Even today, many people, when conducting repair work, prefer to whitewash the ceiling. This is the easiest and most cost-effective way to do this. Components such as chalk or lime can be bought in any hardware store, and in the construction supermarket. Whitewashing itself is carried out in two stages, which we will discuss below.

Types of water-based paints:

• silicate;
• latex;
• silicone;
• acrylic.

When applying these paints, the surface becomes saturated white color. Great importance has the ability of this type of paint to overlap the previous coating on which it will be applied. The higher this indicator, the less paint will be consumed when applying layers to obtain a uniform surface, and the more likely it is not to see different kind stains and defects in the ceiling.

If there is very high humidity in the room, then experts recommend covering the surface of the ceiling with silicone water-based paints that have detergent and moisture-resistant characteristics. Due to the fact that in different batches the tonality of paints can be different, it is necessary to purchase them a little more than the required estimated volume.

Whitewash chalk can be bought in powder or paste form. Chalk paste is a mixture of finely dispersed chalk, which also contains fungal additives and stabilizers. All this contributes to the quality and durability of the coating. At the same time, to prepare a paste of chalk, it will take less effort and time than a solution of their dry chalk. You just need to add to the paste right amount water.

Lime

Previously, slaked lime was used for ceiling whitewashing. Currently, it can be replaced with a special decorative structured lime. It gives you the opportunity to do ceiling surface original texture. When opening such a surface with varnish, it will be similar to the surface of a fresco. If you don't want to have white ceiling, then the color of the solution must be changed due to pigments. These are alkaline ocher, cinnabar, red lead, ultramarine, or already prepared pigment pastes that are resistant to the environment. It should be remembered that the use of ultramarine (blue) in in large numbers may give too saturated Blue colour ceiling, which will not make it beautiful.

Therefore, this type of pigment must be treated very carefully. Do not add blue directly to whitewash, but carefully dilute a small amount of it in one liter of water, and gradually add this solution to whitewash until the desired result is achieved. It should also be noted that the whitewash that has just been applied to the ceiling will differ significantly in color from the already dried one. In order not to experiment on the ceiling, try applying a small amount of whitewash first on white paper and wait until it is completely dry. If this tone suits you, feel free to whiten the ceiling.

Preparatory work

Without holding preparatory work, the newly applied whitewash will crumble after a short amount of time. This category of work is very important if the ceiling was first whitewashed with lime, and then you wanted to whitewash it with chalk, or vice versa. Gotta turn Special attention for the presence of grease stains, dust, stains, soot. All this must be removed before whitewashing.

How to determine with absolute certainty what was used in the previous whitewash. Wet the ceiling with water. If the surface has become dark and does not leave marks on the finger, then lime was used. If the ceiling is simply wiped off, whitewashing was carried out with chalk. If whitewashing was carried out with water-based paint, nothing will change.

Now we will tell you about fast way ridding the ceiling of the old whitewash.

1. From the very beginning, we clear the space of foreign objects. If it is not possible to do so, then outdoor space and the remaining items are covered with polyethylene and other protective waterproof material.
2. Pour warm water into a basin, add a little soap, take out a brush or sponge.
3. We break the ceiling visually into squares, apply the solution from the basin to the whitewash in small portions.
4. Removes swollen areas with a spatula.
5. The remaining whitewash must be washed off warm water using a sponge.

Even if you do not see stains, dirt and streaks on the ceiling, there is a need to moisten the surface so that the next whitewash lays better.

If you have completed the previous step, move on to the next one:

• with the help of a special tape (serpyanka), the joints of the ceiling tiles, if any, are glued;
• a well-cleaned ceiling surface is made even, possible cracks are eliminated. This procedure is performed using putty;
• when the putty is completely dry, it is necessary to grout it with sandpaper. After this work, the ceiling should be smooth. The last step is to prime the entire ceiling.

After the primer has completely dried, it proceeds to the next step.

