Is it possible to paint the ceiling in this room?
Asked by Gabriel Nguyen 
4 months ago
Last Updated: July 29, 2024
Hey, I need some advice. Do you think it’s possible to paint this ceiling?
Are those polystyrene tiles? They can be painted, but the holes will still be visible. You could attempt layering on some thick coats to cover the gaps, but it’s not a sure thing. Alternatively, you could swap them out for solid tiles. I’m not certain about the cost though.
Definitely! Just keep in mind that it may not turn out well. Painting simply changes the color, it doesn’t necessarily make it more attractive in my opinion.
Try spray painting it gold first, then rolling on a different color so the tiny holes reveal the gold underneath. It will give the appearance of corkboard wallpaper.
Haha, listen to this story – I once tried to do touch up paint on a gold frame. I picked up a qtip and a Styrofoam plate. The spray paint actually melted the plate. I just remembered this because someone mentioned they might be polystyrene tiles. Google says it’s actually Styrofoam.
Hey, those seem to be your typical mineral fiber substrates.
I’m wondering, is this attached with glue or is it a suspended ceiling? Apologies.. I haven’t come across one like this.
I actually did something similar with ones like these. I used a roller to apply regular white ceiling paint and it really freshened them up, hiding those water stains.
Mentioned that mine also have some stains.
I believe those are mineral tiles designed to reduce noise.
A skilled spray painter can get that done in just a few minutes, but it will require multiple layers to achieve a polished look.
Oh yeah, I’ve done that plenty of times. Just make sure to prime the first coat to seal it before painting over it.
Sure thing! Adding some brightness will definitely help, just keep in mind the texture will still be there.
I’ve painted hundreds of them. Mostly in black.
Do you think you could apply a skim coat of compound before painting to smooth out the texture?
Yeah, but it really absorbs paint like crazy! Definitely prime it first!
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Why not consider replacing the tiles instead? They’re not too costly (compared to other options) and you might be happier than if you were to paint the current tiles. I think newer tiles tend to look more appealing. Best of luck!