How to Paint A Ceiling - Hire A Contractor

Painting ceilings is definitely on my list of "Things I really DO NOT like to do". I can barely recall the last time I attempted painting ceilings, but I know it was more than 20 years ago, for sure! Any time we've needed ceilings painted since, we have hired the experts, who truly make the job of painting ceilings seem like a whole lot less bother than I remember from the few times I attempted it myself; and the ceilings come out uniform and crisply fresh!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Budget for the project
• Reputable contractor
• Tall glass of iced-tea for relaxing by the pool while the work is being done by the pro's!

1. Preparing:
   Once you have selected your contractor, made an agreement with them, i.e., entered into a contract, to paint your ceilings, and have scheduled the work to begin, you will need to prepare your home for their arrival.
   
   When discussing the project with your contractor, ask what you need to do to get ready for their arrival, then carry out those steps prior to the scheduled date. Typically, you might need to put away table lamps and other small, fragile items that could be accidentally damaged or broken.
2. When the pro's come:
   The professionals come in with their tools and equipment, immediately start taping and hanging their poly sheets on the walls and in doorways or archways between rooms. They lay down their drop cloths to cover the floor and any furniture or other items left in the space, then they set up their rolling staging or step ladders, and begin mixing, stirring and pouring the paint into their spraying equipment. Then they simply begin spray-painting the ceilings!
3. The proof is in the pudding:
   Depending on the sizes of the ceilings involved, it won't be too long before the job is done and all cleaned up. We once had all of our ceilings (about 1800 s.f.) painted in less than one day! And, all we had to do was get out of the way, and, of course, pay the bill.
   
   Surely, hiring the professionals cost more than doing it myself, but in my opinion it was well worth it!
4. Conclusion:
   So, in my opinion, the best way to paint ceilings is pretty much to leave it to the professionals! Otherwise, you may end up marred for life, like me! about painting ceilings yourself!
   
   You see, whenever I tried painting ceilings myself; perhaps as many as 5 or 6 times actually; and with brushes and rollers, not spray equipment; it was always the same thing; I would always end up virtually covered with speckles of paint; my face, arms, legs, and any other part of me not adequately covered for the job at hand.
   
   Ideally, I'm sure it is smarter to wear long sleeves, long pants, gloves, hat or bandana, safety glasses, and of course, at least a dust mask for some respiratory protection, but I was never one to follow instructions anyway, so I'd end up soaking in the bathtub when the job was finally done.
   
   Oh well, that's not such a bad thing, but the whole job made for a trying day, to say the least.
5. Further suggestions:
   If you do attempt painting ceilings yourself, I suggest you visit a few other websites for more in-depth advice and instructions. I have posted a few links for your convenience to learn more about painting ceilings!
   
   Good luck, and happy ceiling painting!

Tips & Warnings

• Take time to stop and smell the roses, and let the pro's do the work while you relax!
• Ask family or friends for recommendations on reliable, trustworthy contractor professionals, or check with your local Better Business Bureau for more information.