Before whitewashing, the surface of the ceiling must be leveled. To do this, we take a solution of plaster, then moisten and fill them with irregularities, cracks and cracks. If lime plaster was used, then to eliminate its damage, it is necessary to use a lime mortar, which consists of:

• fine clean sand - two parts;
• lime slurry - one part;
• pure water.

The sequence of making such a solution: dilute the lime with water, add sand and water to it. required quantity to get a thick mixture. If slaked lime is used, then it must be mixed with sand, and then diluted with water.

The second option for leveling the ceiling is with adhesive putty. It is prepared quite simply, is easily applied to the surface, and does not crumble for a long time. It consists of:

• mela - one part;
• gypsum - two parts;
• wood glue - two parts.

To obtain a liquid solution, you must first add one liter of water to fifty grams of glue. Puttying is carried out by means of a spatula, which is first moved across, and then along cracks and cracks. After that, the puttied ceiling is rubbed using pumice or chalk plaster.

After completing the puttying work, we proceed to the priming process. These works allow you to make the ceiling smooth with the presence of a thin film that can become an obstacle to the absorption of paints.

A primed ceiling implies a better adhesion of the surface to the finish. But it is important to remember that it is necessary to start the final whitewashing of the ceiling only when the primer layer is completely dry.

We apply whitewash

We start with the preparation of the finishing material. This process is influenced by your choice of:

• chalk solution. For its manufacture, it is necessary to have warm water, PVA glue and blue. Water is mixed with glue, chalk is slowly added. After a good mixing of the solution, add a small amount of blue. Once again, mix everything thoroughly so that there is a homogeneous mass. For speed and quality, we use a construction mixer;
• lime mortar. If you have a ceiling of approximately 10 sq.m., you need to have 1.7 kg of lime, six liters of water and blue 40 gr., mix everything well, adding water little by little to form a thick solution;
• solution from VD paint. It is bred strictly according to the attached instructions, exclusively by means of water. To give the desired shade, apply color.

Before applying the first layer, the perimeter and hard-to-reach places of the ceiling are processed with a paint brush. Then the roller is dipped in finishing material. Apply the first layer starting from the corner farthest from the window. When the ceiling is fully processed, it should dry well. Applying a second layer helps to eliminate errors. It is applied parallel to the light. Prior to application, the solution is well mixed with construction mixer. Whitewashing is also applied from the far corner.

After finishing the whitewashing, the ceiling should dry well. Until the ceiling dries, the windows in the room should be closed to avoid drafts. Windows are covered with a thick cloth from direct sunlight. It is not recommended to use a broom in the room until the ceiling is completely dry. If you decide to do it yourself Finishing work, then do not forget about the need for a respirator, rubber gloves, plastic construction goggles.

To get the perfect finishing layer, you need to listen to the advice of professionals:

• only after the first layer has dried, the next one is applied, and only in a perpendicular direction. Avoid drafts and direct sunlight. Only in this way will you manage not to spoil the final result of the work;
• if you have not removed the previous whitewash, then the new one should be of the same material as the old one;
• in order for the finishing material to acquire the color you need, you need to use colors bought in any building supermarkets.

We whiten the ceiling with a roller

In order to whitewash the ceiling, in most cases a roller is used. It is the optimal fixture for painting the ceiling with water-based paints, which include acrylic polymers. To give the ceiling an ideal state, it is necessary to whitewash with the right painting tool. Velor and foam rubber rollers are not suitable for this work, but sheep's wool or long synthetic fur will be what you need. Ready solution poured into a pre-prepared tray. We dip the roller into the paint, rotate it so that the solution is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the roller.

