For ceilings, use a flat white. It has no shine, so it doesn't catch light from the windows or show roller lap marks. Kompozit EKO is a flat, zero VOC, 100% acrylic interior paint at $39 a gallon or $165 for 5 gallons.
Why flat
EKO measures 0 to 5 gloss units at 60 degrees. That's as flat as paint gets. Old plaster ceilings are rarely perfectly smooth, and flat hides that.
Bare plaster or new drywall
EKO doesn't include a primer. Put one coat of PRIME on bare surfaces first, then two coats of EKO.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Use PRO Satin on these ceilings. Steam and cooking grease need a finish you can wipe.
How much to buy
Measure the room's length and width and multiply. A 12 by 14 foot bedroom has a 168 square foot ceiling. Two coats make 336 square feet. At 400 square feet per gallon that's one gallon. At 300 it's a little more, so a rough ceiling needs a second gallon.
For a whole apartment, price out the 5 gallon bucket. EKO works out to $33 a gallon that way.
Painting it
- Cut in the edges with a brush.
- Roll in straight passes across the short side of the room.
- Wait 2 to 4 hours before the second coat.
Delivery
We deliver across New York and New Jersey for $15 an order, free over $150.
Order EKO flat white: gallon $39, 5 gallons $165
Questions we get
Is ceiling paint different from wall paint?
Ceiling paint is a flat interior paint. EKO works on ceilings and walls.
Does EKO smell?
It's zero VOC. Keep a window open while you paint anyway.
What color should a ceiling be?
White, unless the design calls for something else. EKO comes in white and light colors.