How to Paint an Exposed Ceiling (DIY Basement Ceiling Spray)
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- In this video, I show how to paint an exposed ceiling.
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anyone looking to do this, i did it and it’s awesome. been about a year now. i used sherwin williams pro mar flat black. the taping around the upper edge is the best idea ever. but make sure to use frog tape delicate (yellow roll). i also primed duct work, wire and pex to help with adhesion. i have a graco vsp sprayer and it worked for a bedroom but took forever so used a buddies big sprayer and did the entire rest of basement in the time i did one bedroom. i also let it dry for a few hours and went over it again with a light second coat and then did touch ups few hours later. having adequate lighting helps finding blemishes you miss.
What was the process you used to prime the duct work and other things in the ceiling?
Fantastic! Love to hear it. Great tips as well.
This video was perfect! Knowing how big the basement would help but either than that BIG HELP!
Thank you so much.
If you want a crisp line after taping use the color you used on wall to go over tape so that bleeds thru, let dry, then spray 👍
Good stuff! Thanks for watching!
Yes, this works extremely well. Just use a thin coat and it seals the tape.
Looks amazing. I'm getting ready to use the Dryfall in my newly built detached garage with high ceilings. Instead of hanging drywall, i like the industrial look of this. 2 questions: 1) Lowes has an acrylic Dryfall that is $40 cheaper than the Lowes waterbase Dryfall. What is the reason for one over the other? 2) Who rents a sprayer? I don't want to invest in a sprayer that i will never use again.
I am not sure about the price difference. I imagine any flat black dryfall would work well. I bought mine refurbished from a company online and resold it on Facebook Marketplace after the project.
Your presentation skills are excellent. Thx
Thank you very much!
Looks amazing great job
Thank you! Cheers!
Once you put you first tape line on the wall along the ceiling paint from the tape to the ceiling with your wall color. Then you can put your tarp up with tape but keep that tarp tape line in the center of the first tape you installed. You won’t have to worry about the black or whatever color your using bleed through.
Thanks! If I'm following correctly, that's pretty much what I was able to do. Thanks for watching!
This looks amazing. It's exactly what I want to do in my basement to save a few inches of space
Awesome! Good luck with your project. Hope the video helped.
This is awesome man...forget that you couldn't show the entire process (I get it)...I'm looking to do a much smaller space and now I have what I need (and don't) as the blueprint. Thanks! 👊👊
Awesome! I hope your project went well!
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Looks wonderful
I'm in the process of painting my open basement ceiling using a mini-roller. Yes, I'm retired and have the time but you'd be surprised at how much you can cover in a couple of hours. It isn't necessary to doing any masking, etc. I'm using dark grey (Graphite) and think it'll come out okay. Just offering another option for consideration. Thanks for the opportunity.
Cool! Thanks for letting everyone know!
Paul, did you ever share your results online?
I'm doing my ceiling too. I'm afraid the spraying is going to be too hard.. I'm looking into just staining. Thanks.. I'm glad it rolling worked for you.
That looks amazing
Thank you so much.
looks badass
Thanks!
It looks AMAZING! So doing this
Thank you so much! Hope your project goes great.
AWESOME JOB SIR!
Thank you!
That looks great. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks for watching!
Looks amazing! By far the most helpful video I’ve found while researching my own project. Will be using your tips when I do mine next weekend! Thanks for sharing!
Jeff, thank you so much. I really appreciate that. Good luck on your project. In case you didn't notice, I mentioned in the comments that I did not prime the ductwork. Some believe this is a good step. Something to consider. For me, it's been fine so far. Thanks again!
@@KodiakWoodcraft Thanks for the reply! Planning on skipping the primer for the ductwork but will probably need it for the steel support beam.
this looks amazing! Definitely thinking about doing this with my basement ceiling.
Awesome! It's really not that bad!
Thanks for sharing this. It looks amazing. Taping the top of the ceiling is a really smart idea to save money and time. I was thinking I would need to do some kind of crown molding to hide the imperfections, but this method is so simple and clever.
Thank you so much. I am so glad it worked out because trimming the top would have been a hassle!
ALEX!!! So this is hilarious, I’m considering doing exactly what you did - dryfall, exposed ceiling black, etc… so I go to find diy videos and I was like hmm this guy looks familiar! Hope you’re still playing guitar! :)
Woah! What's up Will! What are the odds. Hope you're doing great. Yeah I would highly recommend this project although it is a lot of work.