A couple of times we roll the roller on a corrugated surface, pressing it a little. To make it more convenient for you to whitewash the ceiling, use an elongated handle. When you are whitewashing, try to move the roller in parallel, grabbing a little of the previous strip. Painting is carried out in two layers, and each subsequent layer is applied to the previous one after complete drying and strictly perpendicular. In the presence of ceiling plinth it is painted with a brush at the very beginning. When completely dry, you should not see spots, streaks and streaks. If they are still present, then you have not sustained the technology correctly. And do not forget, after the end of the whitewashing, to bring all the tools involved into proper form so that there is no need for a new acquisition.

There are 3 main materials for whitewashing:

• Water based paint

Advice! Regardless of the type of upcoming whitewash (chalk, lime or paint), the room should be prepared for repairs. Furniture and things to take out, floors, windows and everything that is difficult to move - carefully wrap in polyethylene. Lighting should not change throughout the work.

Whitewashing the ceiling with lime

In order to make it easier to decide which type of whitewash is most suitable, here are a few arguments for and against whitewashing with lime.

Positive sides:

Lime - environmentally friendly pure material with antibacterial properties

A layer of such whitewash has microscopic pores, which both allow moisture to pass through and allow water to evaporate.

Lime creates a fairly durable layer, such a coating is resistant to abrasion

Do-it-yourself whitewashing the ceiling with lime mortar is a very economical solution

Negative sides:

It is important to prepare a solution of the desired consistency, since not only appearance ceiling

This type of whitewashing is short-lived, most likely it will be necessary to update the finish in 2-4 years

Tools:

Spray

Airbrush

Polyethylene (a lot)

How to prepare lime mortar

We mix slaked lime with water at the rate of 0.4 kg of lime per 0.6 kg of water. This amount of the mixture is enough to whitewash 2.5 sq.m of the ceiling.

Then we add 5 g of salt pre-soaked in water (for every 2.5 sq.m).

Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Advice! If you bought quicklime, it must first be extinguished. To do this, mix lime with water in a ratio of 1: 1, observing safety rules, stir the mixture for 15-25 minutes, until the boiling process ends. After that, it is recommended to leave lime for 15 days in a closed container (so it will lie more evenly on the surface).

Lime whitewashing: Work progress

Examine the surface for greasy stains (how to remove stubborn stains read below)

Prime a clean and dry surface, then putty

Letting the ceiling dry

Preparing lime mortar

Wet the ceiling lightly

We apply the solution in several layers, one perpendicular to the other

Important! Grease spots removed with alkaline solutions: warm water + a small amount of soda. Copper sulfate fights mold and rust well.

Whitewashing with water-based paint - the pros and cons

Advantages:

The first thing I want to note when talking about the use of paints for surface finishing is a lot of room for design ideas.

The ability to use different colors and shades also allows you to visually increase the surface area.

Unlike lime or chalk mortar, the water emulsion does not need to be prepared, you just need to open the jar and dip the roller into it.

Flaws:

The cost of paint is significantly higher than lime or chalk (the cheaper the paint, the greater its consumption).

Before drying, you need to breathe indoors strictly in a respiratory mask.

Water-based paint is produced with various additives. Additives are acrylic, acrylic copolymers or latex. With their help, the properties of the paint change. Latex makes the paint waterproof, such a ceiling is not afraid of water. Depending on the manufacturer, acrylic affects strength and elasticity.

So, above we looked at how to whitewash the ceiling, then there are step-by-step instructions on how to do it.

How to whitewash the ceiling with emulsion paint

Whitewashing with chalk

The positive aspects of whitewashing with chalk:

Chalk natural material, chalky solution contains a minimum of harmful chemical additives

Whitewashing with chalk requires minimal cash costs

Negative sides:

A lot of "fuss" with the preparation of the solution

Under the chalk whitewash, all the imperfections of the ceiling (irregularities, roughness, etc.) will be even more visible

The pretreatment technology is the same as for water-based paint. The only one important point: make sure that the old lime coating, if any, is completely removed. Just in case, the ceiling can be treated with a 3% vinegar solution.

