How To Paint A ceiling- Spraying VS Rolling FAST!

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Awesome video (as always!) -- I can see how spraying a ceiling is a lot quicker with less steps. With my particular applications (mostly re-paint and not new construction) I can't go there as mush as I'd like! I completely agree on the two coats plus primer - "it's never a crime to prime!" - and two primer coats never hurts, especially with a once over sanding between! which by far makes the end result awesome! compared to: 'ok - it's done.' In rolling, namely with the 9" rollers, I've always painted two directions - perpendicular to each other while "feathering to carry the wet line." The larger roller and tray is certainly the way to go! Regardless, it's a challenge on the larger open areas of higher ceilings with higher temperatures and faster dry times at the ceiling level; so yeah two coats are always a must. We can also see it's also very true with the "paint toward the light" direction you provided here. Oh Yeah - and the back roll suggestion after spraying is extremely insightful with respect to any further required work -- Si Muy Bueno Mystro!!! 😎

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If you use S-W CHB ceiling paint you do not have to back roll the ceiling. Also that tip can leave tracks. Use a green fflp 616 and you are good to go. Done 2-3 hundred this way last 4 years.
That ceiling wold be 19 minutes this way.

Very good just learned something new about spraying thank you

I’m a new to your channel and new-ish painter/contractor. I just purchased the same sprayer last week and I referred to your videos to help understand it. It was super helpful!

Nice video!

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Do you to use more paint spraying vs rolling?

This is how it's done and you know. How you do it all yourself is a mystery ... must have a strong family loving you and excited for you and supporting you. All the best man!!! great great great

To big of a tip to be using...to much wasted paint ....

Do I prime the ceiling first before painting?

I use a 4 foot extension pole with a swivel and a 625 tip. 515s are used for trim for smooth finish, but I do production work. Back rolling should not be necessary spraying ceilings though to prevent from having roll marks. Cris cross your sprayed ceilings and fog more than actually spraying it at close range.

Flat paint is very forgiving when it comes to flashing. When we use anything with a gloss on a ceiling we roll from one end to the other. I like to have my roller loaded up with paint before I start rolling. I started out using a 9 inch roller years ago, and still do. You can use a small 4 inch roller instead of a brush for the edges if you want. We would thin our paint a little if it covered good with one coat! I've painted for over 35 years, and thinning really helps with heavy textured walls, and ceilings. Nice job! I wish I was there to help! LOL

ceiling specific inline handle is nice if you do a lot of ceilings less fatigue on the user I love mine

What if theres windows on 2 sides of house 🤔🤷‍♂️

I prefer roller than spray too much overspray dust everywhere etc

If you know you will be painting the walls, something you can do is mask around the perimeter of the wall where it meets the ceiling with the paper on your masker, or use the plastic sheeting if you want to completely cover the walls, up to you. And then you can use a regular roller to cut in, just shove it right into the corner and make sure the paint gets right in there. Saves you from having to go around with the brush. If I were doing a room like this that's what I would do. If you're back rolling I don't really see the point of using the sprayer, unless maybe you had two guys, one spraying and one back rolling. If it's just you then why spray and back roll. Just roll it.

If you know how to use a gun spraying is always faster cuz you only have to do one coat

Too slow

You convinced me to roll paint my ceiling

Walk straight into the room on a morning from scratch roller wins Fact

Now after you sprayed that ceiling are you also spraying the walls or rolling it if it's the same color????

what if there are two windows and a sliding glass door where sunlight enters all of them?

Hey There. I know this is for the purposes of presentation but would you still be moving at a pace where you'd be aiming for keeping wet edges?

No concern on back-brushing the corners? Not in love with the idea of spraying without back-brushing, at least for the first coat. Man, you need another guy. I hate having to put the sprayer down and pick up the roller all the time, so much faster with two people. Also if you spray the ceilings thick and make sure the back-rolling evens things out, you can get away with one coat.

Nice video . I suggest you work on your spraying and rolling techniques.. not trying to be nasty . I have been painting for 25 years , check out my page on instagram .. Mickydapainter

ive sprayed and rolled on a sante fe knock down. Sprayed a ceiling and all walls...no roller at all. amazing coverage. Roller alone actually left more small spots that paint didnt get into. Spray was best 100% Also did cieiling with no cutting. overlap onto walls. The tape with paper the ceiling edge. Work down. Very easy and half the time of rolling

Very informative! Straight to the point, with great step by step instructions. I also agree that unless you are going to be doing alot of painting the roller and cutting brush process is the more budget friendly way to go and will get it done! Don't forget the plastic and frog tape! Ribbit Ribbit!

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If you got to spray and then roll you might as well just roll.

I might just wash my liners 😝

Sprayed for a few years love your spray roller technique. Going to try, all new construction. ❤

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Questions! I have a whole new build house (mine) to prime and paint. With the primer, is there any need to back roll since there will be finish coats? Is there a reason to back roll the first finish coat or can I save time and only back roll the second finish coat?

Hello would you still back roll a popcorn ceiling after spraying it and I’m assuming you put paint on the roll?

I've learned a lot from your videos and I've watched a lot to get things done.

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Why not just buy a paint and primer mix and save yourself from all that primer time? I just bought all my paint the other day and I went with a paint and primer mix. Is that a mistake?

Great video thanks

We have a new build and we’re ready to start painting. Totally undecided what why to choose for the painting, roller v sprayer.

Great video 👏