Wow this is amazing ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!
Excellent video. Just used this exact paint and worked great. Cheaper than Sherwin Williams version and the dryfall property was helpful for cleanup. Turned out great!
AWESOME! I am so glad to hear it worked well for you!
What is the actual brand, type, and color of the paint? Looking to do the same with my house
I'm going to be painting my sunroom ceiling black. From previous painting experiences, the green tape gives a cleaner line. Also, remove tape ASAP. Not the next day.😊
Great tip! I did wait a little bit too long. Hope your project goes great!
WOW I was literally looking a video that addressed this process...THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Awesome! Glad to hear! I wish you good luck on your project.
Thanks for the guide and oneness for the errors. I'll be starting my project soon. Also, thanks for the advice with Sprayer info. It's all about confidence!
Thanks William! Appreciate it - good luck on yours!
Awesome thanks
This looks awesome! I'm doing this soon, this video helps a lot!
Awesome! Thank you very much and good luck!
Do you have a color code or a direct link on the paint that you used?
Looks Great! You did an excellent job!
Thank you so much!
Cool video, Im planning on spraying mine soon thanks for tips and products review,.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice job man, you seem critical on your basement ceiling as I do with my basement ceiling, but seriously your ceiling looks perfectly fine! Well done!
I really appreciate that - thank you!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Looks amazing thanks for posting, this was exactly what I plan on doing soon!
That's awesome. I hope your project turns out great! Thank you for watching.
Looks good 👍
Thanks! Appreciate that.
Looks good! 👍
Thank you Chad!
Thank you for this. It looks great. I'm about to remove old ceiling tile in my basement. I'm looking for ideas. I don't know if I can get into all that spraying.. But I love what you did!!
Thanks! It was a LOT of work but I am glad I did it.
I’m gonna do this in my garage. Drywall, molding and paint ceiling/beams black
Sweet! Good luck!
Very nice
Thank you!
Looks perfect to me 🤣
Thank you very much, Brandon. Appreciate you!
I have that same sprayer. It’s simple to use.
Nice! Did you use for painting a ceiling?
Looks great honestly, I guess any new pipes, ducts, or wires you add will need to be painted black
Yes, that's one of the downsides of doing this. I had to get behind some insulation recently, and I will need to touch it up.
Did you need to prep ductwork to accept paint? Did you set up a fan to blow out fumes etc to outside? Did you need to use a vacuum or blower on ceiling to get rid of dust / construction dust debris before spraying? Thanks
I didn't do any special priming or anything. I did my best to blow the dust off and used an air mover to get it out of the basement. I think I used it when I was painting as well for ventilation, but I don't remember. Obviously, only so much you can do about all the dust up there. The paint accepted perfectly. A few years later there is no cracking or anything.
Nice job. Looks good.
The upper side of the ducts, not seen from below, stays unpainted
Thanks a ton! Yes, this is correct. You spray what you see.
Looks really nice. Thanks for pos
Thank you Sheila!
Looks stunning great job .. planning to do mine same way .. question .. do you also paint all electrical wires ? I have som many color coded ones like orange yellow white .. can I paint them as well?
Thank you! I didn't have anything color coded like that. I made sure to understand what I was painting over and it my case it was fine to paint. I removed a lot out outdated wiring when I did my project. (coaxial cable, etc.)
First, this looks amazing. I just removed my drop ceiling and am prepping the lines, etc. for paint. I have some pink insulation at the top of the wall. What should I do about that? Do I remove it completely? Remove it and put it back? If I put it back then I will have the contrast of bright pink insulation against black paint.
I had the same thing. I painted over it with two coats and it looks great. The only problem is that when you mess with it later to run wires through the wall or whatever, it looks bad. I need to touch up a few spots myself.
Any suggestion on how to cover up the area in the trusses for rooms I frame. So it’s not open above the walls to the other rooms?
Hmm, maybe plastic sheeting? I am not sure!
It looks great but I wish the video showed some of the issues you mentioned. Did you do anything to prep the wood ceiling?
Thanks! It's always tricky to figure out how much detail to share. I did a lot of cleanup, re-wiring, etc. before painting. I didn't use primer.
it looks really good! did you consider priming any of the duct work before paint? i’ve heard paint chips easy on ducting so i’m curious there because i plan on doing this to my ceiling
Thank you very much! I considered priming and decided against it. If that comes back to bite me, I'll come back and report!
