{"id":2074,"date":"2020-01-23T13:15:09","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T18:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/?post_type=community&#038;p=2074"},"modified":"2020-01-23T13:15:09","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T18:15:09","slug":"pro-tips-from-expert-baltimore-painters-how-to-paint-a-high-ceiling","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/community\/pro-tips-from-expert-baltimore-painters-how-to-paint-a-high-ceiling\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro Tips From Expert Baltimore Painters: How To Paint A High Ceiling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DIY painting projects can be quite intimidating, particularly if there is tall walls and high ceilings involved. You may be wondering if there is any way you can possibly tackle this home improvement project by yourself and there is! These tips from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/\">Baltimore painters<\/a> at CertaPro Painters will ensure painting your high ceilings goes as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2034 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.49.06-PM.png\" alt=\"Interior Paint Setup\" width=\"235\" height=\"180\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.49.06-PM-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.49.06-PM-768x590.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.49.06-PM-1024x786.png 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.49.06-PM-1440x1106.png 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.49.06-PM-960x737.png 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.49.06-PM-720x553.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.49.06-PM-480x369.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.49.06-PM-360x276.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.49.06-PM-240x184.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-02-at-10.49.06-PM.png 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Before You Start Painting, Always Prepare The Room<\/h2>\n<p>As always, you need to take the time for preparation. Cover the floors and any pieces of furniture that are too large to move out of the room. You can use plastic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/s\/paint%20drop%20cloth?NCNI-5&amp;storeSelection=2580,2581,2507,6945,4168\">drop clothes<\/a> or cloth, just make sure they are thick enough to keep paint from ruining your furniture.<\/p>\n<h2>Paint the ceiling first<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1959 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_311047046.jpg\" alt=\"Painting a ceiling\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_311047046-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_311047046-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_311047046-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_311047046-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_311047046-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_311047046-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_311047046-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_311047046-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_311047046.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you also plan on painting the walls it\u2019s important to keep in mind you will want to paint the ceiling first in case the paint drips<\/p>\n<h2>Choose the correct paint for the job<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1997 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/int_service_1.jpg\" alt=\"Interior House Painting\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/int_service_1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/int_service_1-768x583.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/int_service_1-1024x777.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/int_service_1-1920x1458.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/int_service_1-1440x1093.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/int_service_1-960x729.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/int_service_1-720x547.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/int_service_1-480x364.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/int_service_1-360x273.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/int_service_1-240x182.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2019\/01\/int_service_1.jpg 2023w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is paint specially made for ceilings that will ensure you are getting the best outcome as possible. Ceiling paint is designed hide imperfections. It&#8217;s flat and the light doesn&#8217;t reflect on it so flaws are hidden. Wall paint is more durable and can be cleaned with soap and water.<\/p>\n<h2>Use the Correct Tools for Painting Your Ceiling<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2075 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2020\/01\/painttools.png\" alt=\"Ceiling Painting Tools\" width=\"206\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2020\/01\/painttools-206x300.png 206w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2020\/01\/painttools-240x349.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1232\/2020\/01\/painttools.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Depending on the room, a ladder should be enough in order to be able to reach your ceilings. If not, you would have to rent scaffolding from a hardware store.<br \/>\nConsider using a sprayer. This will make the process go by much quicker.<br \/>\nIf you do not want to use a sprayer then attach an extra-long handle to a paint roller. They are inexpensive and will help your reach those hard to reach spots.<\/p>\n<h2>Use proper painting technique<\/h2>\n<p>For ceilings that are 10 feet and under, a long-handled roller will do the job. If it is over 10 feet, then a ladder will need to be used. As mentioned before if the ceilings are any higher, you will need to rent scaffolding.<\/p>\n<h2>If All Else Fails, Call The Pros<\/h2>\n<p>If the job turns out to be more than you want to take on, don&#8217;t worry, we can help. We have local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certapro.com\/baltimore-central\/\">Baltimore painters<\/a> who are ready to help you. Get a <a href=\"#estimate\">free estimate<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DIY painting projects can be quite intimidating, particularly if there is tall walls and high ceilings involved. You may be wondering if there is any way you can possibly tackle this home improvement project by yourself and there is! 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