There are many options for finishing the ceiling, but whitewash is the most popular of them. It is inexpensive and looks very good if the paint has been applied correctly. Usually the ceiling is recommended to be thoroughly cleaned of the old layer of lime or chalk before applying a new one. However you can put the next coat of paint and directly on top of the old one. The main thing is to know how to do it in order to get guaranteed good result. There is nothing complicated here - having the necessary knowledge, anyone can handle it on their own, without spending all necessary work a lot of time.

How to whitewash the ceiling?

• chalk;
• lime;
• water-based paint.

Each of these options has its pros and cons.

Table. Materials for whitewashing the ceiling.

Material	Advantages	Flaws
	Chalk gives the ceiling an exceptional, radiant whiteness, so the room will look very good.	This material gradually crumbles, thus, additional dust appears in the room. In addition, it is not waterproof, so it is not suitable for painting the ceiling in the bathroom.
	Lime whitewash kills the fungus, so in rooms where it is present, it is worth using it. In addition, lime is resistant to moisture and is well suited for painting the ceiling in any room, including the bathroom (and this is where the fungus can be found most often). In addition, lime whitewash hides small surface defects, sealing cracks and cracks.	Lime often causes allergic reactions. It cannot be perfectly white, unlike a chalky solution.
	This type of paint has an excellent appearance, while it is the water-based emulsion that fits very well on the old coating, it adheres perfectly to the existing whitewash and does not begin to peel off over time.	Water-based paint has only one drawback - it is necessary to carry out work with its use at a temperature not lower than + 5 ° C, but this does not matter when painting the ceiling in a room.

If you do not want to wash off the old whitewash, you need to keep in mind that lime cannot be applied to the chalk and vice versa - otherwise the paint will not lay down well, dirty stains will form on the ceiling.

On top of the chalk, you can put a new layer of chalk or water-based paint, and lime can be covered with the same emulsion or lime. At the same time, it must be borne in mind that enamel and oil paint are absolutely not suitable for painting over an old layer of lime or chalk.

Tools

There are three main ways to apply whitewash for which you can use:

• roller;
• brush;
• spray.

If do roller painting, the paint will lie in an even layer, there will be no streaks or stains. In order to receive good whitewash using this tool, coloring composition will need to be applied in two layers. In addition to the roller itself, you will need a container for the solution, something for mixing and a paint tray. You also need a small brush to put paint on the sections of the ceiling at the junctions with the walls - it will not work with a roller to do this carefully without staining the walls.

Whitewash brush can be purchased at every store building materials. It is inexpensive. While brushing, the paint splashes heavily, so you need to carefully protect the furniture in the apartment, as well as your eyes.

With a sprayer whitewash can be easily applied in a very neat even layer. In the event that the paint will be applied by sprayer, care must be taken to ensure that it is free of lumps. Its consistency should be more liquid than that of whitewash, which is to be applied with a brush or roller.

How to choose water-based paint

If everything is more or less clear with chalk and lime, then choosing a suitable water-based emulsion is a more difficult task. There are many varieties of these paints, which differ in composition and properties.

1. Polyvinyl acetate water emulsion - the most affordable.
2. Paints with acrylic additives- Most Popular. They are suitable for any surface and are resistant to abrasion (although this property is not so important in the case of ceiling paint).
3. Silicone water-based paint fits well over old whitewash, even without the use of a primer. It has a high vapor permeability and is perfect for painting the ceiling in the bathroom or in the kitchen. This type of coloring composition will reliably protect the surface from the appearance of a fungus on it.
4. Water emulsion paints with latex very good water resistance, they can be washed with detergents. For the price they are superior to all other water-based emulsions.

To make the best choice Please read the label carefully before purchasing. It should indicate the purpose of the paint, the degree of its hiding power, the consumption per square meter and other parameters that you need to pay attention to. The right water emulsion will make it snow-white and durable coating, it will not turn yellow over time and is guaranteed to protect the ceiling from the appearance of fungus.