@@KodiakWoodcraft i really like the tape idea. i haven’t seen that in any videos, just crown molding but i am gonna take your idea here. looks so good
@@jeredmattson9 Awesome! I hope your project turns out great.
I didn’t prime my duct work when I sprayed my basement ceiling 6 years ago and I don’t have any chips or anything
@oaklandcountymustang did you use the same paint product?! Or something else.
Been going back and forth on priming the ducts and. It sure what to do.
looks great! doing the same in my basement - any concerns with spraying the fiberglass insulation?
Thanks a bunch! It took two coats to look right. The only annoying thing is that if you move the insulation later (which I've had to do to adjust wires, put mouse bait, etc.) you will expose unpainted insulation and will want to touch it up (which would be a hassle).
@@KodiakWoodcraft can you spray yellow/cream fluffy insulation and have it adhere???
Were there any parts of the ceiling you dont recommend painting over? Obviously duct intake/outtakes and light bulb sockets, but anything else I should be aware to not paint??
I painted almost everything, but like you mentioned there were a few things like that to block off. All the wiring, ductwork, and everything like that got painted.
would you recommend spraying the ceiling in the rooms that will remain unfinished? I can't find any information or videos showing whether the entire basement should be sprayed or if I only need to do the finished rooms
I didn't. My woodshop is in an unfinished room, which is also where all the HVAC stuff and water heater is. It made sense for me to leave it alone.
We just moved in a home with a full unfinished basement. I'd like to paint it but do paint everything on the ceiling to include pipes, vents, and a ton of cables?
Yeah, the black paint hid everything! Just keep in mind it's not reversible!
Great video! I will be painting my ceiling soon and was planning on painting before the framing and drywall. Thoughts on this? Also, did you have nails from the first floor coming thru and if so, did you cut them off first? Thanks.
Thanks! I'm guessing that would be a great way to do things, as long as the drywall is installed nicely. Mine was never intended to be exposed at the top so I had to do some patching, etc. Then I used the "black line" trick to hide the imperfections. I painted right over any nails.
Great video, thank you for sharing! Would you recommend spraying the drywall or rolling it? I’m at that step now and I’m dreading rolling all our walls- but I’ve never sprayed drywall before.
I rolled my drywall. It wasn't bad because I did it first. Didn't have to worry about getting paint on the ceiling or floor (I also did new carpet and trim). I think you could easily spray it though.
Did you prime the ductwork? have you noticed any issues with the paint not adhering to any particular surface? copper/galvanized metal/spray foam?
No I did not. It was a bit of a risk but it paid off. The paint adhered to everything. It's been a year or two of season changes and there is no problem. No cracking or anything. The only annoying thing is the fact that the insulation looks bad where I had to fiddle with it after painting to run new wires and such. I'll have to touch it up.
Wow that sprayer took like 5 seconds
Incredible, right!
😂
Great video! Any concern about overspray reaching upstairs through the subfloor?
Thanks! I did not have any concerns or issues with this.
could you paint the ceiling first before drywall so there is less of a prep?
Looks great. I have the same Graco Magnum X7 and was curious what nozzle and other tips to do with gettting the right amount of extension and spray pattern for this project?
I used the Magnum 10 in. Tip Extension. It worked great for me. Thanks for watching.
@@KodiakWoodcraft which nozzle tip number? Like a 415, 417, etc?
@@Hangs4Fun i think he said 515 in another comment
@@floofsale thank ya kindly :-)
Hi ,
It’s nice and very detailed video.
I just wanted to check what color on your walls?
Hey thanks for the video! Is there anything to keep in mind NOT to paint while doing this? We have exposed pipes, duct work, cables, junction boxes, outlets, copper etc. Thanks for any feedback!
Thanks for watching! I painted over almost everything except for a power outlet. It's been over a year and it still looks good, even though we have been through a few HVAC seasonal cycles.
That looks very nice. Is it okay to paint HVAC ducting made of stainless steel or aluminum? Is there anything that you encountered that CAN NOT be painted? Thank you.
Sorry, I accidentally deleted this and wanted to put it back for others -
Thanks Max! Some choose to prime the ductwork in order to protect it from cracking. I did not, and it's been fine so far. However, I may need to report back after more time passes. I didn't paint an electrical outlet box. I think that was the only thing I had to avoid.
Frog tape then u get a wet rag and use that to push it down and seal it. Idk why but it works perfect no bleeders
Yep - that is what I should have done!
