Manatee
Granville
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Its good to know about the Fasthide. I've tried Olympic for budget use so many times but it sucks all kinds of ass.
I often paint for people who want to save money but they don't seem to understand that cheaping out on paint will cost them more when they have to repaint in like 2 years.
Twixlen
The Weston District
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Olympic semi-gloss is really good for ceilings - if you're crazy like myself, and put gloss on your ceilings. It's thin - I tried more "quality" paint, and the thicker the paint, the less likely it was to self-level upside-down.
I haven't used SW in a long time - and will likely try them again for my next paint project - but have loved Ralph Lauren's acrylic enamel semi... it covers really well, it really lays down from a low-nap roller on a smooth wall.
alexs
Limestone bluffs of the Scioto
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Oh man do NOT use the Dutch Boy ceiling paint, it's like trying to work with paste. It resists being spread around by a roller brush, and a good bristle brush will leave brushmarks like you were using a cheap stiff brush.
Except if you have one of those diabolical textured ceilings. WHY??!!
So your landlord can point to the dust hanging from the spikes, and keep your deposit.
Manatee
Granville
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I remember once trying to "repair" a textured ceiling before they made those spray cans of repair stuff.
Moist chunks of popcorn ceiling came raining down and it was a sad day.
One fun fact I recently learned-- the ceilings in most historic buildings were usually not white.
Snarf
Dystopia
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Speaking of spot repair on ceilings...anyone have "a guy?"
I have a water damage spot in the bedroom where some of the "slapbrush" type texture came off. I've since had the roof repaired that was causing the damage but the ceiling damage remains.
I have no idea how to spot repair this recessed type ceiling texture, blargh.
I'd do it myself if I knew how but the internet seems fruitless on this.
Slapbrush aka "Knockdown" or even "tiger skin texture"
Manatee
Granville
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Not to get too personal, but is the ceiling really white white? Or has it, shall we say, faded or darkened slightly?
If it's still a pretty bright white they do have those spray cans of stuff. They shoot up at the ceiling. Then I'd take a putty knife and just slap it around a little until it looks like the rest of the ceiling.
Here's a pic of the stuff I think:
...oh no, that's not quite right. I think this is it:
I think they might even make it in "faded" white. Or just sit under your patched spot and smoke blunts all day. It's a tough job but someone has to do it.
Sorry guys, I'm sick and bored today :)
Manatee
Granville
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Whatever you use, I'd do the whole thing rather quickly and not disturb it too much. Textured ceiling is a fickle mistress and if you get too involved with it, it seems like the whole ceiling wants to fall down.
Its definitely a hold your breath, spray the stuff, put a few marks in it, walk away, breathe again situation.
TomOver
lovecause.org
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Hi Sherwin Williams,
hope I didn't hurt ur corporate feelings by criticizing ur logo. When I stop to think about that adorable bounce in ur corporate step, ur sexy corporate laugh, & ur corporate thoughtfulness...well, what the heck? What's a logo?
Plz find in it ur corporate heart 2 forgive me; I 4got corporations r people 2. Plz call.
Twixlen
The Weston District
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Color & gloss on the ceilings... I only have one deliberately white ceiling, and that was more a product of having white paint & no other paint that would work on hand.
My living room/dining rooms have pale almond ceilings, semi-gloss (yes, my holiday crap is still up) -
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And my kitchen has a teal colored ceiling, also semi-gloss -
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mrsgeedeck
Castle of Lions
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mbeaumont said:
Resource made the ColorSnap app. My guess is they made the spot as well.
Have you used the app? I recently downloaded the Benjamin Moore app to try and color match for a patch we had to do in the bathroom. It's a small enough room I wouldn't be too put out if I had to repaint, but I'd also love to do a quick paint over the patch and move on.
BTW the Short North looks great in the ad, nice artsy vibe, make the area look interesting!
joev
Merion Village
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Snarf said:
It's crispy white and I don't mind painting after the repair, but it's definitely not that popcorn texture, but maybe that works if you slop it around with a putty knife?I am really really good at painting, but really really hate doing it.
Get some plaster, mix it a little thin, and practice with a trowel on a piece of scrap plywood. I've done this, and it IS frustrating, but only I can tell where the patch is.
Chris Sherman
East Franklinton
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Snarf said:
Speaking of spot repair on ceilings...anyone have "a guy?"I have a water damage spot in the bedroom where some of the "slapbrush" type texture came off. I've since had the roof repaired that was causing the damage but the ceiling damage remains.
I have no idea how to spot repair this recessed type ceiling texture, blargh.
I'd do it myself if I knew how but the internet seems fruitless on this.
Slapbrush aka "Knockdown" or even "tiger skin texture"
Mix joint compound with water and a tea spoon of liquid dish soap. Try to not to make it too wet. Apply heavy and have it hang like fingers by smashing and pulling down from the ceiling. Take your 10in taping knife and smooth out gliding the knife an 1/8 in or so from the surface. After 15 times of going over the same patch you may achieve the look that you want.;)
groundrules
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Manatee said:
Except if you have one of those diabolical textured ceilings. WHY??!!
because it's easier (read: cheaper) to use a textured or 'knock down' finish on ceilings because it hides shitty drywall work. If you want to make a really flat ceiling where joints won't be visible, it takes some effort. The texture finishes hide any imperfections from hanging. Additionally, a builder can sell it as a finish or 'upgrade'. it's not a feature.
groundrules
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Also, just a heads up if you're messing with a popcorn ceiling in an older house- some of that shit has asbestos in it, so have it checked if you really want to mess with it. Just make sure you REALLY want to know the answer though, cuz once you get it tested, you could be in for an expensive remediation.
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