Rules for Painting Ceilings: Roll Both Directions There are a few tricks to getting a smooth, consistent coat of paint on the ceiling. First, work in sections about 5 or 6 ft. square.

Now, it’s time to paint. Get up on a stepladder and start with the edges of the ceiling. Schlotter recommends creating a border between two and three inches wide. Once that’s done, get your ...

Paint your ceiling — Start in a corner by ‘cutting in’ at the edges once again with a paint brush. Continue to work your way around the room until all of the edges have about 2-3 inches of ...

Ceilings are usually the forgotten, fifth wall — kept white and bare, even if the rest of a room has been meticulously decorated. But to professional designers, neglecting the ceiling amounts to ...

Q: How do I safely paint a tall ceiling over stairs? A: First, it’s important to recognize that some ceilings over stairs are just so high or complicated to reach that a painter needs to work on ...