Painting with water-based paint

In order to receive good painting over lime, it is better to cover the old layer first acrylic primer. After that, you need to check the surface for strength by trying to scratch it. If it does not crumble, then you can apply paint.

But when painting over chalk, this is not necessary - water-based paint will bind it well and will hold on even without soil.

Before starting work, you need to prepare the room. It is necessary to take out or carefully cover with a film all objects so that they do not get dirty with paint.

If you are applying paint with a brush, lay the strokes first perpendicular to the windows, then parallel. If last layer will be placed parallel to the light source, the stripes will not be visible after drying.

Painting with a roller is a simpler and more convenient process in which you need to follow these steps:

• pour the paint into the paint tray;
• dip the roller into the bath, and then roll it along the slope, evenly distributing the paint over the surface and allowing the excess to drain;
• lay the first coat of paint perpendicular to the windows;
• wait for the composition to dry completely;
• then add a second layer, which should be parallel to the window opening;
• carefully paint over the sections of the ceiling at the junctions with the walls with a brush.

Applying paint from a spray gun is even easier - just put three even layers, you do not need to follow the direction. The main thing is not to miss a single square centimeter of the surface when applying each of them.

Chalk painting

It is not difficult to prepare a chalk solution for painting the ceiling; for this:

• for 10 liters of water you need to take 5 kg of chalk and 50 g of wood glue;
• the consistency of the solution should be such that it does not drain from the knife, but if the mixture pours from the blade, you need to add more chalk;
• you can add blue to the composition, in which case the ceiling will be snow-white, without a yellow tint.

The technology of painting with chalk is fundamentally no different from the technology of applying a water-based emulsion. First, choose one of the options - application by brush, roller or spray gun. Then, in the process of painting, do not rush and carefully make sure that the composition lays down in an even layer. In this case the new kind your ceiling is sure to please you.

Lime mortar painting

In order to make a solution of lime for painting the ceiling, you need:

• take 2.5 kg of lime, add 100 g of salt soaked in water and a small amount of blue;
• after mixing all the components of the mixture, add water to them so that the total volume is about 10 liters.

The basic application rules are the same as for chalk and water-based paint.

Important Points

When whitewashing the ceiling, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of the room. For example, in the bathroom you need to use special composition, which will be resistant to moisture and protect the ceiling from the appearance of fungus. Otherwise, the paint will quickly lose its appearance and may even begin to crumble quite quickly.

It is also important to keep safety in mind while painting. In order to avoid getting whitewash in the eyes, on the skin and in Airways, you need to use goggles, rubber gloves and a respirator. If this is not done, the coloring composition can cause allergies or even chemical burns.

How to wash old whitewash from the ceiling

Despite the fact that the ceiling can be painted over the old whitewash, the best option for getting quality painting will pre-cleaning and surface leveling. Old whitewash, which does not hold well and peels off, must be washed off. If this is not done, you will not have to count on a good result. If the layer of lime or chalk that is already on the ceiling is thin, even, and holding up well, painting directly on top of it would be a good option.

To wash away chalk whitewash, necessary:

• take a foam sponge and moisten it in water so that it is wet, but drops do not drip;
• after that, it is necessary to run a damp sponge over the ceiling over and over again, washing off one layer after another, while it must be moistened as often as possible;
• then you need to carefully wipe the ceiling with a wet cloth - you also need to dip it in water as often as possible.

Washing off the lime layer is a little more difficult because:

• the first step is to moisten the entire ceiling; for this you can use a spray gun;
• using a spatula or scraper, it is necessary to remove the soaked layer of lime;
• and finally, you need to thoroughly wash the ceiling with a damp cloth or sponge to remove lime and dust from it.

Removal of old whitewash: a - moisten the ceiling, b - remove the soaked coating.

It is better to work in sections - while you are removing soaked lime from one of them, the other will be saturated with moisture. Thus, you can quickly go through the entire ceiling.

