How to Cover a Rough Ceiling

A rough ceiling is one with a popcorn finish. It gives the ceiling an irregular, textured look, and, over time, you may become tired of it. When you wish to cover your rough ceiling and give it a brand new appearance, use tissue paper and paint to give the room both a new texture and a new flush of color. Tissue paper is a wonderfully inexpensive way to give a room with a rough ceiling a brand new look.

Clean cloth
Tissue paper sheets
Drop cloth
Ladder
Paint roller
Satin paint

Instructions

- 1
  Wipe the rough ceiling using a clean cloth. This removes any dust.
- 2
  Tear the edges away from your tissue paper sheets. This removes the sharp edges and results in a more organic effect.
- 3
  Crumple up the tissue paper sheets, then smooth them out again. Crumple the paper tightly for a very textured look; crumple it only loosely for less texture.
- 4
  Put down a drop cloth to protect the room.
- 5
  Climb a ladder to reach the ceiling. Depending on the height of the room, you may only need a tall stepping stool.
- 6
  Paint a section of the wall that is larger than tissue paper sheet, using a paint roller and satin paint.
- 7
  Press the crumpled tissue paper to the wet paint, flattening it with your fingers. Immediately roll back over the tissue with your paint roller.
- 8
  Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the ceiling is covered.

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