roller to paint, can't handle the big rollers. I get by, just about but decorating is hard and takes me a long time. It's a lifetime's work for me just to do my flat. I'm getting there. You behave! Lulz :)
Mate i still use a sweeping brush handle works fine for me haha 😄 ehhhhhhh wish it was 1971 pal with all them people identifying as what ever they wanna be id rather go back in time the future is bleak lol
@@simonclayton7833 Good for you! I hear ya. I hope in God alone and then the future isn't so bad. It is not going to get much better down here on earth that's fo-sho!
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thanks again, Aubrey. I used the roller tray in a plastic bag today and it saved so much cleaning up time. What a great tip! Can't thank you enough.
You go on some of the forums and if you use a paint tray and not a skuttel then they call you a cowboy or gardener. Even if like you you teach painting decorating to many of the guys who call others cowboys. Good on you mate enjoy the videos as one painter decorator to another keep the videos coming
Good point Billy,, some of em in the group's really they are better than everyone's else because they use a scuttle and an 18 inch roller and insist the customer buys the paint they want to use (normally Benjamin Moore) and won't get out of bed for less than 250 a day...idiots.
Thank you for the tip about adding 1/2 a cup of water. My client purchased a 5 gallon bucket of flat scuff resistant wall paint for the ceiling. The paint is the consistency as Elmers Glue. 😆
Hi mate brilliant tips as always.....i will be doing this next month, we used to always get a little bit of blk molding only near the windows on one side of our house. Started using kitchen/bathroom white on the ceilings only and now no problems. A brilliant channel and very much a fan so cheers buddy Andrew 😊🌈
great video great help , very usefull with roller pole best advise you gave me stop keep having to keep on going up step ladder you can stand at ease and roll better than you can with hand roller .. thank you so much , i use polycell crack free paint not to runny and covers hairline cracks best wishes
Excellent video, please excuse me if I am wrong, but I'm sure you mentioned you had a wall painting tutorial guide, but I cannot seem to find the video in your RU-vid library, if possible please could you add the link.
Hi Aubrey. I want to re-paint my living room ceiling but cannot remove the furniture from the room due to lack of space, would you have any advice on the best way to paint without any splatter?. I was thinking of purchasing one of those rollers that you pour the paint into as the adverts say there is absolutely no splatter although, the customer reviews are a bit hit & miss.
Hi Jan, sorry for the late reply. Usual practice is to put the furniture in the middle of the room and cover with dust sheet. The plastic backed ones are best. Make sure you use a medium pile roller sleeve and not a long pile. Use a pole and move the roller slowly to reduce splatter. Hope all goes well for you 🌝
Not a bad video Aubrey. Best wash out new roller sleeve before use . Minimises hair transferal to the ceiling although it’s an artex ceiling so wouldn’t be as noticeable as such. Thanks for video .
Aubrey's Absolute Decorating you’re welcome . Keep up the good work. By the way I’ve been a pro decorator for 25 years. Learnt a few bits along the way lol
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating and dampen the brush slightly to accept the paint better and help stop it stiffening up near the ferrule, makes it easily to clean out too.
@@mjt.3565 Dampen, not soak... just wetting your hand a couple of times and rubbing it through the bristles/filaments is normally enough...little bit more for a roller.
Hi, I would suggest first applying a strip of self adhesive fiberglass mesh tape along the crack. Then apply two or three thin layers of powder based filler extending several inches each side of the tape. rubbing down each layer to feather it out at the edges until it leaves a flat level surface. I do intend to do a video on this in the future but in the mean time there are other videos on RU-vid showing taping and jointing which may help. Hope all goes well for you David.
Hi, thank you for the kind comment. I would first pour about a third of the 10L tub into another bucket, Be careful as this is not easy with the big tubs, perhaps do it outside in case of spills. Then add around 200ml of water and stir. That should be enough water but add a dash more if it still looks like porridge. Hope all goes well with the decorating 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thankyou Aubrey, so (a)why do they make it so thick (b)Will it need more than 1 coat of it's thinned so much? (c) do i use same thinned paint to cut in and for the ceiling?
a) To reduce the amount of VOC`s (volatile organic compounds) in the paint they add more solids during the manufacturing process. b) Unless the ceiling is pretty white at the moment it may require 2 coats. c) Yes, use the thinned paint for cutting in and painting the ceiling. This will make it easier to cut in and apply and you will get a better finish. Hope all goes well for you 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Great Aubrey. You're the best on YT. Experienced decades of decorating, straightforward, easy pace, and quick to reply. Nice 1 Aubrey and I'm grateful for your advice. Regards, Daz.
