The Mechanics of How to Paint a Ceiling with a Roller - Spencer Colgan

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  • Опубліковано 18 січ 2023
  • #How to paint #DIY paint #DIY painting, #DIY house painting #how to paint a ceiling #how to paint with a roller #how to paint a ceiling with a brush #how to use a paint brush
    In this video, I will show you the mechanics involved with properly painting, your typical household ceiling.
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  • @marioleal8152
    @marioleal8152 День тому +1

    WOW!!! I wasn't going to watch the video because of the length of time. I'm glad I did watch it to the end. ❤

  • @johnjohn-ne8fw
    @johnjohn-ne8fw 18 днів тому

    Another video classic 👍

  • @sw_909
    @sw_909 3 місяці тому

    Your videos have been my go-to whilst renovating my apartment in Berlin. Thanks a lot. I have a whole lot more appreciation for decorators now after finishing the painting work.

  • @TheOlzee
    @TheOlzee Рік тому

    Very much appreciate your vids and picking up little pearls of wisdom

  • @robhornerweddings4644
    @robhornerweddings4644 Рік тому

    thanks so much for the tips, very helpful ideas

  • @shirley-BEE-Van-Life____
    @shirley-BEE-Van-Life____ 11 місяців тому

    I needed this - great tips !❤

  • @GeraldineBroussard-ri3bg
    @GeraldineBroussard-ri3bg Рік тому

    Great video this guy is perfection

  • @gianthills
    @gianthills 24 дні тому

    the brush on the stick seems like a good way to cut the ceiling, but I think it's faster and more efficient to get on a ladder with a 3 inch brush and a cutting can.

  • @jayfreedom
    @jayfreedom 7 місяців тому

    That mural on the wall is like a Bob Ross ❤❤❤

  • @user-mi7tx8hx8u
    @user-mi7tx8hx8u Рік тому

    Better than a lot of paint channels out there

  • @digitalQ33
    @digitalQ33 5 місяців тому +1

    Man, I really didn’t want to give ya a thumbs up, but you earned it! ;) keep up the good work, I picked up some useful tips

  • @fardinroshan4450
    @fardinroshan4450 8 місяців тому +2

    The video was great but it has one problem. The problem was that you make the audiance confuse with paint mix area. It was not one after each other.One time you paint edge then paint centre after that paint again edge.
    It was not following after each other.

  • @LouisXIVStreet
    @LouisXIVStreet Рік тому

    Excellent video. I wish it had been available several years ago. The comment about self-leveling was helpful. Oh, and no, the tattooed painter doesn't have a sub from me. 😆

  • @thatWasntMe
    @thatWasntMe 5 місяців тому

    This video really helped me because you explain the WHY behind your techniques and tools in basic science terms. The glossy bathroom ceiling I just retextured and repainted looks almost professional, 100x better than my prior DIY paint jobs.
    Is there a specific brightness or color temperature you look for in a light? I need to invest in a 120v work light before I start my larger rooms, but I can't justify spending $400 or more.
    Thanks!

  • @peternewman6193
    @peternewman6193 10 місяців тому

    does that apply if you have a textured wall paper on the ceiling, my landlord papered it due to cracks rather than skimming or filling properly.

  • @johnr8996
    @johnr8996 Рік тому

    In a pinch you can connect you’re Wooster GT to a Purdy frame without an adapter I’m not a big fan of they’re roller frames but every now and I have to get one when sherwins out of those grey Wooster clones

  • @miker8149
    @miker8149 Рік тому

    👍👍

  • @minimumriffage7520
    @minimumriffage7520 9 місяців тому +8

    This guy makes Christopher Walken sound like a chipmunk.

  • @Avital4414
    @Avital4414 10 місяців тому +1

    My problem is trying to keep track of exactly where I last rolled before I go to dip the roller in the tray.

    • @jasonrowland4110
      @jasonrowland4110 10 місяців тому

      Put a portable light facing up at the ceiling

  • @robhornerweddings4644
    @robhornerweddings4644 Рік тому

    Hi Spencer, I presume you are doing 2 coats after the sealer coat. Will you roll those in different directions is my question? Thanks very much. Rob (from Australia)

    • @spencercolgan
      @spencercolgan  Рік тому +1

      One coat. Less trouble. Go thick

    • @robhornerweddings4644
      @robhornerweddings4644 Рік тому

      @@spencercolgan great advice. If painting over an already painted ceiling , then one thick coat as well? And for your one thick coat over the sealer on your vid, I’m presuming that’s in the same direction?

    • @spencercolgan
      @spencercolgan  Рік тому

      @@robhornerweddings4644
      Correct. One direction.
      If over primer, one direction for the primer. I change it for the paint coat unless……the room is so much smaller from one wall to its opposite that I can stand in the middle of the room and reach all the way from one end to the other without lifting the roller off the ceiling, then I prefer to do that! It’s better if you don’t have to interrupt the flow of the roller unless you have to.

    • @robhornerweddings4644
      @robhornerweddings4644 Рік тому

      @@spencercolgan great, makes sense. All the best

  • @I_speak_truth
    @I_speak_truth Місяць тому

    How do you stop the roller from spraying small amounts of paint while rolling ceiling

    • @spencercolgan
      @spencercolgan  Місяць тому

      1. Use a high quality thick paint.
      2. Use a 1/2” purdy ultra nap roller
      3. Roll with a loaded nap-you shouldn’t be rolling with a “light” roller; it should be “heavy,” or “loaded.”

