Can You Use White Ceiling Paint On Walls

Ceiling paint is a very flat white paint flat so imperfections do not pop but on the downside so flat that it stains easily.

Can you use white ceiling paint on walls.

Let me just say that yes you can use wall paint on the ceiling but you may not get the results that you expect. Of course with the right preparation you can use wall paint on the ceiling and achieve beautiful results. Then use the next darker value of color on the next largest room. You re also likely to end up with paint dripping onto your face the carpet and splattering all over the room.

Common building standards most home builders use is flat ceilings eggshell or satin wall paint. True especially when colored walls are different than white ceilings. A white bedroom can help you sleep better. Moreover ceiling paint comes in a variety of finishes.

For example using a white that deepens in color as the rooms get larger can diminish the size variation from one room to the next. Giving a nice crisp straight lines where ceilings meet walls in corners. The color can be somewhat lighter and will still give the room a consistent look. Of course you can.

It wasn t a dramatic change but the room looks so much fresher with new paint on the ceiling and walls. I ll paint the trim in a bright white next and then we ll refinish the floors. But to an 85 year old those same walls might look icky keep longevity in mind and maybe opt for a white that skews cooler not yellower. It s similar to the aria ivory that was on the walls but it has less yellow and more gray in it.

However unlike ceiling paint wall paint comes in a huge array of color shades making it easy to match any colors pre existing in your room. Brush it on your walls or ceiling and see how it looks in both the morning light and at night to find the right shade for your room. If you want to paint a ceiling it doesn t have to be the same exact shade as the walls. Find a white that you like on the paint company s fan deck that you are using.

This color can be painted on the walls of the smallest room. In fact most brands of ceiling paint look pale blue or pink while still wet and turn white when dry so that you can easily notice any missed spots. And will produce fewer drips and splatter. When ceilings do not match the walls many times ceilings are painted a flat white color to give the room dimension.

You may want to try different brands on the wall before committing. Will result in a better looking ceiling. I have used leftover ceiling paint as a first coat to some beat up walls to either hide dark colors or with a large nap roller to try to unify texture to a small degree. But using ceiling paint will make the process go smoother.