Unique DIY Ceilings

Create one-of-a-kind ceilings in your home by incorporating different faux finish techniques. Use glaze, plaster or both for unique and creative looks. The final finish will resemble whatever texture is on the ceiling. If you are new to painting and faux finishes, create several practice boards. Consider setting up scaffolding when painting your ceiling. Though you can reach with a ladder, you will be able to work faster when both feet are planted firmly on wood planks. Take frequent breaks and allow a few days for the ceiling to be painted.

Interior design books and magazines
Styrene or poster board
Paint products
Paint tools

Instructions

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  Flip through interior design books and magazines for different color palettes for ideas on the color and texture of your ceiling. Consider metallic paint, glazes and stains when choosing colors.
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  Practice paint applications on styrene or poster board. Apply plaster with a trowel. Use venetian plaster or joint compound. Once dry, paint a solid color with acrylic paint. Paint must have a sheen to it, and not be flat. Allow paint to dry.
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  Use different paint techniques to add faux finish effects. Stipple on metallic paint. Use a stencil to create a border or allover pattern. Vinyl adhesive designs may create large patterns and designs around a ceiling chandelier. Mix glaze and paint together to stain the ceiling, giving it an aged finish. Layer techniques and combine different ideas to create a ceiling found in no other home.

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