how to get ripple effect, decorating ceiling?

brightonman123

what sort of roller do i need?

And normal paint, or ??

southcoastrgi

you can buy ripple effect rollers but they are generally for artex, you will have trouble getting a ripple effect with emulsion as it's too thin

A.Penny.Saved

Isn't it the tool that is used to create the ripple effect and not a roller? I guess that it depends on what people mean by ripple.

The previous owners of my home had a large circular ripple effect on the toilet ceiling which couldn't of been done using a roller. It looks like a smooth artex which might of been put on with a roller and then some form of trowel that does the ripples or circle effect etc.

Mr_Ted

Decorative effects like that on Artex are created by using tools called COMBS!

They can be purchased, but have to be used with the right base materail!

A.Penny.Saved

Mr_Ted wrote: »

Decorative effects like that on Artex are created by using tools called COMBS!

They can be purchased, but have to be used with the right base materail!

Thank you for the tool name.

Personally I hate any form of textured ceiling and think it's a dreadful stuff no matter how it's applied. Each to his own I suppose.

grizzly1911

You can or used to be able to buy a polycell product that would give you a stippled, little peaks, effect on ceilings.

It was like a very thick paint.

It was useful for covering up small blemishes and cracks.

southcoastrgi

if it's artex & it looks like a circle effect then this was prob done (& don't laugh because it's how they do it) with a flat rubber trowel with a bread bag over it.

tony6403

Agree with A Penny S , and you need to really like it as there is no going back without replastering.

diable

Large bottle of Diamond White and a roller will get you something similar

angeltreats

I have two plasterers downstairs right now who I am paying about £400 to get rid of the same thing you're trying to achieve!

Ben84

tony6403 wrote: »

Agree with A Penny S , and you need to really like it as there is no going back without replastering.

It is fairly permanent stuff as it's a lot of bother to remove it - but it can be done successfully. Problem is, often it was used to cover old poor condition plaster so you might disturb that when removing it and end up needing a lot of repair work.

Anyway, I quite like artex and you can make a lot of good patterns with it. Once it's up you can repaint it in any colour you like to refresh it. However, the patterns vary in difficulty. The neat evenly spaced combed swirls being hardest to get even and consistent over a large space. DIY attempts can end up as a big expensive and tedious to fix mess, so for for some effects I would call in a professional. One of the major limitations to DIY artex is getting hold of a surface big enough to practice on before you start on the actual surface. The looser patterns however, like stippled or swirled with a sponge are pretty DIY suitable though and I've done those before. Be cautious which patterns you put on walls however, some generate spiky bits which are not exactly friendly to passing people and tend to break off over time as well.

If you like it go for it. Just also consider that heavily textured blown vinyl paper which can be painted might be a better option, as it textures the walls/ceilings, ensures a neat even pattern and it is relatively easily put up and taken down.