In order to wash off the old whitewash, you can also use special compounds.

1. In the hardware store you can buy a special wash. It must be applied to the ceiling with a sprayer. When it dries, a crust will appear on the ceiling, which must be removed with a scraper. After that, the surface will simply need to be washed with a cloth.
2. Another option is to add vinegar to the water (one large spoon per 5 liters will be enough) and 50 ml of bath foam, mix thoroughly and apply to the ceiling surface. After waiting 20 minutes, it can be cleaned with a scraper and then rinsed thoroughly with a wet cloth.
3. Another way is to make a paste by mixing water with flour. It must be applied to the surface of the ceiling and allowed to dry, after which you can easily remove the whitewash.

Video - Removing old whitewash

Whitewashing the ceiling by the hands of professional craftsmen

Despite the fact that it is not difficult to whitewash the ceiling on your own, you should not discount such an option as contacting a professional master.

This solution is good because:

• it will help save time;
• contacting good master, you can be sure that you will get an excellent result;
• the master will need a minimum of paint in order to whitewash the ceiling.

At the same time, as mentioned above, whitewashing actually does not take much time. Therefore, in order to save time, it makes sense to contact the master in the first place if you are a busy person and are used to always hiring professionals to perform certain jobs.

Due to the fact that the master uses up a minimum of paint, contacting him can cost a little more than painting the ceiling with your own hands. The main thing in this business is to find really a good specialist, which at the same time will take a little for its work. The main thing is not to hire hacks who, working through their sleeves, can make whitewashing even worse than you would have done - such masters also come across. They take little for their work, but such savings will cost dearly in the end - you will either have to redo everything, or stay with a poorly painted ceiling.

Whitewashing a ceiling with old paint is a simple and inexpensive way to improve a room's interior. You can not always use it, but in the event that the previous layer is thin, even and holds well, chalk, lime or water-based emulsion applied directly to old paint will hold up well. If you do it right, your new ceiling will become really beautiful, and such a result of painting will delight you for more than one year.

Video - Whitewashing the ceiling with your own hands

A whitewashed ceiling is not some outdated technology, but one of the classic ways to decorate a ceiling. At the same time, you can do everything yourself and quite quickly. So that the repair does not drag on, and you do not have to be distracted by correcting defects, it is necessary to prepare the tool and the ceiling in the room itself.

It all starts with the preparation of the instrument. Preparation consists in choosing the tools with which you will whitewash the ceiling.

Work can be done:

• brush;
• roller;
• Spray gun;
• Vacuum cleaner with air blowing function.

It all starts with the choice of a brush for whitewashing - what tool you will work with, this will be the quality of the work. The types of brushes are very different, but the best option is a brush made of natural bristles, width - 15-20 cm. before using the brush, soak it in water for several hours. This will swell the wooden handle of the brush, and the bristles will be fixed.

This is important, because the bristles should not remain on the whitewashed ceiling surface.

Rollers are also used, moreover, the quality will be better, and the process will go faster. When using the roller, do not forget about the special pallet.

How to whitewash the ceiling in the apartment: composition

You can whitewash with lime or chalk - these do-it-yourself whitewashing methods are the most popular.

To dilute chalk whitewash, you need:

• Pour 30 g of PVA glue into warm water ( adhesive base obligatory), as an alternative - finely planed ordinary laundry soap;
• While stirring the composition, pour finely sifted chalk into it;
• 20 g of blue in solution is also required - this is the prevention of yellowness of the composition.

It is not necessary to take exactly PVA glue, it will be correct to use both carpentry glue and bustilat.

Lime whitewashing is done like this - dilute 1.7 kilos of lime with 40 g of blue with water. It turns out the finished mixture, which can be applied to 10 squares of the ceiling or walls.

