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[quote=Anonymous]If the house is new and clean you shouldn't need to paint the ceiling. I usually use actual paint instead of ceiling paint because ceiling paint isn't as white (IME). I use Benjamin Moore Natura paint because it's easy to apply, gets great coverage, and doesn't smell or have any VOC's. You can do lots of things with ceilings, though, including different colors or matching your walls, depending on the look you're going for. We use a satin or eggshell finish on the walls and semi-gloss in bright white (super white?) on the trim. Make sure you clean the walls and patch and sand all holes really well before starting to paint, and use quality brushes and rollers. Old Town Hardware in Alexandria carries all of the above and can help you get started. We also use Frog Tape for edging, but many people do well with an angled brush for cutting in. I have unsteady hands so use tape instead. If you're covering up a dark color or the wall is in rough shape with stains, I'd consider using a primer first. We like the Premium Kilz primer for this purpose. Natura is technically self-priming and does have great coverage, but we have been painting walls that haven't been painted in like 30 years or more, and that really sucks up the first coat of paint. Primer is cheaper, thus we prime. FYI, flatter/more matte paints hide imperfections better and semi-gloss/gloss shows the most imperfections. But the glossier the finish the easier it is to wipe clean and the more impervious it is to water/stains. Good luck![/quote]

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