How to create a stipple effect on our ceiling?

weegie_2

Hiya

Some advice please guys. We've had some electric work done - new lighting etc and the upshot is that there is some wee holes in our living room ceiling. We've filled them in, but of course they now don't match the rest of the ceiling which is a white stippled effect - possible not artex....looks kinda softer as if it has been painted and soft cloth applied to it (does that make sense?).

Does anyone know how to recreate this effect properly? (would save us paying a plasterer to redo the whole of the ceiling!). Have taken a photo of one of our other ceilings to try and show you the effect I am talking about!!

andyhop

You need something like this

Best to do full ceiling for a match

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=10299586&fh_view_size=150&fh_location=%2f%2fcatal!!!1%2fen_GB&fh_search=polycell&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&ts=1243708687412&isSearch=true

weegie_2

Thank you so much - I new someone on the forums would have the answer .......:D

andyhop

Theres a few different finishes so pick the right one to suit

Have used it in my own house to cover swirled artex and it works

weegie_2

presume I'll see the different finishes on the front of the tin and just choose from there?

wallbash

As this is a money ( and time ) saving forum , the product mentioned by
andyhop was expensive,
Would be very tempted to have a go with some white paint , fairly thickly applied and the use a sponge .

It might look awful!!! but would cost little or nothing, be quick and JUST might work
worth a try

weegie_2

Know what you are saying wallbash. Husband did suggest that as well... I'd be keen not to waste too much time applying stuff to see if it worked (two kids, full time job, 3 chickens and a dog....way too much to do). Might be pricey but I might be inclined to go for something that would do the job first time around (still cheaper than a plasterer!)

weegie_2

ps - we will try the thick paint/sponge method tho to a small section and see if we can get away with it!

andyhop

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=10299586&fh_view_size=150&fh_location=%2f%2fcatal!!!1%2fen_GB&fh_search=polycell&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&ts=1243708687412&isSearch=true&skuId=9200199&_requestid=74705

Small tubs

£30 is hardly bank breaking money to get a good finish

wallbash

Husband did suggest that as well.

You are really lucky to have such a wonderful intelligent guy for your husband , I know we would have much in common, always willing to try something new ...... until our wives bring us back to earth :D:rotfl:

weegie_2

LOL......:D:D:D:D:rotfl:

You know my husband too well!!