How old is the house? The paint looks like it went on very smooth. I just painted my basement ceiling with the non-dryfall Behr flat black, and with my house being built in '70, you can see a lot of the jagged edges and knots etc
It's about 25 years old. Trust me, it wasn't pretty up there! For me, the paint hid the imperfections well.
I am about to paint my ceiling but cannot find the Behr Dryfall at any Home Depot...out of stock at the store and online. I notice that Sherwin Williams carries a Waterborne Acrylic Dryfall Flat Black. Would you recommend this over just a plain flat latex paint? Also, did you paint right over copper heating lines? How is the paint holding up? Thanks so much!
I can't speak to that paint specifically but it sounds like it would work much better than a plain latex paint. I painted right over almost everything including the heating lines. Several months later, and through a winter/summer cycle, it looks great. No cracking or anything.
Do you need to apply a primer before putting the paint on or no?
I didn't and it turned out fine!
@@KodiakWoodcraft Thanks! I may have to hire a painter because i'm clumsy and lazy. 😂
QQ: will this reduce the noises from upper level? How do you tackle the noise issue if the ceiling is not insulated?
Since I took down the old drop ceiling, there was probably a minor increase in noise. Its not an issue for me though given the way the house is used.
Can anyone show the furnace/hvac? Mines kinda in the middle prob going to tape everything off and just do the ducts but it might also look odd.
My main unit was in a different room, so I didn't have to deal with that. Good luck!
Does this paint help decrease the amount of dust the wood ceilings collected previously? I'm looking for dust control as well when I paint. Thanks
Hmm - I don't think so. If anything the black might make it more visible. With that said, I don't have any dust on mine and it's been several months.
How much water did you add to the paint or would it be a recommendation based on the sprayer? My sprayer is not as fancy as the one you used, it is just a Wagoner Power Sprayer. I didn't see any recommendations in the manual or on the product.
In my case, I didn't add any water to the paint.
Is the paint holding up well on all objects equally?
Did you paint over anything that would get hot like exhaust ducts or hot water pipes? If so are they also holding up?
Good question - It's been over a year and it still looks the same, even though we have been through a few HVAC seasonal cycles. I did have to move some insulation around to put some mouse traps in the ceiling. The areas where I moved the insulation obviously don't look great and I will need to touch them up.
I am planning on spraying my ceiling basement using an oil based white paint. My ceilings are 7ft, which is why I was thinking white, to brighten it up. Black matte looks sick, so know I’m contemplating. How tall are your ceilings?
Thanks for watching! My ceilings are about 8 feet from floor to plywood.
What would you recommend if your ceiling was insulated with rolled fiberglass insulation?
Hmm. There were some areas at the top of my walls where I sprayed the insulation. It took a fair amount of spray to make it look good and it's kind of a hassle if the insulation ever gets moved to adjust wires or anything. If the whole ceiling had insulation I might avoid this project.
@@KodiakWoodcraft Thanks for your input! Your ceiling looks great!
Did you prep the ceiling to dust off? Didn’t know if I could or should use an air compressor (or something) so spray dust away, maybe wipe everything down
I think I blew off at least a few areas. At the end of the day it wasn't super practical to worry about too much. Turned out nicely.
How much square footage is your basement? I’m thinking about doing the same
It's probably around 700-800 square feet.
Do you mark and label all the pipes and cables in the ceiling before paint it?
Personally I didn't have any need to do that.
How did you secure the exposed wire? I have a lot of wires just hanging
I used U-shaped nails and that sort of thing to pin up the wires neatly where i wanted them.
I have exposed pink insulation installed on my ceiling. Should I remove it and go forward with this project? I hate the insulation but I’m not sure if I really need it
Painting over the insulation works (2 coats were needed), but it doesn't look great if you have to go mess around with the insulation later to run new wires or do anything like that. If you don't plan to be touching it much, it's fine to paint in my experience.
So you can paint everything? Plumbing, wires, etc.?
Almost. I used some plastic child safety covers when I was painting the ceiling electrical outlet so that I didn't spray into the outlet and still got a nice clean spray.
May I know how much could it be if k want to hire someone?
@@BurmeseUSA I'm really not sure. I did it myself.
What are you doing by pouring the paint into a bucket with plastic in it and then dumping it back out again?
paint filter bag-helps with clumps and other things that may plug the sprayer
It's a filter to remove debris from the paint and to keep the sprayer running well.
Exactly, thanks!
What about insulation? I have insulation in my ceiling in the basement that helps with temperature in my main level.
