Harris Seriously Good No Loss Paint Brushes for Walls and Ceilings, 5 Brush Pack, 0.5" 1" 1.5" 2"

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As luck would have it, we’ve considered all your possible paint brush needs and compiled a run of recommendations that will be perfect for any and all of your painting needs.

Ceilings (+ Rollers vs. Sprays) 8 Best Paintbrushes for Ceilings (+ Rollers vs. Sprays)

It’s important to know that paintbrushes are not an efficient tool to use when painting the main surface of your ceiling. You can use hessian dust sheets, but old bedsheets work just as well and don't require an extra spend.

Have a second person present - If you need to use a ladder to paint your ceiling, make sure to have someone else with you. For ornate ceiling roses, traditional coving and cornicing, you will need a small 1 or 2-inch brush. Once you have painted a section, go back over it with the roller – with no paint but with a lighter touch. You might be wondering what the best paintbrush for ceilings is or how to go about the entire process.

Better to Paint a Ceiling With a Brush or Roller Solved!.. Better to Paint a Ceiling With a Brush or Roller

Use painters tape - This will ensure that no paint gets in areas where you don’t want it, allowing you to focus on doing a good job. Working in small sections, apply the paint with your roller working in a gentle zig-zag formation slightly overlapping the previous stroke with each movement. However, we understand that the brush marks may not be a problem if you are looking to achieve a textured ceiling finish. These can be used together, interchangeably, or individually depending on the scope of work and desired finish. For those who want to invest in a multi-purpose sprayer, the HomeRight Super Finish Max is a great option.After that, wrap them in clingfilm or put them in an airtight plastic bag, and they’ll be good to go the next time you need them. That’s because rollers have a porous surface that enables them to hold more paint, making them more economical. Use a ceiling line painting tool – If you’re still nervous, many tools exist that will help you paint a perfect, straight line.