Thank you.Your video has given me the confidence to tackle my large lounge/diner ceiling.Only disappointment was that the edges i painted with a brush are duller than the rollered area.Should i give edges another coat or would that make things worse ?
Hi Les, this is normal after the first coat and particularly obvious on flat ceilings. After the second coat it should look fine. If you have already given the ceiling two coats, you could try painting around the edge again, however if you have applied vinyl silk emulsion it would look quite obvious. Fingers crossed all goes well for you 😊
Hi Audrey, It's over 20 years since I have done any painting with emulsion. I always used Dulux soft sheen, which went on nice and easy and gave a lovely finish. I am in the process of decorating my house and the emulsion paint of today seems much changed. What have they done to change them? They are very difficult to apply and either drag a lot on application or you end up with lots of streaks. Please can you tell me how emulsion paint is not different to what is used to be. Many Thanks
Yes there has been changes to the paint formulations over recent years. The manufacturers have had to reduce the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC`s) in their paints. To do this they have had to increase the solids in the paints amongst other things. You may have noticed that the emulsion paints are much thicker in consistency. To make application easier and achieve a better finish I nearly always thin the emulsion paint around 10% with water. If you do this you will see how much easier it is to apply and you will get neater lines with your cutting in. Hope all goes well with your future decorating projects Catherine.
Hi Kasia, if you thin the emulsion paint with around 10% water, use a medium pile roller and roll close to the edge of the ceiling it is not that noticeable.
Hi, Can I use a watered down acrylic ceiling paint, like at around 30% added water, as covering layers underneath before putting a final non-diluted layer as the top coat? Will the thinner coats of paint underneath compromise the longevity of the paint job even though the top coat is non-diluted? Let’s say I put the watery paint on a wall to cover it twice and then put a final top coat of non-diluted wall paint. Is that ok?
If the surface has been previously painted I would not thin the paint more than 10% with water. More than this will reduce the properties of the paint and could cause poor adhesion, poor durability, poor opacity opacity and the final finish will not be as good. Hope all goes well for you with the decorating.
I just treated the small area of mould with the bleach solution. If ceilings or walls do need washing down I would use a solution of sugar soap available from most DIY stores. I hope all goes well for you 😊
They are being increasingly used by painters working on new build properties where there is not so much masking up to do and carpets and furniture to protect. They help make application a lot faster so the painters can earn a lot more money. The only down side is that decent airless spray equipment cost from around £1,500 upwards. Working in inhabited properties means a lot of time is taken up protecting things and masking up.
If the ceiling was painted not to long ago you may be able to touch it in with a brush and some white matt emulsion. Glad you found the video helpful 😊
Hi Aubrey, when painting the ceiling, should I wait for the cut in section to dry, where the ceiling meets the walls, before I paint the rest of the ceiling with a roller?
hi generally speaking how you finding the paint these days with it flashing.even the white emulsion seems to flash when touching up ceilings say after a nail hole as popped.
Hi cd, yes this is an annoying problem that we have to deal with. The modern emulsion paints have certainly changed over recent years. This is probably because the manufacturers have needed to change the formulation to comply with the new VOC Regulations. Also, people want the paints to be more washable so we can give them a good old clean when required. The modern matt emulsions are now not strictly a matt finish any more. If you look closely they have a slight sheen to them. This means that when you try to touch them in, a visible edge can show. Just like when you try to touch up vinyl silk. Also many people nowadays are applying contract matt emulsion because they think that is what the trade uses. This paint does not have the vinyl resin in it which means that it comes of the surface when wiped with a damp cloth. Just ask anybody who has lived in a new property. It drys with more of a matt finish. Nowadays I have a close look at the paint and if it does not have any sheen at all I touch in with white contract matt emulsion. If there is a slight sheen I mix up a thin solution of vinyl matt on a paint tin and apply one or two thin coats, This usually makes it much harder to see where you have touched it in. Hope this helps, bye for now, Aubrey.
Hi Aubrey I’ve found the best paint to use, especially if you find having to touch it up afterwards is Armstead Durable Matt! If you use the end of the bristles to dab the paint on as opposed to using a brushing motion you can get an invisible “touch up” and it won’t flash! Seems to work for me. Great tips as usual thanks.
