Has anyone had to paint 2×2 grid for a hung ceiling? I’ve got to do some renovations to a local first aid squad building and they have black grid that looks like it’s from 1972. I’m hoping there is a paint in a spray can that matches the white grid used today.
Discussion Forum
Discussion Forum
Up Next
Video Shorts
Featured Story
Learn how to plan, fabricate, and install a chute to conveniently send your dirty clothes from an upstairs bathroom or hallway to your laundry room below.
Highlights
"I have learned so much thanks to the searchable articles on the FHB website. I can confidently say that I expect to be a life-long subscriber." - M.K.
Replies
I have a friend who's been doing susp. ceilings for 20 years, and I know they make a spray paint to do grid, but I don't think I've seen it at the orange box. I know he washes it down really well first, ( not sure if it's a de-glosser, or just a cleaner) might be tsp. I would try an acoustical ceiling supply store. Don't know if they have one in your area, there's a few here. They also deal in drywall and steel studs, etc.
I'll check w/ him tommorow and get a brand name for ya.
Bing
Thanks Bing, been looking online , havn't seen it yet, figured it must be out there.
Rich
Talked to my bud today...He said that while they do make a paint specifically for doing the grid and leaving the tile in place, when they re-do ceiling grid, it's tsp and rustoleum. Said they actually did some with a sponge roller and it worked great. Also said with the black grid to plan on a couple coats to cover.Hope this helps ya out....
Bing
Bing thanks for the help, guess I'll go local and find something that looks good.