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Hi agsin , I’ve attempted to paint my living room ceiling. I bought a good quality dulux paint with a primer but I have ended up with roller marks everywhere. I don’t know what I’ve done wrong. I also purchased a good roller 14mmNap. Any suggestions ? ( its also shown up an old water stain that I had previously sealed and painted. Any help would be appreciated
Hello @tashstewy-2219
Thanks for sharing your question about painting your ceiling. Can you please tell us the exact name of the Dulux paint you've used on your ceiling. Can you also let us know if this is just the first coat, or the second coat? If this is the second coat, it's possible that you might need to use a primer with a blocking feature such as the Zinsser 3.78L Bulls Eye Primer Undercoat Sealer And Stain Blocker. Looking at the photos you posted it appears that the darker areas of your ceiling are staining through the paint.
To avoid making marks on the ceiling with your roller, reduce the amount of paint you use. If you notice roller marks appearing, re-roll the areas to smooth them out using very light pressure. Another method to avoid roller marks is to add another coat of paint in the opposite direction for the second coat of paint.
Here are some handy step-by-step guides:
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hello @tashstewy-2219
It's possible that there was too much paint on your roller and it caused roller marks to appear. I can only suggest putting on another coat and try not to overload the roller with paint. You will also be able to tell if you are leaving roller marks while you paint, my suggestion is to run your roller over those marks to smooth out the spread of paint.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
