Ceiling Primer
While prepping you ll dust and clean the ceiling let it dry if you used any water then slap on a fine layer of primer to help the paint settle in.
Ceiling primer. The best primer for bare wood is shellac based primer to control bleed through discoloration. It s formulated to spatter less and has a flat finish to help hide imperfections. As ceiling paint is always white and presents the same properties as a paint sealant it s very well suited to use as a primer.
Latex primer is fine for pine or other no or low tannin bare softwoods. Shellac primer should also be your choice if you plan to paint a tin or plaster ceiling. Great for interior use in ceilings walls doors trim cabinets furniture and more and spot priming on exterior surfaces covers up to 100 sq.
As mentioned before sprays are definitely the best way to go with ceilings because they apply a thin enough layer that won t drip or require babysitting to stay put. Water paint base for durability. As for color white can brighten rooms without much natural light.
Dries quickly to flat white. It blocks stains and resists mildew growth to keep a clean newly painted look. Get free shipping on qualified ceiling primers or buy online pick up in store today in the paint department.
Cleaning up after painting is simple because the paint is washable with soap and water. Many types of wood naturally bleed tannins or ooze pitch. Cleaning up after painting is simple because the paint is washable with soap and water.
I often use my ceiling paint leftovers as a primer to paint the walls. The primer seals stains from water smoke and fire damage. A gallon generally covers about 400 square feet.