Feathered Borders

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Ceilings, Tips, Walls & Ceilings

Feathering is a term which means using a brush to paint around borders and corners. When used well this technique will produce a smooth transition between the brushed parts and the larger rolled surfaces. Some painters suggest that when you feather a ceiling, for...

Recessed Heat Loss

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Ceilings, Tips, Walls & Ceilings

Recessed light fixtures can be a major source of heat loss, but you need to be careful how close you place insulation next to a fixture unless it is marked. “I.C.”—designed for direct insulation contact. Check your local building codes for...

Recessed Light Insulation

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Ceilings, Tips, Walls & Ceilings

Recessed light fixtures can poke into the attic insulation and create a pathway for air leaks. Caulk around them from below with high-temperature flexible caulk.

Ceiling Fan Rotation

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Ceilings, Tips, Walls & Ceilings

Ceiling fans should rotate counter clock-wise in the summer (to generate a breeze downward to cool you off) and clock-wise in the winter (to cycle the warm air that rises to your ceiling.) Do not be afraid to run your ceiling fan in the winter. You can expect a 10-15%...

Ceiling Fan Size

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Ceilings, Tips, Walls & Ceilings

Before you buy a fan, consider the size of the room you want to cool. A 52-inch fan is appropriate for a room that’s 230 square feet or larger, while a 42-inch fan is appropriate for rooms ranging in size from 150 to 229 square feet.

Ceiling Fan Pitch

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Ceilings, Tips, Walls & Ceilings

For a ceiling fan to move the right amount of air, its blades should be set at a 14 degree angle. Blades set at a 10 degree angle will simply slice the air, while blades at a 20-degree angle will meet so much resistance that the motor may burn out.