How do I get sheen to match in patched area of ceiling

17 years ago

We are remodeling our kitchen and took down an old bulkhead over our island. Our GC patched it and matched the knock down skim coat. I had repainted the rest of the ceiling (last done 17 years ago when the house was built) with one coat of flat white which covered very well and then when the repaired area was finished, I painted the patched area with Bin primer followed by 2 coats of flat white. After one coat, it was noticeable - after two coats it blends pretty well except the patched area seems shiny and the other does not (and its all the same flat paint).

Everything looks fine to anyone not looking really close - but myself knowing where the bulkhead was looks and it seams the sheen is different between the patched area and the rest of the ceiling (same paint was used everywhere).

Then I took some photo's and it does jump out at me with the flash.

Any thoughts? No one else has noticed and I hate to red-do the whole ceiling. When I did the 2nd coat, I extended the painting way past the patched area but only the new skimcoat area seems to have a different sheen. Is this simply due to how the areas are taking / absorbing the paint or?

Thanks

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seww
17 years ago
Paint the entire ceiling at the same time!
I know, not what you want to hear, but it's the only way the job will be done correctly.
Sue
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berryberry
Original Author
17 years ago
Sue - thanks but thats not the answer (and its not just because it is not what I don't want to hear). The 2nd coat did go on over a much larger area than just the patched area - but the only place with the slightly different sheen is the patched area - not the rest of the ceiling that was painted at the same time
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User
17 years ago
I think you can't spot prime. It will always show through. I've had that problem on the wall. You have to prime the whole ceiling and then paint
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Christopher Nelson Wallcovering and Painting
17 years ago
If you really need,want to get rid of the "flashing", you will need to prime and re paint the whole ceiling.
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berryberry
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks - the spot priming answer makes sense. Well since no one but me notices this and only when the light shines (like with a flash) I think I may leave it be for now
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andrelaplume2
17 years ago
the sheen may also "die down" after a few weeks.
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berryberry
Original Author
17 years ago
thanks - that is what I am hoping
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richardkittyhawk
17 years ago
What you are seeing is commonly called flashing. The entire ceiling should be primed and painted. Painting an old ceiling in a kitchen is a common problem. Remember that there may be stains or mildew you don't see and the finish may be more porous than you realize. The primer will seal the entire surface and the paint will have a more uniform finish. It sounds like a lot of work, but the final product will look much better.
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