Stippled to Smooth Ceiling DIY
Days Spent on Project
Total Time for Project
The quote we received to skim coat just the kitchen ceiling (~260 sq ft.) - $850. So, we decided to do it ourselves: $215 + time.
Author: Building Modern
Project Type: How To/DIY ceiling renovation
: Time it took us to complete: 5 Days
Tools Required
- orbital sander (Bosch 6") - $159
- step ladder - $35
- aluminum work platform (Werner brand, 39 x 12 x 20 in.) - $49
- shop vac (& eventually new shop vac filter) - pre owned & $15
- glasses - $4/$6
- respirator (3M 7502) (x2) ~ $25 each
- respirator filters (2097) ~ $10 two sets
- box fan ~ $20
- putty knife 3" (x2) - $4.37 each
- Taping knife - $9.94
- Knock-down knife 24" - $14.87
- Drywall knife - idk borrowed
- aluminum mud hawk (x2) - $11.77 each
- plastic mud pan 14" - $4.76
Supplies Required
- sand paper (Diablo 6") ~ $6
- ultra lightweight sheetrock compound (ready mixed, 4.5 gal.) (x6) - $14.45 each
- plastic drop cloths (6 pack) - $10
- painters tape - $6
- ultra lightweight drywall (1/2 x 4 x 8) - $8.87
- sheet rock screws (1¼ in., 1 lbs.) - $6.47
- self adhesive mesh drywall tape (mold resistant, 300 ft.) - $7.27 each
- drywall saw - $5.48
- zinsser primer - $19.98
- ceiling paint (Behr 1 gal.) (x2) - $29.97
- paint roller frame - $3.74
- extendable paint roller frame - $9.87
- paint roller cover, economy (6 pack) - $8.97
- Metal roller tray - $3.40
- roller tray liners (10 pack) - $6.26
Notes
Previously owned or borrowed items: orbital sander, step ladder, aluminum work platform, shop vac, glasses, respirator, respirator filters, & a few drywall knifes. I did not include the paint supplies in the bottom calculations (which was an additional $115.90) - I wanted the total to accurately reflect the specific "plastering the ceiling" project only.
Additional Information
Total Cost: $214.17 | Tools Cost: $77.38 | Supplies Cost: $136.79 | Items Already Owned Value: $328+
Recipe by Building Modern at http://buildingmodern.net/kitchen-stippled-to-smooth-ceiling-diy/