Ceilings are notorious for showing off their imperfections. Any slight bump is caught by the sunlight for anyone to see. If you are remodeling or building a new home in Minneapolis, the ceiling is something you might forget about. One of the most recommended ways to remedy this problem is to get knockdown ceiling paint to make your ceiling look great. There are many steps to getting a knockdown ceiling, but there are professionals like the team at Men In Blanco. No matter what you do, here is what you can expect and the steps to getting a knockdown ceiling.

Get the room ready

The texture paint is very messy when applying it to your ceiling. That’s why laying down tarps and wall coverings are important. You will need everything except the ceiling covered to keep your home clean. There are ways to buy your own coverings, but professionals will have their own to cover the furniture, walls, and floors.

Smooth and paint the ceiling

In most cases, knockdown ceilings are applied to drywall, either painted or unpainted. To get the best results, the ceiling will have to be sanded into a smooth surface. A smooth surface shows any problems and makes sure you don’t scrape the drywall when knocking down the texture. At this time, you can paint the ceiling so that the drywall is covered and looks the way you want it to look.

Mix and test the texture

Knockdown ceiling texture uses water and unaggregated drywall powder. Typically, the best way to get the right mixture is to fill a two gallon bucket with two inches of water and one and a half gallons of drywall powder. Mix that up and add more water or powder as needed. Testing one small section of your ceiling can help you determine whether or not it is perfect.

Spray and knockdown the texture

Spraying on the texture is easier with a spray texture gun, but it can be done with an air compressor. You won’t want to completely cover the ceiling with the texture. Instead, it should look more like a splatter with some longer or larger chunks and some smaller ones. The texture will dry quickly, so it’s important to section off different areas of the wall to be able to rotate between spraying and knocking down the texture. You’ll want to scrape or knockdown the texture just after it loses its shine, which takes around 10 to 15 minutes. To scrape down the texture, just use a knockdown knife or rubber squeegee knife. After that, all that is left is cleaning up.

Preparation and painting the texture on your ceiling is a major chore, and it could be expensive to get all the things needed. If you are looking for professionals that can do it for you, give us a call to get a free estimate.