<p>I have to paint a bedroom ceiling. In the past, Ive used Benjamin Moore ceiling paint and while it does a good job, there have been times where Ive found missed spots. Less than ideal lighting and bad eyes will do that to you. </p>
<p>Im considering trying one of the paints that goes on pink or purple (Glidden and Valspar) and dries white. I cant seem to find much in the way of reviews, so I thought Id ask here to see if anyone had used one of these brands. </p>
<p>For the very best results, you will have to apply two coats of whatever paint you use. That’s about the only way to avoid missed spots (“holidays” in painting jargon).</p>
<p>But we all know that ceilings are a PITA to paint, so shortcuts may be acceptable. Paints that go on pink or purple then dry white can help you cover the ceiling in one coat. Either of the color-changing brands you mention will be okay. The performance necessary for a ceiling paint is simple – it needs to be white. Unless you have a very tall family, no one touches the ceiling!</p>
<p>Tips you didn’t ask for: if it’s a “normal” height ceiling, put your roller handle on a 4-foot pole. This way you don’t have to bend over to fill the roller, or climb a ladder to apply the paint to the ceiling. Paint in daylight and/or add worklights to prevent shadows on the ceiling that only make the job more annoying. (I do a lot of painting; I also hate ceilings!)</p>
<p>We’ve used the goes on pink brand and it was pretty good. I liked that I didn’t have to guess if I painted a spot. I used one of those black and decker or wagner type roller things- where the handle was a tube that filled with paint. You apply the paint, as the roller empties, you pump more paint onto the roller. It worked great.</p>
<p>I hate painting ceilings, too, and tend to procrastinate. I have only tried Valspar paint once, and maybe I got a bad can, but I will NEVER buy Valspar again. The color was exactly what I wanted (had it mixed at the store), but it didn’t go on the walls nearly as smoothly as it should have and it left terrible streaks. I grew so frustrated and upset that I had to call in a professional painter. He said he had heard nothing good about Valspar. He used Sherwin Williams which went on just beautifully and that’s the only paint I have used since then. I do encourage anyone painting a ceiling to wear protective eye gear. I learned from personal experience that paint in the eye can really cause problems. Good luck!</p>
<p>The reason good ceiling paints initially go on shade-off and then turn white is so you don’t miss a spot while applying repaint. That’s the way good ceiling paint work.</p>
<p>I too am benj moore fan. Just had ceilings painted in part of house where I had popcorn ceiling removed. The paint store manager suggested using white. Even the professionals had to shine lights to check for spots, as not well lit.</p>
<p>I’m perfectly comfortable painting walls, but ceilings are rough.</p>
<p>I have used both the pink and the purple ceiling paints. I don’t remember the brands but I thought the pink was better. It seemed to roll on in a more even way and drip less. I should add that after my last ceiling I announced that it was my LAST ceiling. It’s hard on the neck!</p>