  • @Avital4414
    @Avital4414 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for another great lesson. I used to assume that a 3/8” nap was ideal for rolling ceilings, but I’m thinking now (after watching this video) that 1/2” might be better because it would allow me to put on more paint and thereby avoid lap marks. Is this your rationale for choosing 1/2”?

    • @spencercolgan
      @spencercolgan  Рік тому

      I should have mentioned in the video that half inch nap allows you to continue working without dipping into your paint tray; half inch holds a lot more pain than 3/8

    • @arthurperrea3714
      @arthurperrea3714 Рік тому

      Lots of good information, Best Regards Arthur

  • @monkeysgone2heaven1
    @monkeysgone2heaven1 7 місяців тому +5

    So with the spotlight - you say that it 'retails for $450'...but if we mention your name, they will sell it to us for $475? I guess they don't like you Spencer! 🤣🤣

  • @jonathanstephens7538
    @jonathanstephens7538 2 місяці тому

    What is the name of the pole and the bag that you have?

    • @spencercolgan
      @spencercolgan  2 місяці тому +1

      Wooster Painting pole. Purdy paint work bag.

  • @chrisheminger391
    @chrisheminger391 3 місяці тому +1

    So, the Potato painter is your idol?

    • @spencercolgan
      @spencercolgan  3 місяці тому

      Far from it
      Stopped watching him long ago. The ego was killing me

  • @jtwrld3976
    @jtwrld3976 Місяць тому

    31:43 paint life tv lol

  • @number6396
    @number6396 3 місяці тому

    Why doesn't wetting the roller at the start cause watery paint to fall on your head during those first passes? It appeared you soaked your rollers and then did nothing to lighten the amount of water in them.
    The start of the video was painfully repetitive and slow but I sped up the speed, hung in there and you provided a lot of great tips.
    I hope there is a video on painting the ceiling edge.

    • @spencercolgan
      @spencercolgan  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much but, when you sped up the video, you lost all of my jokes!

    • @number6396
      @number6396 3 місяці тому

      No! I heard them, but when I'm watching I prefer a "get to the point" approach. What about the watery roller and dripping??@@spencercolgan

    • @number6396
      @number6396 3 місяці тому

      No! I heard them but I prefer a "get to the point" approach. What about the watery roller dripping on your head?? @@spencercolgan

    • @spencercolgan
      @spencercolgan  3 місяці тому

      You make a great point. Wet wet wet your roller with paint. If it’s dripping, you have cheap paint.
      Start in an area far enough from your wall or ceilings beginning, then go over to the beginning of the wall or ceiling with a roller that is now sufficiently saturated with paint in order to get a nice layout.

  • @brucecormack1840
    @brucecormack1840 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm not a painter but you must finish painting away from window basic mistake

  • @diywithhidimountel1375
    @diywithhidimountel1375 7 місяців тому

    😂 Can you please come paint the lower half of my Home please 😢 I just had the upper level professionally painted.. Thinking I was going to save Thousands of dollars by doing it myself 😢😢 I'm calling the professionals back in to finish. I can't handle seeing dings and cracks it drives me crazy

  • @STEPHAN1808
    @STEPHAN1808 Рік тому

    Old-school Painters I worked with used a 6-inch ceiling brush every time, they would make fun of me for using a roller.

  • @dancurry1541
    @dancurry1541 9 місяців тому

    I’m a pretty decent DIY painter and have taken a few paying paint jobs here and there for extra cash. Absolutely hate ceilings but I think my technique is wrong - I tend to end up leaning back and painting directly overhead and get spatters all over my face and a lot of pain the next day. Have a ceiling job next week and will try to use better technique.
    Love your style - very informative. One thing I picked up on this video is how you quickly lift the roller off the surface when changing direction. I’m sure that helps avoid a smear or drag mark from the roller quickly going from backward to forward.
    You have a new subscriber!

  • @splanzza
    @splanzza Рік тому +3

    Idaho Painter… LOL

  • @MrGunzcmoney
    @MrGunzcmoney 6 днів тому

    This guy

  • @johnguilf9697
    @johnguilf9697 10 місяців тому

    Still pulling

  • @indyfosho5458
    @indyfosho5458 2 місяці тому

    Load the roller and then paint.... its that easy. Mindless work...😅

  • @cfrosentimental9264
    @cfrosentimental9264 10 місяців тому

    What are you talking about don’t kill your roller it shouldn’t be flat. What is flat?

  • @johnwagner4559
    @johnwagner4559 5 місяців тому

    Im a guy, i don't have panty hose man! Lol

  • @davidstenhouse5679
    @davidstenhouse5679 Рік тому

    And while you’re picking on Idaho.. you both call the sleeve a nap.. drives me nuts

    • @wadopotato33
      @wadopotato33 6 місяців тому

      He did correct himself. Why would this big a big deal anyone who has painted knew what he was trying to say.

  • @APL0055
    @APL0055 Рік тому +7

    has some good tips but talks way way too much before getting to them....get to the point and stop wasting our time please

    • @spencercolgan
      @spencercolgan  Рік тому +3

      Ever since my injury, my motor response has been that I cannot articulate my ideas correctly and so, what used to take me three minutes, now takes me literally 10 minutes. I am so sorry, Mr Anthony lowe

    • @spencercolgan
      @spencercolgan  Рік тому +1

      I’m joking. Of course.

  • @FRZNTYM1
    @FRZNTYM1 11 місяців тому

    You mean your not the Id_h_ P_!n_er?