[stripedbass]

If you were using a 9" roller and had a ceiling that was 12 feet by 14 feet, how much paint would you plan on using? The ceiling is already primed so I'm talking about the finish coat.

2 gallons or more?

Just curious.

Any feedback will be highly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[rjniles]

One gallon is plenty.

 

[Canarywood1]

A gallon should do it.

 

[stripedbass]

I asked because it has been stressed to me that while painting a ceiling I have to always have the roller well soaked with paint and I must maintain a wet edge.

You will be surprised how fast a gallon empties out with a 9-inch roller.

 

[Bud9051]

Although one gallon will most likely do it, I always talk to a sales person and suggest I would like to take extra home just in case and can I return it if unopened? I've always got a yes and I note it on the receipt. This assumes a stock ceiling white, not a custom mix.

Real pain to come up a bit short with a wet roller and more paint is 30 minutes or more away.

Bud

 

[ront02769]

A gallon is way more than enough. And you paint a ceiling just like anywhere else. Too much paint on the roller will just drip down and make a mess, too little and you don't get decent coverage and will tend to push too hard on the roller leaving marks at the edges of the roller. And read the can as to wet edge, etc. since times and paints have changed. In fact there is one benny Moore offering that requires you to do all of your cutting in first and let it get relatively dry before rolling over it. Ron

 

[mako1]

12 X 14 = 168 sf. Look on the paint and see what the coverage will be.Usually around 400 sf per gal but it varies. Always get extra.Second coat does not take quite as much as the first.

 

[stripedbass]

First, thanks a lot for your feedback, folks.

Second, maintaining a wet edge is very tricky. Please allow me to explain.

I did a first coat yesterday but I must say that I got too concerned about this so-called "maintain a wet edge" thing. I found myself going very fast with my roller so that the last stroke did not get dry.

When I woke up today, to my horror, I noticed spots where the roller nap marks were crooked. This never happened in the past because I was never that concerned with the "wet edge." Being the anal person that I am, I spent today sanding out these sloppy spots. The I cleaned them with water mixed with white vinegar. Then I primed them.

At this stage it would have been much better to simply hire a professional to paint my kitchen ceiling.

But I'm determined to learn how to paint a ceiling with a 9-inch roller and have an even white look.

By the way, it's a good thing that I bought 2 gallons. I still have a lot left for an additional corrective "first" coat.

Alternatively, maybe I can just give the corrected spots a coat of the finish paint. Then a day later give the whole ceiling a second coat.

Also, I'm really tempted to add water to the paint. This Behr flat white is really thick. I have stuck with it only because it's what the professional painter used for my living room, bedroom and bathroom. It just looks so thick when pouring it out of its container.

 

[chrisn]

First, thanks a lot for your feedback, folks.

Second, maintaining a wet edge is very tricky. Please allow me to explain.

I did a first coat yesterday but I must say that I got too concerned about this so-called "maintain a wet edge" thing. I found myself going very fast with my roller so that the last stroke did not get dry.

When I woke up today, to my horror, I noticed spots where the roller nap marks were crooked. This never happened in the past because I was never that concerned with the "wet edge." Being the anal person that I am, I spent today sanding out these sloppy spots. The I cleaned them with water mixed with white vinegar. Then I primed them.

At this stage it would have been much better to simply hire a professional to paint my kitchen ceiling.

But I'm determined to learn how to paint a ceiling with a 9-inch roller and have an even white look.

By the way, it's a good thing that I bought 2 gallons. I still have a lot left for an additional corrective "first" coat.

Alternatively, maybe I can just give the corrected spots a coat of the finish paint. Then a day later give the whole ceiling a second coat.

Also, I'm really tempted to add water to the paint. This Behr flat white is really thick. I have stuck with it only because it's what the professional painter used for my living room, bedroom and bathroom. It just looks so thick when pouring it out of its container.

You need not be obsessed with that with flat on a ceiling.

 

[ToolSeeker]

A lot of the new paints are so fast drying you can't keep a wet edge.

 

[stripedbass]

chrisn & ToolSeeker,

So I don't need to worry about maintaining a wet edge? Your words, if true, are music to my ears. This "wet edge" was driving me crazy.

I really want to do this ceiling by myself. It's not a perfectly smooth ceiling which is why it has been a challenge.

I'll give it another try. I have already primed the spots where I was sloppy with the roller.

As always, I appreciate the feedback!

 

[chrisn]

Get yourself a good 1/2 in microfiber cover and have at it.

 

[Gymschu]

Just beware that lower grade paints may still give you problems with lap marks. Even Eminence from Sherwin-Williams leaves lap marks/high spots, especially on flat ceilings. I can't tell you how many times this has frustrated me. I finally found a TRUE DEAD FLAT in PPG's ceiling paint. Ceilings are a tough animal. The way the light hits it from different angles really can accentuate any imperfections that's for sure.

 

[78Vette]

1 Gal is more then enough. Even for 2 coats