Painting Walls and Ceilings: How to Achieve a Smooth and Even Finish

Painting is often seen as the simplest part of renovation — until you pick up a roller.
In reality, achieving a smooth, even, and professional-looking surface requires skill, patience, and the right preparation.

Ayucorp provides professional painting services in Alicante, ensuring perfect wall and ceiling finishes that are durable, aesthetic, and suited to the local climate.

Preparation — The Key to Perfection

No matter how good the paint is, it won’t hide surface defects — it will highlight them.
That’s why 70% of a perfect result depends on surface preparation.

1. Check and Level the Surface

Inspect for cracks, dents, and uneven areas.
Use plaster or putty to fill imperfections and ensure a flat surface.

2. Sanding

Once the surface is dry, it must be sanded with fine-grit sandpaper (180–240).
This step smooths out any texture, preparing it for flawless paint adhesion.

3. Priming

Apply a deep-penetration primer to strengthen the base and reduce paint absorption.
It ensures even color coverage and prevents stains and peeling.

Choosing the Right Paint

In Alicante, high humidity and sunlight exposure affect paint performance.
That’s why Ayucorp uses moisture-resistant, UV-stable European paints.

Paint types:

• Acrylic paint — quick-drying, low-odor, ideal for living areas.
• Latex paint — washable and durable, suitable for kitchens and corridors.
• Silicone paint — water-repellent and breathable, perfect for bathrooms.
• Matte or satin finish — matte hides imperfections, satin adds depth and light.

💡 Tip: Use matte paint for ceilings and washable latex for walls — best balance of beauty and practicality.

Painting Technique: Step by Step

1. Start with edges and corners using a brush.
2. Continue with a roller for larger areas, moving from top to bottom.
3. Overlap strokes by 20–30% to avoid visible lines.
4. Let the first coat dry completely (about 4 hours), then apply the second one.
5. Maintain a constant speed — stopping mid-wall creates shade differences.

Use long-roller strokes for ceilings to ensure even texture and color.

Ideal Painting Conditions

In Spain’s warm coastal climate, it’s important to control temperature and humidity:

• Optimal temperature: +10°C to +25°C
  
• Humidity: below 70%
  Too much heat or sun exposure can cause streaks or premature drying.

Ayucorp uses special slow-drying additives when painting in high temperatures to achieve a uniform result.

Common Mistakes

Ayucorp’s Professional Approach

Our specialists follow the Q4 finishing standard, ensuring walls and ceilings are optically smooth even under side lighting.
We also use breathable, eco-friendly paints suitable for Alicante’s climate — protecting walls from mold and fading.

Conclusion

Painting is not just decoration — it’s a statement of quality.
Proper preparation, the right materials, and professional technique ensure a long-lasting and beautiful finish.

Ayucorp delivers perfectly smooth walls and ceilings for homes in Alicante, combining craftsmanship with modern European materials.