How Do You Paint A Stucco Ceiling A Matching Color?
Painting a stucco ceiling to match a room’s walls will take more effort than a regular paint job. Painting a ceiling can cause additional neck strain, and the rough textured stucco surface often needs more than one coat of paint. Use dark ceiling colors for a cozy, closed in feel—the ceiling will feel lower and the room a bit small. Light ceiling colors will allow the room to feel bigger and more spacious. Measure the ceiling area; multiply the width and length for the total area. Understand that one gallon of paint covers 400 square feet. Determine how much paint to purchase when applying two coats of ceiling paint. For dark colors such as reds, browns, and black add three layers into the calculation. Bring a sample of the wall’s color to the paint store. Find the closest color that matches the wall’s shade. Use the paint strip and choose a color one or two shades lighter or darker for a coordinating look. Paint the ceiling color on a large piece of cardboard. Tape the cardboard to
