Ceiling Painting in South Bend and Granger

Two painters rolling and cutting in white paint at the ceiling line, as in ceiling painting in South Bend and Granger

Ceiling painting means we prime and roll two coats of flat paint across the ceiling, with a straight cut line at the walls. It is for South Bend homeowners finishing a ceiling after popcorn removal or a skim coat, and for anyone whose ceiling has yellowed or stained. You end up with an even, flat white ceiling, or the color you pick.

What ceiling painting involves

We cover the floor and furniture, mask the top of the walls, and sand any rough spots. On new compound we roll a primer first, since bare compound soaks up paint in blotches. Then we cut in along the walls with a brush and roll two coats of flat ceiling paint. We pull the masking and check the line before we pack up.

Why flat paint

Flat paint scatters light, so it hides the small ripples any ceiling has. Eggshell or satin on a ceiling shows every roller mark when light comes in low from a window. If you want a sheen, we'll recommend a Level 5 skim under it.

Painting in older South Bend homes

If your house went up before 1978 and the ceiling has old paint, EPA's lead renovation rule covers our sanding and scraping on it. We test before we sand, and follow lead-safe practices if the test calls for them. South Bend's rental inspection program checks for chipping and peeling paint, so landlords preparing for registration each September can book painting with a popcorn removal job.

What affects the price

Painting is included in our finished popcorn price of $3.50 to $6.00 per square foot. As a stand-alone job, we price per room. Stain-blocking primer, color changes and high ceilings add cost.

Ceiling Painting questions

  • What color should I paint my ceiling?

    Most people pick a flat ceiling white. If you want a color, pick it lighter than the walls so the room doesn't feel lower.

  • Do you paint walls?

    No, we paint ceilings only. We cut a clean line at the top of the wall so your wall painter has a crisp edge.

  • How long before I can use the room?

    Ceiling paint dries to the touch within hours. You can move back in the next day.

  • Can you paint over a water stain?

    Not with ceiling paint alone, since the stain bleeds through. We seal it with a stain-blocking primer first.

Book a sample and a written quote

We'll measure the rooms, take the ceiling sample and send you a price per room.