How to Use Valspar Sand-Textured Ceiling Paint
- 1). Cover the floor and any underlying fixtures with protective plastic sheeting to prevent staining or dripping from the ceiling.
- 2). Remove any old paint from your ceiling surface by scraping or sanding the surface with medium-grit sandpaper. Wash the surface with a rag dampened in mineral spirits or a similar solvent cleaner to remove dirt, dust, grease and oil. The surface must be completely clean before painting.
- 3). Inspect the surface for cracks. If you find any larger than 1/8 inch across, patch the ceiling with surface-specific patching material. Allow all cleaning and repair work to dry completely before continuing.
- 4). Prime the ceiling with surface-specific primer. Use an acrylic primer on wood, rust-inhibiting primer on metal, latex or oil-based primer on stained ceilings. Prime with paintbrushes or rollers, covering the entire ceiling with a thin, even coat. Allow the primer to dry completely before continuing.
- 5). Thoroughly stir your Valspar sand-textured paint with a stirring stick. You must di this before you begin, as well as every five to 10 minutes during the project to prevent the paint from thickening.
- 6). Spread a thick layer of the texture paint onto the ceiling with a stiff bristle paintbrush, putty knife or flat trowel. Cover the entire ceiling, overlapping passes by ½ to 1 inch to prevent creating lines from the trowel, knife or brush. Allow the paint to dry completely before continuing.
- 7). Inspect the surface. Touch up areas or apply a second coat if necessary to achieve desired color or texture.