Interior Painting Step 2: Painting the Ceiling

[@chasf3784]

No BS or selling products. Thank you for keeping it simple.

[@tomaslane5920]

This is the best video for painting a celling ive seen on youtube.

[@ahlamns]

Thank you and still very useful to me after 10 yrs. I just painted my ceiling and at first it was so hard. After your video, my ceiling looks beautiful. I'm a 54yr old woman. Thanks

[@michaelpangione6084]

As a painting pro, I wanted to let you know I sent this video to my son. He is helping me on a large job and just learning to paint. I started out long before the internet and had a lot of idiots try to show mw how to paint. I became a pro by trial and error and 30+ years experience. I wish I had some videos like yours to help out when I started.

[@jjmill5209]

Do you paint side to side like him on a ceiling or forward & backwards?

[@rayray8687]

@@jjmill5209: It makes no difference if you’re using a typical flat ceiling paint. If you’re using a paint with any sort of sheen whatsoever you’re going to have glare one way or another no matter what you do. The main thing is to always do a second coat.

[@TRCFL]

6 years on...and still one of the best ceiling painting videos out there. Clear and concise...with some humor.

[@studisme]

The little tips like "final stroke, back into wet edge" (when cutting) are invaluable. That tidbit alone made this worthwhile. THANKS!

[@howtopaintahouse]

You bet, glad you found the video helpful.

[@GD_02]

Thank you so much. I followed your tutorial and managed after five attempts and two changes of paint managed to successfully paint my ceilings.

[@bexxchat193]

OMG....this is sooo much better than all those other painting videos.....just watch!

[@cassiehadad2752]

THANK YOU! My goodness, one could go insane looking at all the content on You Tube and just give up altogether. This was amazing, easy to follow, not too fussy or overly complicated. Much appreciated and I am going to give it another shot! Thanks again.

[@leonardodalongisland]

One of the things I've learned in my years of painting-ceilings is that by using a "short" stick, your head is thrown back and both it and your neck are constantly twisting-not good for the neck-especially if you have any neck issues (and if you do this often enough you will wind up with neck issue-which I have). To completely eliminate any head twisting; extend your stick out (about) six-ish feet and work "in front" of you-so that you're looking ahead of you-never to the side. Work backwards-moving towards your backside. Once I figured this out, I never again twisted my head or ever had to tilt it back (slightly-once ina while). You'll catch on quickly and your upper spine will thank you.

[@ronaldneehao9723]

Thanks for your great advice 😅

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

@@ronaldneehao9723 My pleasure

[@johnjohn-ne8fw]

Good insight. Thx👍

[@lotodz805]

Really good advice I had the same problem

[@John-g1x5y]

And it keeps the paint out of your face and eyes

[@Digilux126]

Your ceiling paint tutorial it the BEST so far! I'm going to try it this coming weekend.

[@MrJJHiggs]

Has been very helpful. Been a couple yrs since I painted so came back and watched again to have tips fresh in my mind.

[@imakethatsauce5320]

the best and useful youtube channel which teach you how to paint thank you for honest work

[@julieankhan.2801]

No one talks about the wet edge and brush marks and diving the ceiling up into sections. Very helpful thank you!

[@christopherzimmer]

John- sincerely- thank you. I have almost lost my mind with these ceilings. I realize that I have basically made every single mistake possible. Yours was the video that really made the difference- small and subtle, but CRUCIAL, technique elements. Thank you!

[@queenursa7186]

Your video instruction is the only reason my kitchen is looking good these days. Many thanks--will buy the book.

[@howtopaintahouse]

Shannon Maginnis Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.

[@stevew5146]

This is probably the best video for explaining how to do it. Very well expressed with Hands-On examples. I commend you

[@stevegipson4315]

i'm an electrition and had rather take a beating than paint. the woman is tired of giving the beating so i guess i'll get to painting! i feel lucky to have found your videos. i have no doubt that what you shared will help me out when i get started. thanks for taking the time to do it.

[@farukatasever2933]

Real professional. Super tutorial and execution. Thank you so much.

[@axiomaddict]

Now that's what I call painting advice! All killer, no filler! I've been painting turnovers of varying conditions and feel that my speed and precision could improve considerably and just as importantly, the final results. Thanks a lot. This should help.

[@signeolson6903]

I learned so many invaluable tips and techniques watching your videos! Before finding you, I painted a huge ceiling in our house and it looked terrible--then I found your videos and was able to re-do the ceiling using what I learned from you. Thank you so much--you saved my ceiling. I want to support you so I'm going to go buy your book right now.

