The easy way to fix this problem is to use a specialized ceiling paint such as armstrong cover up or kilz upshot.
Usg ceiling grid touch up paint.
I have a job comming up that im making about 1000 sg ft of ceiling grid look new again.
Spray painted baked on polyester finish with 100 tee coverage available as a special order.
Usg will match colors from most major paint manufacturers.
Clean the area you re about to paint with a rag.
I recommend that you put a drop cloth underneath the tiles to catch any fallen.
Im planning on rolling it with a 4 6 mini roller.
All field cut edges exposed to view should be colored to match the factory finish of the panel.
Please consult your usg cgc sales representative for custom colors.
Then dip a small synthetic bristle brush in the paint.
So im going to drop in new tiles and paint the grid to look white again.
S amples shown are representative of colors for tile and grid only.
Let the paint dry and apply a second coat if the coverage seems uneven.
Use a semi gloss latex or oil paint on most ceilings though in a home theater use a flat paint to avoid distracting reflections.
Gwdx stocked in flat black flat white and silver satin prepainted baked on polyester paint finishes with exposed chromate cross tee clips.
Color may vary on specialty products.
You can spray or brush on ceiling tile paint but for touch ups a brush is usually easier.
Touch up paint is available to field paint cross tee clips to match the finish.
My question is what is the best paint for this.
I will be using sherwin williams paint.
Fiberglass usg halcyon touch up edge paint is recommended for treating field cut reveal edges.
New large quart size wide mouth can item 5761 white latex smooth texture is great for use on mineral fiber and fiberglass ceiling panels.
Creates clean manufactured edge look on field cut panels.
Choosing the best ceiling for your project can make all the difference.
Brush in cap 8 oz.
Fast and easy to use for complete coverage.
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All field cut edges exposed to view should be colored to match the factory finish.
Paint the outside edge of the grid with a brush and then spray or roll the rest of the ceiling.
I was thinking a water based pre cat epoxy.
Usg halcyon touch up edge paint is recommended when perimeter field cuts expose the yellow substrate.
Reinstall the ceiling tiles.