Collection: eco-friendly interior paint for ceilings

For your ceilings, choose a matte paint

Painting your ceilings is an important consideration before you begin your painting project. While there are many different paint ranges available (some of which are specifically designed for ceiling applications), Algo wall paints are ideal for ceilings throughout your home.

In order to be able to carry out your work with complete peace of mind, we recommend that you use a matte finish that is more suitable for ceilings: much less reflective than velvet or satin, matte has the advantage of masking imperfections in the surface.

A velvet finish is also applicable: velvet is simply a hybrid of matte and satin. Velvet paint is more washable, but it will be shinier, making potential ceiling imperfections more noticeable.

If there are roller marks on the support, the velvet finish will make them more visible.

Prepare the ceiling properly for painting

Just like with the walls in your home, successfully painting your ceiling requires proper preparation, especially if it's already been painted. Learn how to prepare for painting your ceilings in 4 steps:

Relatively simple, it simply involves moving your furniture or the elements that make up the room. Covering the furniture with a sheet can also be a suitable and faster solution.

To avoid splashes, it will also be advisable to protect the floor with plastic sheeting to avoid dirt and possible soiling.

• Sanding the surface : this is not the most pleasant part of your work, however sanding the surface with sandpaper will undoubtedly promote the adhesion of the paint, thus giving you an additional guarantee.
• Washing and cleaning: for many reasons, mainly for ease of application and the desired result, washing and cleaning are essential for preparing your work.

This will involve removing any dirt and dust that may have accumulated on the surface, then washing the ceiling with a cloth lightly dampened with clear soapy water.

When you have successfully cleaned the ceiling, rinse with a clean cloth dampened with water to remove any remaining soap.

Applying paint for a streak-free ceiling

Before working on your ceiling, it's important to consider the tools you'll need to paint your ceiling. While we offer a tool kit to help you complete your project with complete peace of mind, here's a list of the tools you'll need:

• A flat paint tray , allowing you to distribute the paint evenly on your roller
• A medium-sized sash brush , which will be essential for cleanly clearing the corners of the surface to be painted
• smooth masking tape : adhesive element to protect the wall from possible overhangs from rollers or brushes. It is essential for delimiting the area to be painted
• a roller and a frame , to paint the surface. The ideal is to choose a roller recommended by the brand, 14mm microfiber for Algo paints.

Now that you have prepared your piece, cleaned your support and all the necessary tools are gathered, you can move on to applying the paint.

Our tips for painting your ceiling

First, make sure you choose a primer and apply a coat to ensure you get the best possible result, even if your ceiling is already painted white.

Remember that it is possible and recommended to dilute the paint with clear water up to 5% for better flow. In addition to thinning the paint, this also improves application comfort.

To achieve an A-grade finish (which is the best grade in terms of rendering), our advice is to apply two coats of paint.

If all finishes are applicable on ceilings: the matte finish will be the most suitable for this type of surface.

First of all, make sure to roll your roller in the paint tray to remove excess paint, but above all to even out the amount of paint on it.

Divide your ceiling into 1m2 areas to control the application of the paint to the surface.

The paint must be applied in a cross-pattern, evenly and uniformly, maintaining a consistent pressure level to avoid any possible traces of rework.

Once the paint is applied, don't hesitate to go over the surface with your roller again. This will help distribute any excess paint evenly over the surface and greatly reduce any possible streaks as it dries.

To prevent paint marks when drying, use plenty of light on the areas you are painting so that you can quickly spot any unevenness in the application.

Light is often neglected for this type of construction site.

What color should I paint my ceiling?

In the vast majority of cases, white is used on the ceiling: timeless, compatible with everything and neutral in all circumstances, it ticks all the boxes.

However, other options exist for decor lovers, particularly depending on the shade chosen for your walls. Warm white is a real alternative for bringing warmth to the room and ensuring a more personal touch.

An off-white may be recommended, if the walls are already painted in this color.

Likewise, very soft and pastel colors can be applied: we think of light beige first of all for a more disruptive and original decor.

How to remove roller marks from the ceiling?

To remove roller marks from a ceiling, the first step is to identify them before sanding the affected areas with sandpaper.

It is important that the ceiling paint is dry before any possible repainting work can be carried out.

Once you have cleaned the treated area, you can apply an undercoat and repaint.