Lime whitewash recipe (video)

Stages of whitewashing the ceiling with your own hands

If you decide to whitewash with a brush, then the strokes are first applied perpendicular to the light source - that is, the windows. And already the final layer is applied parallel to the windows. In this case, the bleached surfaces are uniform, without stripes.

It is even easier to whitewash the ceiling with a roller. The technology is as follows - pour the solution into a cuvette, dip a roller into the solution, roll the roller along the slope of the pallet. First, the strokes go to the windows, then parallel to the windows. The overlaps should be approximately 5 cm. Otherwise, unpainted areas will remain, and it will seem that the ceiling is either unpainted or painted different colors.

In the joints of walls and ceilings, it is more reasonable to use a brush.

How to whitewash the ceiling on the old whitewash and is it possible

You can update the whitewash only if the old layer is very thin and durable. But even in this case, experts advise to remove the old whitewash. This will ensure a good result - without streaks and other defects such as bubbles and streaks.

The old coating can be removed with a sponge, soapy water and paste. The chalk solution is removed very easily, therefore it is stupid to apply a new whitewash without washing off the old one. But with the lime composition will have to tinker. You can't do without a wide spatula.

Of course, if the ceiling is defective, you will have to repair the cracks.

Is shpakril suitable for whitewashing the ceiling

Definitely yes! Moreover, whitewashing with shpakryl is Painting works in complex. Putty "Shpakril" - this is the sealing of small defects, and gluing the ceiling. With such an adjacent functionality of the composition, you save on materials.

Just dilute this putty with water, about half a liter per kilo of material, and directly whiten the ceiling.

Application methods

You can do this:

• By spraying, airless spraying has become popular recently;
• An ordinary roller (the tool must be either with long synthetic fur or sheep's wool);
• By brush.

By the way, at least it’s easier to work with a roller, but usually the ceiling painted with a water-based emulsion is the merit of the roller. New methods are also emerging, usually associated with spray guns and spray guns.

How to whitewash the ceiling in different colors (video)

Today, ceilings are whitewashed in the kitchen, bathroom, hallway and toilet, and utility rooms. The method of decorating the ceiling is quite fast and cheap, so you should not dismiss it as outdated. This is a classic way, because it will still be in demand for a long time.

Good luck with the repair!

Despite the existing variety of options for decorating the ceiling space, one of the most popular ways to process it is still the good old whitewash. After all, the process is quite simple, it requires a minimum of material costs and a little time to study the stages of the upcoming work.

How to prepare the ceiling for whitewashing

Very milestone work when whitewashing ceilings, which should not be ignored. The preparation of the ceiling for whitewashing must be carried out in the most thorough way, otherwise , with a very high degree of probability, the whitewash will soon begin to crumble.If the ceiling was previously whitewashed, then it is necessary to get rid of the old layer, from possible dirt and grease stains.

How to determine the type of whitewash

The old whitewash is wetted. If the surface is easily erased, it is chalky whitewash, if the ceiling has darkened and does not stain the finger, it is lime. This information is necessary because, when applying a new, opposite type of whitewash, the old layer must be thoroughly washed off to avoid problems.

How to remove whitewash from the ceiling

If there are cracks on the ceiling, then it is recommended to putty them.

1. The floor and furniture are covered with polyethylene;
2. A warm soapy solution, sponge or brush is being prepared;
3. Old whitewash is moistened in squares. This is done so that the ceiling does not dry out, and you do not have to repeat moistening;
4. The moistened square is processed with a hard spatula. To avoid contamination of the floor, you can substitute a large pallet under the treated area;
5. The remains of whitewash are washed off with a wet sponge;

After completely removing the old layer, it is necessary to glue the joints of the ceiling tiles with a special tape. If there are cracks on the ceiling, then it is recommended to putty them. After drying, the putty is rubbed sandpaper. The entire ceiling area is primed. Once the primer is dry, you can move on.

Possible options for whitewashing

In this category, the two most common materials are widely considered, about which a little has already been said above - this is chalk or lime. A newer material is water-based paint.

