JHZR2
Staff member
We are redoing our dining room, having re-wallpapered below the chair rail, and we will be painting above it. The color we chose is a rich red color, between brick and cranberry. We're doing a little plaster work first so haven't painted yet.
In the room is an old 12"x12" tile ceiling. I wouldn't call them acoustic tiles, because there are no deep recesses or features to them. No metal grid like the big commercial ones. Just the slightest subtle texture on them.
The tiles I believe have a coat of paint. But they are slightly off white, and I want bright white to better contrast what the wall color will be. While these tiles don't have nooks and crannies like acoustic tiles do, there still are edges and places where inconsistencies can occur. So what is the recommended way to paint them???
I was thinking to brush all the edges in an area and then roll it to get the surface. This way the brush ensures that paint gets into those edge seams. I was going to use Kilz first then ceiling paint.
Any suggestions? I like the tiles and it makes the ceiling look a little different than regular old drywall. When we refinish our kitchen, I'll probably put up a tin ceiling. I like a little character to an expanse as large as a ceiling.
Thanks!
In the room is an old 12"x12" tile ceiling. I wouldn't call them acoustic tiles, because there are no deep recesses or features to them. No metal grid like the big commercial ones. Just the slightest subtle texture on them.
The tiles I believe have a coat of paint. But they are slightly off white, and I want bright white to better contrast what the wall color will be. While these tiles don't have nooks and crannies like acoustic tiles do, there still are edges and places where inconsistencies can occur. So what is the recommended way to paint them???
I was thinking to brush all the edges in an area and then roll it to get the surface. This way the brush ensures that paint gets into those edge seams. I was going to use Kilz first then ceiling paint.
Any suggestions? I like the tiles and it makes the ceiling look a little different than regular old drywall. When we refinish our kitchen, I'll probably put up a tin ceiling. I like a little character to an expanse as large as a ceiling.
Thanks!