I had insulation at the top of some of the walls... Painted right over it. Took two coats to look nice.
@@KodiakWoodcraft thanks for that!!! I kept wondering if it was possible. Thanks!!! Great job. I love the look.
@@latoyamcfadden3199 Thanks a ton. Appreciate you!
might be a silly question but, why not use spray paint instead of paint sprayer?
There are several reasons but mainly just because it's a large project. I think I used ten gallons of paint if my memory serves me correctly. I would probably use spray paint for small touch up areas though.
@@KodiakWoodcraft Thank you so much for a fast response. My area is a 10x10 and I think I just do a spray paint job as the paint sprayer is costly in comparison.
Your results look amazing. You used black flat paint, but is it paint for wood? Behr sells paint for cabinet doors, wonder if that is the type of paint i would use. You should definitely capitalize on recommending that paint you use, i would buy it.
@@DB-wv9oy You can rent a sprayer at Home Depot
How many gallons did you use? And how many sq ft was it?
I used 10 gallons if I recall correctly. Around 700-800 square feet.
What did you do for the insulation? Did you paint over it? I am considering doing the same.
I painted over it. This is the most annoying part - I had to move the insulation over the last year to place some mouse bait and to run some things through the wall. It doesn't look good where I messed with it and I am going to have to touch it up.
Which paint did you use? It has come out excellent
Appreciate that! It's called "Behr Pro Black Flat Waterborne Acrylic Dryfall Interior Paint".
How many sq ft was your basement? You used 10 gallons of paint?
Probably 700-800 square feet.
My basement walls are insulated, precast concrete wall panels called Superior Walls (there are some videos here in TH-cam) that's the company's name. I always thought that I can paint them matte black. You think that I can use your method with it? ..or this is strictly for ceilings?
Hi Joey, I'm sorry, but I am not sure! One thing I'll point out is that this matte paint scuffs easily. On a ceiling, it's not an issue, but on a wall it probably would be.
@@KodiakWoodcraft Thanks I'll keep this in mind.
Good luck on your project!
Hey Alex, do you recommend spraying the ceiling or spraying the walls first?
For me it was best to do the walls first. I imagine either approach could work.
Thank you so much for the video! I plan to complete the ceiling in my home gym the same way. May I ask you how you are suspending your lights? I am using 4 and 5 inch LED lights and trying to figure out the best way to mount them. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
I actually made a video about this - it was a bit of a tricky thing to figure out.
th-cam.com/video/YYH1lohPn1s/w-d-xo.html
@@KodiakWoodcraft ok thanks so much for responding, I will check it out. All the best from Oakbank Manitoba!
Hi what did you do about the insulation between the joists did you just paint over it ?
I painted right over the exposed insulation. On first pass, it didn't look great. By the second, it looked good.
@@KodiakWoodcraft awesome thanks!
Good luck with your project!
How come you didn’t primer first? I just did this in my basement and my contractor insisted we primer because of all the metal.
It was a bit of a risk but it seems to have paid off. It looks the same a year later.
How do you get around lighting? If you plan to install lighting should you paint before or after?
I took down my lights and put up new ones after I painted. I made a video to discuss the lighting: th-cam.com/video/YYH1lohPn1s/w-d-xo.html
Starting the same project net week. looks great! What size sprayer tip did you use? Thank You
I am pretty sure I used a TrueAirless 515 Spray Tip.
Obviously, a little late to respond - hope your project went well!
Looks Great!!! I saw you used 10gallons of paint do you know roughly the square footage that covered for your basement? Starting on my basement and trying to figure out how much paint to order. Thanks
Sorry to leave you hanging. It's probably around 700-800 square feet.
Can you share exactly what paint did you used please and thank you
From Home Depot - 5 gal. Black Flat Waterborne Acrylic Dryfall Interior Paint
Was there any duct work down there? I didnt see any
There was. It painted nicely.
Thank you for sharing! Did you do one coat or two coats?
Thanks for watching! I did two.
@@KodiakWoodcraft i watched other youtubers and i feel they did not look as good as yours so I figured maybe because you did two coats. Thanks for confirming. Great job!
Thank you so much!
@@KodiakWoodcraft one more question, what color did you paint the wall?
whats the full name of the black paint?
Black Flat Waterborne Acrylic Dryfall Interior Paint
What paint did u use?
Search for "5 gal. Black Flat Waterborne Acrylic Dryfall Interior Paint".
I got mine at Home Depot. Thanks!