Ceiling Paint is a paint specifically designed for various types of ceilings, such as smooth plaster ceilings or suspended ceilings (T-bar ceilings). In fact, it is the same type of paint used for house walls, but the difference is that ceiling paint has a more matte finish than standard matte wall paint. This feature helps to significantly reduce the reflection of light from various sources in the house. The most commonly used shades are white, light gray, and smoke colors, etc. This means we can use ceiling paint for walls or use wall paint for ceilings, right? We can use ceiling paint on walls and wall paint on ceilings. But! There are certain limitations that, if not carefully considered, may lead to headaches.
Types of Ceiling Paint
Currently, there is only one type of ceiling paint, which is acrylic water-based paint, suitable for ceilings that have a plaster surface or gypsum board. However, for ceilings made from other materials, such as wood or fiber cement, wood stain or fiber cement paint can be used. If it is a metal ceiling or aluminum ceiling, oil-based paint for metal can be used. BegerShield Griptech 2 In 1 or BegerShield GRIPTECH 2IN1 RUSTPROOF can be used for painting.
Can ceiling paint be used on walls?
Ceiling paint can be used on walls.But I would recommendthat general interior paint is more suitable because it can be wiped clean of stains (depending on the quality of that particular paint). It is recommended for use only on interior walls.
Can wall paint be used on ceilings?
Wall paint can be used on ceilings, both exterior and interior paint.Butit is recommended to avoid smooth or semi-gloss finishes that may cause light reflection, revealing imperfections in the ceiling installation, making it appear wavy and uneven. If necessary, it should be chosen as a matte finish.
Which brand of ceiling paint should I choose?
Beger’s ceiling paint products are available in various models according to suitability, such as BegerShield, BegerCool, Delight, Nano Pro, and Super Hi-Shield. You can choose based on the grade and budget you have.
Ultra Premium Grade Ceiling Paint
- BegerShield AirFresh Anti-Virus Gold Ion
(the highest quality from Beger, featuring Gold Ion technology that helps eliminate the COVID-19 virus (Omicron, SARs-CoV-2) on surfaces)
Special Premium Grade Ceiling Paint
- BegerShield 5 Stars Ceiling Paint
- BegerCool All Plus Ceiling
- Beger Delight Titanium Ceiling
- Beger Nano Pro Ceiling
- Beger Super Hi-Shield Ceiling
A special ceiling paint that also serves as a topcoat
- BegerCool 2in1 Ceiling
Recommended beautiful and popular ceiling paint colors
Generally, the popular colors used for ceilings are bright white and smoke gray. However, we can use other beautiful ceiling paint colors to match the design of your room. You can use BegerCool 2in1 Ceiling which comes with a built-in primer for your ceiling.
How to paint the ceiling
Step 1: Clean the surface
Make sure the ceiling is clean, free from dirt and dust. If it is a T-bar suspended ceiling, remove the panels one by one for cleaning.
2. Apply primer
Can you skip priming when painting the ceiling? The answer is no. Painting the ceiling is like painting the walls, which always requires a primer as part of the system. It is best to use a primer suitable for covering old paint, such as Beger Clear Contact Primer B-1500, Beger White Contact Primer B-1700 or a multipurpose cement primer. Beger Pro Quick Primer B-1900, Beger Rain Quick Primer B-2900 For application, apply 1 coat (Note: In the case of T-bar suspended ceilings, priming is not necessary) except when using topcoat paint that includes primer in the sample. BegerCool 2in1 Ceiling does not require a primer coat.
3. After the primer dries, you can apply ceiling paint directly with 1 – 2 coats.
