does not end in the creation of a suspended structureand installation of lighting devices. The ceiling of gypsum board is still required to be painted. To get a high quality coating, you will have to paint more than once. It is necessary to find out how the ceiling painting is made from plasterboard. 
For high-quality painting of the ceiling from gypsum board, several layers of paint must be applied.
Choosing the right paint
Modern technologies offer a wide range ofassortment of various paints and varnishes. Consumers are encouraged to choose according to their own preferences and planned budget. And yet, the painting of the ceiling of plasterboard is reduced to the choice of one of the three possible versions of the material: 
The most popular color of the paint for the ceiling is white.
- alkyd enamel paint;
- water-dispersion paint;
- water-emulsion composition.
This list does not include any oily dyeing compositions, since they are capable of causing serious damage to the finish surface. Variety of colors:
Before starting the process, it is necessary to preparesurface to painting. Before you start to paint the ceiling yourself, it's important to find out all the features that the ceiling painting from drywall has. Therefore, the choice of the coloring agent is made, taking into account some nuances. For example, it should be taken into account that the matte shade of the paint is able to mask the surface defects, whereas the glossy, on the contrary, emphasizes them. On the assurances of experts, it is the water-emulsion compounds that are optimal for staining in this case. By means of them, it is possible not only to paint the ceiling from gypsum board, but also wall surfaces. Before painting the plasterboard ceiling, the paint is diluted, having studied the instruction on the bank in advance and ascertaining the required flow. Usually, you need to add 5 to 10% water to the paint. Back to contents</a>
Preparatory activities
For the paint to lie perfectly on the surface,it is necessary to treat it with fine sandpaper. Before you paint the ceiling of gypsum board, it is necessary to fill all the joints formed as a result of joining the sheets of material. After complete drying, putties go to the following preparatory manipulations. Then the surface should be rubbed with abrasive material. It is possible to use fine sandpaper. This procedure can not be skipped, since the correct painting of the plasterboard ceiling is possible only with an ideally smooth surface. Do not neglect the sizing of joints with a special tape. When painting gipsokartonnyh ceilings it is important to provide this step in the preparation phase. Thanks to this, plastering will be much easier to perform. If there is not enough experience in puttying (when the procedure is carried out at a high level of skill), then sanding is mandatory. Otherwise, it may not be required. 
To paint the ceiling you will need a standardset of rollers and brushes. Today on sale there are specialized electrothers, significantly increasing the pace of work. However, professionals are not very trusted by these devices, performing all the preparatory activities manually, before painting the ceiling. The procedure of sanding requires elementary personal protective equipment. You need eyeglasses and a respirator. Note that drops that can drain from above are unsafe for health. At the end of this stage, a considerable deposit of dust is found on the surface, which is removed by means of a brush. Then the ceiling is thoroughly primed. How should the ceiling surface be painted? 
For the surface to be perfectly colored,it is necessary to adhere to the painting scheme. When the material has gone through all the preparation procedures, it goes to the main process. All the masters who undertake the painting of the suspended structure are aware of the 3 main rules. The first of them says that staining the ceiling surface will give stability and beauty only if the colorant is applied evenly. To achieve this, the coloring procedure can not be interrupted categorically, since the unevenly applied coating will disrupt the harmony of the pattern and ruin the perception of the integrity of the external appearance of the ceiling surface. Note that with each brush or any roller it is possible to apply a unique "pattern" of the decorative layer. As a result, the replacement of the device will also affect the result of the work. Tool change is highly undesirable. When using the brush, manipulations are performed with one side of it, since the opposite faces of the brush can have different decorative layers. It is inadmissible to re-process the painted area of the surface that has already begun to dry out, as the uniformity of the coating will be broken and after the drying of the coating, a noticeable stain becomes noticeable. Back to contents</a>
Coloring of the ceiling surface
The sequence of actions for painting the plasterboard surface:
For even distribution of the paint over foam rubberRoller roll out in a special tray or mesh. Such an operation during the painting of the plasterboard ceiling surface is repeated regularly, which helps to maintain the uniformity of the pattern. Staining is performed with the utmost care, preventing splashing of the liquid in different directions. All actions are performed smoothly and slowly to avoid the appearance of strips. Please note that the latter can not be removed completely. You should consider this nuance. To the application of the subsequent layer pass only when the previous one has dried completely. It makes sense to think about having in the arsenal of several types of paint brushes. As it becomes clear, a beginner can easily overpower the procedure for painting a drywall ceiling. The main thing is to follow these simple rules, be attentive and accurate. And everything will turn out.
