painting ceilings

[woolleysheep]

when painting my lounge ceiling with matt emulsion { with large windows at each end} i can see every roller join where the emulsion has overlapped,i have tried working across and down the ceiling but cannot get a satisfactory finish

[beejay1124]

how many coats have you given it ?
what make of paint ?

[woolleysheep]

four coats -b&q matt emulsion

[beejay1124]

the problem might be the 'b and q' there -woolley
their paint - whilst being cheaper- especially their bargain type- isnt the best-you usually have to put on loads of coats - so you arent saving anything in the long run- - it is ok for a first coat
best get a good brand and one coat of that should be enough now

[woolleysheep]

willa sheen paint look better{ better quatity}

[beejay1124]

stick with the matt- and one coat of a good quality (same colour obviously) should finsh it

[woolleysheep]

thanks for your time

[theshedman]

Hi, another reason for having all the roller joins is that the paint is drying too quickly. You always need to keep what is called a wet edge. Try not to let the edge of the last bit you have done dry before putting on the next bit. As beejay says using B&Q paint wont help. I have never found it to be very good. Doesn't cover as well as the well known brands like Dulux.

[terence7556]

Wickes sell paint made by leyland which has a good reputation

[woolleysheep]

thanks again for the information ,will wait for a cooler day before trying again