Chalk

Suitable for those who value maximum whiteness and constant freshness. To prepare chalk whitewash for 10 square meters square is necessary:

1. Pour 30 g of glue (PVA, carpentry) into warm water (about five liters). Instead of glue, 30 g of finely chopped laundry soap can be dissolved in water;
2. Stir very well, gradually pouring in the sifted chalk - it will take about three kilograms;
3. To enhance the whiteness and to avoid possible yellowing over time, it is recommended to pour 20 grams of blue into the solution;

Lime

This material is chosen because of its ability to fix small cracks, and also because of the increased bactericidal properties. Whitewashing the ceiling with lime requires 10 square meters:

1. Dilute 1.7 kg of lime in five liters of water. The water must be warm;
2. Add 40 g of blue;
3. The finished solution should not be too liquid;

Water-based paints

When buying a water-based paint, consider the application environment and the ability of the paint to hide a dark background.

These paints are based on non-aqueous compositions such as varnish, resin, drying oil, as well as water and emulsion. These paints are non-toxic, so they are great for whitewashing. When buying ready-made paint, attention should be paid to hiding (the ability of the paint to cover a dark background). The application environment is also important. For example, in a damp room, you should choose a washable paint for the ceiling.

Possible Tool

There are a few different ways ceiling whitewashing. For some, tiles and a roller are suitable, while others require the use of vacuum cleaners with an air blowing function. So, the process of whitewashing the ceiling can be carried out with a brush, roller, vacuum cleaner, sprayer.

brush

Whitewashing the ceiling with a brush is the longest and most painstaking way. Strokes are applied perpendicular to a natural light source. The final layer is applied parallel to the windows. When using this paint scheme, after drying, no stripes will be visible.

It is better to buy a brush made of natural bristles, about 15-20 cm in size. Soak it for a few hours before use. warm water. It will help wooden handle the brushes should swell and the bristles should be properly fixed so that they do not remain on the surface during the whitewashing process. After completion of work, the brush should be washed well.

Roller

When buying a roller in a store, do not forget about the pallet

Whitewashing with a roller is less painstaking. A solution of whitewash or paint is poured into the pan. A roller is dipped into it and rolled along the slope of the pallet. This is done so that the solution or paint is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the roller, while the excess drains off at this time. Layers of whitewash with a roller are directed in the same way as a brush. The overlaps between the layers should be about 5 cm. This will avoid the appearance of unpainted areas. IN hard-to-reach places, for example, at the junction of walls and ceilings, it is better to use a brush.

Vacuum cleaner

Whitewashing the ceiling with a vacuum cleaner is perhaps one of the most common methods, and, moreover, fast. The solution must be filtered through gauze or a sieve. Pour 3/4 of its volume into a half-liter jar of the bottom, which must be closed with a plastic lid from a spray bottle. The jar is connected to the hose of the vacuum cleaner. At an angle, the spray gun is directed to the ceiling, the vacuum cleaner is turned on. On the surface, you should move in a circular motion, move the tool very smoothly. You should also constantly monitor the uniform distribution of saturation. It is necessary to apply several layers to the ceiling.

Experts do not advise using a vacuum cleaner in small spaces, because splashes can settle not only on the ceiling.

sprayer

This special device which is sold in construction stores. Its use will help to cope with the whitewashing of the ceiling on your own, not only faster, but also more reliably hide small cracks.

Whitewashing must be carried out in a hat, respirator and gloves

• In the process of drying whitewash on the ceiling, there should be no drafts and direct sunlight in the room. Otherwise, it is likely that the new whitewash will crumble;
• When carrying out whitewashing, safety is important. You need to buy special protective gloves, goggles and a hat;

If whitewashing is carried out correctly, regardless of the choice of a specific material for its implementation and the method of application, it will last from three to five years. This ceiling repair option remains the most economical and affordable to this day.