- Choose an interior latex paint.
- Pick a high-viscosity paint to minimize drippage.
- Opt for a no- or low-luster sheen.
- When in doubt, white paint offers a winning finish.
- RELATED: 9 Clever Ways to Counteract Low Ceilings.
- Buy or DIY texture paint to texture ceilings.
Does Benjamin Moore have a ceiling white?
Favorite whites for ceilings include White Dove OC-17, Cloud White OC-130 and Decorator's White OC-149. Check out our most popular whites on the White Color Family page, then head to your local Benjamin Moore retailer to buy a paint sample: We always recommend you “live” with any color before you buy it-even white!
What is the best paint for ceilings?
To keep paint from dripping onto you as you coat ceilings, choose an interior latex paint with a higher than average viscosity (a.k.a thickness). The best paint for ceilings has a consistency close to that of thinned-out honey—measured in Krebs Units (KU), this is generally 106 KU or greater.10 Sept 2018
Does Benjamin Moore ceiling paint need primer?
Primer/Finish Systems New surfaces should be fully primed, and previously painted surfaces may be primed or spot primed as necessary. For best hiding results, tint the primer to the approximate shade of the finish coat, especially when a significant color change is desired.10 Feb 2020
Can I use ceiling paint without primer?
If the existing paint is water based, and ceiling paint typically is, skip the primer and simply prepare the surface for new paint by cleaning it and removing flaking paint. If it's oil-based, however, you can't apply water-based paint over it without first applying a bonding primer.
How do you paint a Benjamin Moore ceiling?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D335Ing639o
Is ceiling paint just primer?
People generally use their ceiling paint leftover as a primer to paint the walls: ceiling paint is normally white and has the same qualities as a paint sealant; it can be easily used as a primer. This means the composition of the paint is the same and you can without any trouble mix them together.
Is Benjamin Moore ceiling paint good?
Our Top Choice: Benjamin Moore has the Best Paint for Ceiling. Even if my customers are on a budget, I explain, and they understand that it saves money to use the somewhat pricey Waterborne Ceiling Paint Ultra Flat from Benjamin Moore. It dries with a very good final thickness of 1.4 mil: like plastic sheeting.20 Jan 2022
What is the best paint to use for ceilings?
Eggshell paints offer a low sheen while still absorbing most light and hiding ceiling imperfections. Satin finish: Satin paints are slightly more reflective than eggshell paints but still have a low sheen overall. Paints with a higher sheen than satin finish paints tend to highlight nicks on the ceiling.