Painting the ceiling with a spray gun

The final stage in the repair of the ceiling surface is its painting. If you make painting work with a conventional roller and brush, the process will differ not only in labor intensity, but also in the cost of more time than with a spray gun. To perform the work efficiently, you need to choose the right compressor for painting walls and ceilings, get acquainted with the main points of its work, the varieties and subtleties of application to the surface to be treated.

What is better to paint the ceiling with a roller or a spray gun

In contrast to the use of a foam roller, painting the ceiling surface with a spray gun has a number of positive aspects, including:

1.     The high degree of performance: If you compare the duration of painting with a spray gun and a brush (roller), then aerosol painting wins several times. In addition, thanks to the use of a spray gun, it is possible to process a large ceiling area.

2.     The layer is smooth and thin: Due to the uniformity of the paint application, the drying time of the plane is reduced significantly. In the case of hanging drops on the ceiling, just gently remove them with a sponge.

3.     High-quality painting of hard-to-reach places and raised surfaces: Due to a purposeful jet of air, the paint composition is delivered to specific places, corners, stucco-and all without much difficulty.

4.     The room remains practically clean: Thanks to the ability to control the spray of the paint composition, the floor and walls are not polluted.

5.     Streaks and streaks on the painted surface are excluded: This is achieved by not touching the instrument to the ceiling. The paint is only affected by the surface tension force.

6.     Universal use of the sprayer: The paint gun is characterized by the ability to apply not only water-based paint to the surface but also putty, varnish.

7.     Economical consumption of paint composition: Taking into account that when using a brush, a roller, a large amount of paint is consumed, then using a sprayer it is possible to save both materials and time for work.

Despite the whole list of advantages, aerosol painting has its own minus-the price. The device costs several times more than a regular roller. Also, when working with it, experience is required, but it is quite possible to acquire it after several times using the spray gun.

Important! In one hour of operation, the spray can paint 200-400 m2, it all depends on the model and type of device.

Types of ceiling spray guns

The market offers a fairly wide range of paint sprayers. This type of device is divided into several varieties according to the type of drive. There are devices of pneumatic, electric and mechanical type. Classification is also carried out according to the method of spraying the paint composition: air and airless. These two devices are based on electric models. But pneumatic type sprayers, in addition to air, can be based on a combined and electrostatic device. Most often, an airless spray gun is used to paint the ceiling surface, which is able to apply a thicker composition in consistency.

Electric spray gun for ceiling

If you compare the result with the mirror shine after pneumatics, the coating is less even. But for household work, in particular, for painting the house, fence, opening furniture with varnish is quite suitable. Such devices are available with an air spray system or airless (plunger), their difference also lies in the degree of performance.

For painting the ceiling with water-based paint, the optimal solution is an electric spray gun powered by a 220-Volt mains supply. Even a novice master can work with this device. To bring the sprayer into working condition, you do not need to use additional equipment, which is necessary when operating a pneumatic type device. Among the various modifications of the electric apparatus, the airless spray gun is particularly popular.

Pneumatic spray gun for ceiling whitewash

To perform painting work on a professional basis, it is better to choose pneumatic devices, the advantage of which is the ability to work with any compositions. Most often, such devices differ in the principle of operation from compressed air. On the market, there are devices with a different location of the tank (feed), it can be either from below or from above. When choosing a paint sprayer, you should take into account the type of surface that will be treated.

Advice! If you need to paint the ceiling with a small area, it is more expedient to use a manual battery spray gun, which is characterized by low power and the absence of electric power cords, a compressor.

Which machine for painting walls and ceilings is better

To correctly determine the spray gun, you need to consider the following points:

1.     Housing material: Aluminum devices proved to be the best of all. The nickel coating protects the body of the device from corrosion changes. If you buy a plastic sprayer, then you should not count on a long period of its operation, although its advantage is relatively light weight.

2.     Holes on the lid: It is more expedient to choose devices that also have holes made of aluminum. Suitable options and stainless steel and brass. In addition, you should pay attention to the quality of the gaskets. They must be made of Teflon. If the gaskets are of poor quality, they will not be able to resist the solvent, which is one of the components of paint, varnish.

3.     Location of the feed: If you need to paint the ceiling surface, it is more rational to purchase paint guns, which have a paint tank located at the bottom.

4.     Nozzle size: It is optimal if the nozzle diameter is 1.3-1.5 mm. These parameters allow you to easily use the main types of paints for work, the coating is distinguished by high quality and uniformity of application.

5.     Tank material: For ease of use, it is good to choose a nylon tank, which, thanks to its transparency, makes it possible to monitor the level of paint consumption. But it is easier to clean metal tanks.

Important! In order to ensure a smooth flow of liquid, the operating pressure parameters must be at least 8 bar.

How to paint the ceiling with a spray gun

To paint the ceiling with a spray gun, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic rules of surface preparation and the technology of applying water-based paint.

Preparation for painting the ceiling with a spray gun

To achieve the desired effect, do not paint the ceiling surface over the old coating. This layer must necessarily be removed with a spatula. It is pre-treated with an alkaline detergent, then washed off with clean water and given time to dry the base.

The algorithm of actions for preparing the ceiling surface for painting with a spray gun provides:

1.     Wetting the ceiling with water. For these purposes, it is more effective to use a spray gun or a foam roller.

2.     Repeat the procedure after 30 minutes. Another manipulation is necessary so that the old layer is properly soaked with moisture.

3.     Creating a draft in the room. This simple technique allows you to form blisters on the ceiling, which can easily be removed with a spatula.

4.     If there are irregularities on the ceiling, various defects, then they need to be eliminated by applying a finishing putty.

5.     The surface is rubbed with sandpaper and wiped with a wet sponge (vacuum cleaner).

6.     Priming the ceiling. To improve the adhesion, it is necessary to treat the surface with a deep penetration primer.

7.     Drying of the treated ceiling

The stages of painting the ceiling with a spray gun

The use of aerosol paint for the design of the ceiling allows you to create a smooth and spectacular coating in a short time. It is important to adhere to a certain sequence:

1.     Dilute the water-based paint with water according to the manufacturer's instructions. In most cases, the percentage of water is 10% of the total volume of paint.

2.     Fill the spray tank with water-based emulsion.

3.     Move the nozzle of the device to the side, on the rough surface. This is necessary so that you do not initially apply too much paint to the surface.

4.     Start painting the ceiling when the spray becomes uniform. The optimal distance from the device to the plane is 30-50 cm.

The average speed of work should be 5 seconds per 1 linear meter. The direction of the jet must be in a strictly perpendicular position.

To make it easier to apply paint from a spray gun, you need to mentally divide the plane into small squares. The work should be carried out in turn, first across, and then along. In order to avoid the formation of a thick layer and the paint dripping down, it is necessary to drive the device without staying long in one place. It is more effective to perform coloring at an even pace. For the best result, cover the ceiling surface in 3 sets, and before each subsequent application, you need to allow the previous layer to dry well. Otherwise, the paint will delaminate, which is unacceptable.

Conclusion

When purchasing a compressor for painting walls and ceilings, you should decide in advance on the scope of work. For painting in private, it is enough to choose inexpensive and easy-to-use devices. To work on a professional basis, you will need reliable and versatile options that allow you to use any compositions for surface treatment. Painting the ceiling with a spray gun using water-based paint will not only reduce the time, but also allow you to perform this procedure better.