[@OJtheOZ]

Wow even this is old video but it's super helpful and why am I watching this after I start my painting with all directions

[@mrc6032]

enjoyed your video. I'm working in Houston fixing all the flooded houses from hurricane Harvey. your video is well put together and easy to understand. very good instructions. good sound and clear cut information. very well done. thanks

[@cglees]

Finally a decent tutorial, best I’ve found. Short, sweet, to the point with actual practical instruction and demonstration. You’ve nailed it! Thank you

[@123pwop]

BEST VIDEO AWARD WINNER, HANDS DOWN ! THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!

[@hollyspencer5307]

Great instructions! You look a lot like my brother who suddenly passed away at 52 so for me it's like bringing him back to life. Really enjoy the music to I'm a beginning trumpet player. So its a home run instructions are very detailed and explained well. Can't wait to paint my cellings

[@juliamckernan354]

Best video to simply understand without a lot of fluff that is why I love your videos!

[@Maxkil]

This is a really good demo. I agree with everything except for using a bucket instead of a paint tray. Well explained!

[@JulianLuigiNocamasi]

this is one of the OLD AND GOLD ONE BEST TUTORIALS you wll see in your life !! i alredy know how to paint im kinda profesional but damn i wish i saw this video when i was starting

[@gregdoh]

I love this series. Thank you so much. I used these videos to learn how to paint my business last year, and I get compliments on how well I did all the time. I owe it to these videos and to my attention to deal and meticulousness. Thank you, John! You do an amazing job explaining things!

[@projectzorgo1085]

Are you still painting and using same techniques

[@gregdoh]

@@projectzorgo1085 Rarely, and for the most part, yes.

[@projectzorgo1085]

@gregdoh what about the cutting in touching ceiling did you do that, if so did your clients think it was okay thank you for quick reply

[@gregdoh]

@@projectzorgo1085 I should clarify that I'm not a professional painter. I just learned to paint so that I could paint my business. And yes, I cut in the edges of both the ceiling and walls (ceiling first, then paint ceiling with rollers, walls next, then paint walls with rollers).

[@myutube1960]

This is the first video of yours that I've seen and let me tell you I am impressed with your great tips and over all presentation of your material. It is great! I can tell you know what you are talking about and you are very kind to share your knowledge with us. I've seen many painting tutorials on youtube and think you are one of the best if not the Best. THANK YOU for sharing. You are great!

[@howtopaintahouse]

Thanks, I really appreciate it!

[@logowatchman]

Best video I've seen on painting a ceiling. Great job - thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@gotdrewed]

This seriously helped me! It took me forever last night to do the ceiling. My neck and shoulders were killing me and this morning it was all streaky. I watched your video and I redid it in half the time and it looks awesome! Thank you for posting this.

[@coffeecake28]

Thanks for the helpful tips on how to paint a ceiling I learn a lot!

[@Lloyd1885]

Very good. Excellent point at about 2:16 about finishing into the wet edge..I teach my trainees the same..so many videos seem to miss this..the only thing I would add is I would have started on the right if I was using my right hand, or on the left if using my left hand, this makes for an easier more natural action, instead of sometimes having to position myself so my arm doesnt cross my face.

[@speedstackinggurl]

I was able to paint the ceiling in my hallway today thanks to you. It came out much better than I was expecting. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I will definitely keep the "lay on lay off" technique, it felt so much faster than what I had previously been doing. thanks again!

[@mattparker8809]

Thankyou sir, I painted one of our ceilings the other day and made an absoloute hash of it, it looked awful. Tried again today using your technique and it looks like a professional job!

[@oldspice5550]

You're a genius! 1st pass: paint pan, ladder, 3/8" (cheap) roller with rotten results. 2nd pass: 5 gallon bucket, roller grid, quality 1/2" roller, extension pole with great results. Thanks!

[@BurtBowers]

These videos are the best demonstraighted & explained on how to paint ceilings & walls seen many other channels on how to paint but this is the best👍

[@TheAlioop16]

Great tips. Entertaining. To the point. Not a bunch of talk I don’t care about. Thanks so much!

[@UndieingLust]

Don't forget. If you're painting a room with more than 1 can of paint. You need to "box" the paint into a single container because there might be a slight difference in the paint once it has dried. Good video, very easy to follow and understand.

[@johnfrank8850]

Thank you for the videos. I had never painted a ceiling before. Followed all of your tips (except for the bucket) and my bedrooms came out great, now I'm going to do the rest of the house.

[@ambassadorpaintingco]

Giving your home the attention it needs to look its is so important and it can save big bucks by catching problems early!

[@billdemaineiii6979]

Dude, serious you rock. Video well done, graphics were good, volume good, attitude good, info solid. Thanks😎

[@keithw72]

Thanks, this video /tutorial has made painting my house more bearable. I have been doing it so wrong for many yrs cutting in with a half inch brush, just swapping to a three inch brush has made such a difference and so as the other advice..

[@howtopaintahouse]

Great, glad to hear it. Thanks for commenting.

