How to avoid patchy ceilings and walls
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Patchy parties
The surface to be painted is covered with paint. The work with the roller has gone according to plan. But then you take a closer look at the end result and see that there are patchy parts that ruins the overall impression. This can be avoided with a few simple tips.
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Preparatory work
As always, a clean surface is a prerequisite for a good result. Dirt can result in the paint bleeding through or releases from the surface.
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Paint the surface twice
Paint the surface twice with a quality roller that covers well and absorbs a lot of paint. If you have a dark colour underneath that needs to be repainted with a lighter colour, three coats may be required.
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Don't skimp with paint
Using too little paint is a classic mistake that results in patchy ceilings and walls. Therefore, make sure the roller is thoroughly worked in with paint and dip it often. If you use a quality roller that doesn’t shed fibres, you won’t have to worry about fuzzy walls and ceilings.
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Paint in daylight to avoid patchy walls and ceilings
Paint in daylight. This makes it easier to see the results during and after painting.
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Plan
Paint efficiently and in the correct order over the surface so that the paint does not have time to dry. Feel free to take a coffee break, but wait until the entire surface has been painted. You can see more about the different steps in our videos Paint ceiling and Paint walls.
