If you don't paint a ceiling properly, you can strain your neck and arms. A tall
ceiling is more difficult to reach, causing potentially more strain. But you can avoid neck and arm strain without taking the expensive route of hiring someone.
Instructions
1. A flat oil based paint is best for ceilings. Oil based paint repels stains and covers a given area with less paint than latex paint. The flat finish can cover large surfaces easier than a glossy or semigloss finish. It also doesn't reflect as much light and will not distract from the colors of your walls.
2. Use the correct roller. If you use latex paint, use a synthetic nylon roller. If the surface is rough, use a thick roller to reach into all of the crevices. For flat surfaces, use a thin roller. Use an extension for the pole your roller is attached to so you can reach the high ceiling without causing neck and arm tension.
3. Use a ladder. Stand comfortably and steadily on a ladder so that you can reach and paint the tall ceiling easier. Flip down the tray holder on the opposite side of the ladder place the paint tray onto it, or keep the tray of paint on the floor, whichever is easier for you.
4. Pour paint into a tray and roll your roller through the tray to load paint onto it. Avoid paint droppings. Paint tends to drip more when painting tall ceilings; you can become covered in paint if you are not careful. Avoid drips by making sure you don't put too much paint on the roller. Also, don't roll the roller across the ceiling too quickly.
5. Instead of using a roller, you can spray paint the high ceiling. This method is a faster and easier method of painting a than using a roller and extension. You will still need a ladder and you will need to remove any furniture in the room and make sure that the floor is completely covered. Walls will probably get some paint sprayed onto them.
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