[@XperiaVideosCR]

You are my hero! I´ve painted wrong for a long time but now I hope I will get it right!

[@FrancisRoyCA]

This is one of the better videos that I've seen on the subject. Thanks.

[@virgil7100]

Brilliant - A real pro. Thanks from Cornwall, England, UK.

[@lillumination5388]

Thank you for organizing us for this project.

[@sixmilsix]

Thank you, one of the best step by step videos I've seen! Very helpful.

[@sheldonfaria]

Great video mate. Super easy to remember the steps I watched 5 different videos before yours; all different methods and confusing.

[@renostubbs8504]

I had to subscribe bro, you did an excellent job, thank you for your time and professionalism

[@toiynhac]

You're awesome mr. Thanks for teaching me. Keep up the good work

[@davidbates6864]

Great video i aslo run roller over the 4inch cut in the other way along wall and ceiling edge

[@melkennedy4195]

Brilliant!!! Thank you soooooo much for posting these tutorials - they are great (especially when you have to do all the decorating yourself). I am learning a lot x

[@brianconlon4351]

I've been painting for years, and I learned a lot, Thanks!

[@01nabokov]

Fantastically presented - thank you so much! ..much love from the UK! ))

[@hullcityafc72]

Excellent, clear, to the point no faffing around :)

[@robertthomas6127]

I learned many years ago to wet my roller or brush (then roll or shake excess water out) before using it to enhance absorbing the paint before beginning. This functions very well for me. Do you have a specific reason for not recommending to do so?

[@andrewlewis1660]

Robert Thomas I was taught that as well. it's a good tip

[@anablazic6449]

Robert Thomas I Do you 8

[@helenbriscoe1027]

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[@robertthomas6127]

@@helenbriscoe1027 ...Pls translate.

[@jjmill5209]

He said not to wet it?

[@ItsMefromSnuffys]

Great video dude. Great techniques. Gonna watch it again on the big screen….

[@ducaking]

Hey John, THANK YOU SO MUCH… for those free advises. I did my ceiling, like you're saying. To my amazement the ceiling look great. The only roller mark is where I messed up around the air duc… I didn't clean it… Beside that It looks great!!!!

[@howtopaintahouse]

Awesome! Glad to hear the video was helpful. Nice job.

[@ducaking]

howtopaintahouse Thanks to you for making the video.. Unfortunatly the color on the walls is not good with my tiles… :( I have to redo it!!! Last thing… My girlfriend CAN'T stand the music at the beginning of your videos!! ah ah .. Thanks again.

[@howtopaintahouse]

ducaking Tell your girlfriend I can't stand the music either. :)

[@ducaking]

howtopaintahouse ha ha ha!!! This is a good one.. I made it on purpose to listen the videos about 50 times to bother her!!!! The music sound like the musics from the 50"s

[@misgapeach45]

great video~ lol @ "Its common enough " which led me down a mind rabbit hole where I realized why you might have added that typed in comment ...so funny because its absolutely true ....common enough...white on white painting of the ceiling lol..... pretty common

[@macphersonk]

You can roll the water out on clean cardboard before using. My mother called it conditioning the brush or roller before painting. Thank you for this video.

[@ebigbf]

LOVE how you have made these videos funny and more interesting than an info video. Thank you! I've learned a lot.

[@annaestronza5346]

Going to paint myself this spring, thanks for how to paint ceiling, will take my time, and do entire apartment as I go along until done.

[@Malinois_Whisper]

I have found (the hard way) that since ceilings are always uneven it is best to roll the entire ceiling (as you describe) and then once dry to the touch roll a 2nd coat in the opposite direction. Especially needed if light is coming in mainly from one direction.

[@Fred.pSonic]

Another great video, I must say you are one laid back dude and an awesome instructor! I am now subscribed.

[@willrolfe9918]

Thanks a lot. The best video I've found so far

[@boomersooner41377]

Thank you so much for this vid, I followed every suggestion you gave and it made painting the ceiling a hundred times easier than last time.

[@wyrd7177]

Hey there I’m about to start a new painting job but with more responsibilities as a leader just watching your videos catching up on prep and painting and cutting in and all that good stuff I love to paint so much and don’t want to mess it up thanks for the videos!(:

[@junefletcher]

Lots of good detail, step-by-step.

[@e36spd]

Did exactly what you demonstrated in my kitchen today. Turned out flawless!! Thanks for the help!

[@86cap]

Great tip on the natural light coming in. i paint my ceiling before watching this video and i paint perpendicular to the natural light and during the day you can see all the roller marks on the ceiling now i have to paint it over.

[@anthonymurillo8886]

Mr Kaba Same!

[@834435]

Thanks John: that has helped me a lot, was always getting lines in my ceilings, good clear video.