Hi Les, overlap each box about half the width of the roller. Laying off with the roller is the final strokes with the roller going in one direction to leave a smooth finish. Hope that helps.
Hi there. I have a question- if I'm planning to do two coats (ceiling and walls) is it necessary to redo the 'cut in's too before second coat with the roller? Thanks!
Hi Ben, it is best to cut in before applying the second coat. If not, you may end up with a framing effect where the paint around the edges does not have the same opacity (solid look) as the rolled areas. It is usually quicker when cutting in for the second time. Hope all goes well with the decorating 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Great! Thanks so much for your response, you're channel is proving to be very useful for a first time decorator like myself. 👍
Another fantastic video Aubrey, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have a ceiling to paint which does get mould from condensation I believe (alot of faint grey spots all over the ceiling), should I treat in any special way? Thank you 😊
Hi, wipe over the ceiling with a solution of one part bleach to three parts water. Wear some rubber gloves when doing this. Leave overnight for it to do its stuff. Then apply two coats of Zinsser Perma White. If you look at my video on treating flaking paint and mould on ceilings you will see me doing this. The ceiling shown in the video is still mould free after more than two years. I hope all goes well for you wassyc 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thank you for the advice. I have watched the video on the mould which is great but just wondering if I wanted to keep costs down is there any alternative to the two coats of the perma white as I notice it is quite expensive and I have a few ceilings which will need to be done eventually! Would one coat suffice with another standard white emulsion?
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating I know this comment is over 8 months old but it might help the next person. So from what I understand, Bleach can kill mold that lives on the surface. However, the chemical structure of bleach makes it impossible to get into porous surfaces where the membrane of the mold lives. This means the mold will grow back even after the surface has been cleared. I've read some molds even feed on bleach. The two best home remedies I've heard of are first Hydrogen peroxide and second is vinegar and from what I've read both have chemical structures that allow them to penetrate into porous structures. I personally prefer Concrobium Mold Control Spray. It supposedly penetrates and leaves a film behind to prevent future mold growth. I've used it on a few household projects over the last few years. It is inexpensive and I have had good luck with it and have seen no return of mold. Especially in my bathroom ceiling which I remolded two years now. I also used mold killing primer as well (Two coats). Hope this helps.
The first thing ..... going around the edge with a brush .... I do that with the brush on a bit of 12 x 1 1/2 ", lashed on with gaffer tape .... on a stick like the roller. No climbing up on steps every short length and stretching!!
Well spotted Kathy. The window was to be painted white and it did look better for it. Fortunately I was rolling it pretty slow for the camera so not much overspray. Hope you are busy with the old decorating work Kathy 😊
We do yes no professionals would ever use flat diy trays we also wouldnt roll in the direction he chose either, given the windows position most decorators would roll the ceiling out parallel an away from the window to eliminate the chance of roller lines being highlighted by the light from the window, papering ceilings should also preferably be done this way
Well observed MJT, however both the window and radiator were to be painted white as part of the re-decoration. It did look better with a white window. 👍
@@davidsykes2987 single frame just means one arm coming out of roller handle as such. Double arms have two arms one each side of the roller. I prefer the double ended as Theres better control and less likelihood of tram lines. Hope that helps. 👍🏻👍🏻
Vinyl Matt on a ceiling? That's asking for flashing especially light critical rooms. Also, I would personally cut in and then over roll with a 4inch roller to remove the brush marks.
I dont see why? Matt is very forgiven when it comes to imperfections unlike silks or mid-sheens. As long as he rolls as close as he can to the wall he should be fine.
@@jordancarlin7115 @Jordan Carlin simply, if you put any modern vinyl matt on a ceiling despite its name, it has way too much sheen (obviously not to the same level as silk etc) and when the light hits across it not only will it flash, (even with spraying large ceilings) it will show any slight imperfection no matter how good you roll it. Now add a couple of big windows and it will look a right mess. Ultra low sheen is the only way forward such as Anti Reflex or at the very least a good low sheen Contract Matt (such as eclipse). Also rolling to the edge doesn't stop flashing, you always roll to the edge as good practice. You should even cut in with a brush initially and then roll it with a 4 inch roller to remove brush marks and create an even texture when you roll up to it on the final pass.
*PAUSE* : Dulux explained on a recent "Skill Builder" channel video that emulsion Trade paint should be stirred before use, but Retail paint (the cans with the dog) should not be stirred (as it chemically starts to come apart. It has "Do Not Stir" written on the tin. OK, *PLAY*
