Painting ceilings are a great way to give any room a fresh and different look. Though sometimes overlooked, with just a new coat of paint or an artistic mural, you’ll be looking up a lot admiring your ceiling. A painted ceiling is also a great focal point in any room. It sets out a mood or ambiance of the room depending on the color/design. If you’re not yet convinced, we’ve listed out a few reasons why you should. Keep reading!
5 Reasons Why You Should Paint Your Ceilings
Consider the ceiling as your fifth wall that needs equal attention, similar to the four walls of your space. It is an integral part of your home, isn’t it? Imagine how your home would look if there are no ceilings. Additionally, the fifth wall should also be painted for the following reasons:
1. Makes your room complete.
Imagine entering somebody’s home without a painted ceiling. How does that make you feel? Do you have that feeling that the owner did not bother to check if the house is completely finished? Painting the ceiling presents a sense of completing the interior of your home.
2. Enhances the appearance of your home.
Choosing the color that would suitably complement or contrast the other colors in your specific space would enhance the appearance of your home. Contrasting colors are perfect for bedrooms, especially if walls are painted with a lighter color. Visualize looking up at the dark sky at night while laying down on your bed, even with the lights on, to get inspiration.
3. Not only for you but also for your toddlers.
Painting your toddler’s ceiling with dark colors and putting on glow-in-the-dark images of stars and planets makes a fancy planetarium for them to enjoy during bedtime.
4. Show your style.
If you have chosen a specific theme for your home, painting your ceiling is definitely a must to achieve and fulfill the look and style that you want.
5. Protection for your ceiling.
Keeping your house clean is important, right? That certainly includes making sure your ceiling is clean and is prevented from developing molds. Choose paints that can protect your ceiling, especially those in your bathroom and kitchen areas. These are damp areas that are at risk of mold. There are paints that are specifically manufactured as anti-mold products. This type of paint is also highly recommended for ceilings in air-conditioned rooms.
Bonus tip:
With these five reasons why you should paint your ceilings, the most next probable question that would cross your mind is how to paint those ceilings. Just like painting your walls, color choice is also critical. The most common color is white, as it gives the impression that the ceilings are high. When you have white walls and white ceilings, these make your home seem to have more space than it has.
Once you have already chosen the color and the kind of paint you think is best for your ceiling, the next thing to focus on is how to apply that paint. We found this video to share with you for the techniques to be used when painting your ceiling. The video has significant information on what type of brush, the thickness of the roller brush to be used for different textures of the ceiling, how to apply them on the ceiling, and many more.
Whatever style you want your home to have, remember the above reasons why your ceilings should be painted.