[@elmerdane]

Hes a good painter. It's definitely a lot easier if you're spraying those ceilings. f ya blast those closets out too. Glad i finally found one with a real painter. After seeing how many videos I came across before getting this one it makes me wonder about the other instructional videos that I've seen

[@lovetolearnmaryland1848]

Thank you for the GREAT video and your time mister! GREAT JOB!!!

[@jimskolasinski714]

Love you man, best information I've seen on painting, you make sense of the simple stuff

[@howtopaintahouse]

Hi--You are correct that if you can stand in one place and roll the entire width, that works great, but if you divide it into halves and "lay off" toward the middle as I show, the roller strokes blend together and don't show up. The reason I demonstrate this way is because many ceilings are simply too wide to do the entire width at one time without "walking" along, and I prefer to stand in one place rather than walk with the roller. Just my opinion, though--there are different ways to do it.

[@teresaczerwinski1567]

John, I watched your video several times. It appears to be easy (for you lol) and I thought it will be easy for me but it was not. It would take a hundred plus ceilings to obtain your result. Thanks for the tips. They were helpful but I need practice. Cheers.

[@briannacatalan9699]

Thank you for this awesome video, it was very helpful

[@diypainterslinger6577]

I always hate painting the ceiling by hand and preferred the airless sprayer and it requires the same prep. However, if I do I prefer the 18" roller cover as it speeds up the process much faster.

[@themusj]

I have painted a lot of rooms over the years. One thing I learned was indeed dried paint and overlap marks. I have my own system for avoiding them. How does doing the cutting in all around the room with a paint brush avoid them? Seems by the time you are rolling, the cut in would be dry and hence paint overlap marks all around the corners. For my part, I do cut in's about 2 feet, grab my paint roller, roll from there down, stop, do another 2 feet cut in, and then roll again. The roller avoids the brush marks and any overlaps. More effort, but the results are good.

[@treystills]

Thanks for including your technique, I'll definitely try your recommendation. Will you do a cut-in for the second coat of ceiling paint? Thanks again!

[@jasonglinton191]

White on white is hard to see. Soo true however i find that wearing sun glasses helps a great deal to help to see the different shade of wet and dry. And it protects the eye from splatter

[@gotsabot]

lol at 0:45, great video, I love seeing professionals who have a passion for quality work :) Thanks for sharing your tips !

[@bexxchat193]

EXCELLENT!! Awesome content and quick direction! He get's right to the point! Love it!

[@prabhakarkewale5299]

That's it, though I am not a professional, I found out what could have done while painting ceiling. I tried with normal brush but ended spilling the stuff all over my body besides pain in hands. Painting with roller is a good idea. I will try this. Thanks for nice video.

[@shawnmabey9806]

Super helpful video. I watched it before painting my non-textured ceiling and results were great. Thanks!

[@djexclusivee]

Your a good guy I could tell. God bless you brother

[@barbara2324]

Thanks for a very helpful video and a voice that's very easy to listen to!

[@XCPainter]

I liked your vid. Straight forward and you actually know how to lay the paint off straight and fade it out. I do my sections in the other order, (1,3,2,4) doing half a room, then the other half.

[@sovthomesouthernvermonthom8502]

I really like the level of detail on technique that you go into. It's great. Thanks!

[@lythsian]

You're a magician, I love your vids, really informative and the extra tips are just gold. Thanks for this.

[@Karaman1977]

Thanks for this video. It really helped me with my ceiling. Keep up the great work!

[@kelcolh9448]

You must be the god of painting🙃. I was worried that it would take years of experience. I painted a few walls even with chunks of shit in my roller. That roller video is unbeatable. If you are a painter listen to this guy and no one else if you need tips.

[@TheWESTSIDE1967]

You use a mini roller for corners so you get a continuous roller finish as opposed to brush finish & roller finish & much quicker, plus you get a longer pole to make it easier & not over stretch, from a painter with 37yrs experience

[@annacallisto7491]

Thank you! Got the worst neck and back pain from doing this😮

[@charlesyoungblood3169]

Great work you are doing.. Helped me more than I can express...

[@anthonycopeland1840]

Thanks for giving me the confidence to tackle a task that I was apprehensive about doing and making the video user friendly

[@kristiellis1416]

Just wanted you to know that the techniques you demonstrated in your video are very useful, but the most important and pleasant feature of your video is your voice and articulation. Other presenters are very good painters but mumble as they demonstrate or the acoustics create a problem for the listener. My observation.

[@Angora573]

Totally agree. This is the only video I have watched where I had to turn the sound down a little, all the others I had to have the sound up to maximum with all the mumbling!

[@airamcasas9151]

So true

[@jordanxfile]

Yes, and he sounds humble and not arrogant, which is also amazing.

[@SJW82]

Anyone else watched this, while you're letting your ceiling dry! Great Video Mate, Got yourself a Sub!!