2006-11-28 01:14:14 · 9 answers · asked by nellie 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
hey nellie,
keep in mind that whatever you choose, or whatever appearance you like the best is all a matter of preference...there is nothing wrong - or right about painting a ceiling with a latex satin...or semi-gloss... or high gloss.
someone else mentioned using a paint made specifically for ceiling - here are the reasons you may want to consider that and what makes a ceiling paint different than regular wall paints...
first, in contrast to wall paints, ceiling paints dry flat...dead flat. most wall paints have a slight degree of sheen (called angular sheen) so that the product will be somewhat washable and stain resistant. the reason it's called "angular sheen" is because the sheen is only detected when looking at the walls at an extreme angle (parallax). if this same sheen were present on your ceiling - and since you always look at a ceiling from a parallax view - this sheen would highlight all the imperfections on your ceiling (drywall seams, tape joints, repaired areas, etc.) ...since people rarely wash their ceilings, the angular sheen that provides washability and stain resistance is not necessary...
second, ceiling paints are generally more highly pigmented than wall paints. this is done by manufacturers for a couple of reasons - (a) to make the ceiling paint cover better (no one wants to apply more coats to a ceiling than is necessary), and (b) the higher level of both prime and secondary pigments not only allow for better hiding, they also absorb more resin (binder) so there is less of the angular sheen described above.
third, even though ceiling paints are described as white, they're generally not...at least not a pure white. most manufacturers off-cast ceiling paints to a gray or bluish white (sometimes umber)...again, the reasons for this is two-fold - (a) better hiding during application (pure whites typically don't cover very well), and (b) off-cast whites generally have better light reflection than truer whites do (true whites absorb surrounding colors more than off-cast colors do then generally appear "dingy" in comparison).
and finally, ceiling paints will make your room seem larger than other products that have any type of sheen (such as a latex satin).
about the only time i would recommend using a sheened product on ceilings is where washability and impermeability is more important than asthetics (such as in a bathroom with shower)...
i hope this info is helpful to you - remember, it's still a matter of your preference what finish to use.
ric
2006-11-28 05:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by ricknowspaint 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, they use that in apartments all the time. Latex is like a rubber in that you can wash it and dirt comes right off. I need to tell you though that when it does get old in a couple of years and starts to peel it will come off in large pieces. If you ever have pieces coming off it would be hard to paint over that and have a smooth finish unless all of the paint was removed. My mother used to paint with semi-gloss (not latex) and it had a flat finish but didn't come off in pieces and was easier to paint over every five years and remained smooth. I mentioned all this because a utility room would get hot and the paint may dry out sooner in there.
2006-11-28 01:32:35 · answer #2 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ceilings would be fine with satin latex paint, but molding needs high gloss. People have a tendency to touch the casing around doors on a regular basis and gloss is more durable and easier to clean than satin.
2006-11-28 01:20:04 · answer #3 · answered by nathanael_beal 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that satin looks better too, but I agree on the trim being gloss. And with that said, you could apply the same logic to the other rooms as well. Hallways could get really dirty, especially if you have children. But I would definitely use a gloss in the utility room.
2006-11-28 01:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by Bologna4 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I paint for a living and love to use latex for all except outdoors of course because it is a real easy clean up for me a little hot water and some soap and I can get it out of anything. But when it comes to outdoors you will want an oil base paint, but be sure to have thinners around for spills or the ever dread full cutting in. Painters tape helps with that but always make sure to test where you are putting the tape, I have come across times when I used tape and the paint where the tape was came right off after pulling it down. Well hope to be of some help! Cheers!!
2006-11-28 01:37:54 · answer #5 · answered by caspercrew1978 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I love paintng but.. for the ceilings, I always always always prefer and use a FLAT paint(latex)... for the walls, I always use a SATIN finish latex and for the trim around the doorways.. always a semi-gloss latex... I would use NOTHING but that noted above.
2006-11-28 01:33:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally I like a semi-gloss in any room. It has a nice sheen, makes the room look a little brighter and is a lot easier to clean. Gloss is always good for trim because you have to clean it more often.
2006-11-28 05:15:10 · answer #7 · answered by mamapig_57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just get a can of ceiling paint. They have certain paint just for ceilings and that's what I use. It says ceiling paint right on the can. It usually comes in flat and they have tintable so you can make it any color you want. I usually get mine at Lowe's.
2006-11-28 02:22:28 · answer #8 · answered by sundragonjess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. i think it looks nice done in latex satin. good luck.
2006-11-28 01:20:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