Roller for painting a vaulted ceiling

[John Richards]

I'm planning on painting the vaulted ceiling (rises to about 14') in the "great room". Would like some comments on rollers that can be used while standing on the floor. I believe there is a roller available that is fed paint through the shaft so you don't have to keep dipping the roller in a paint tray. Are these any good? Are there more than one brand/type to choose from? Which would you recommend keeping in mind that price is a factor since I might never use it again so don't need a professional grade tool?

I have also seen a paint advertised at Home Depot that goes on with a colored tint and dries white to make it easier to tell where you have already painted. Does this stuff work as advertised? I thought that since the surface will be 8' above my head, it may be easier to assure that I am getting complete coverage of white over white.

Thanks John

[m Ransley]

Rent scaffolding use an extension ladder or hire a pro, how do you plan on cuttin it in at 14 ft, If you have to ask about special paint and poles you may end up redoing it . Those paints and poles are gimmicks.

[Joe Bobst]

Totally agree with that approach. Get the scaffolding with the locking wheels and you'll save hours labor and get a decent job to boot. Don't forget to get a good sized ground cloth, A basic rule of old time painters is " the higher the job, the wider the spatters". Good luck.

Joe

[RB]

I have a fairly large living room (52 x 20) with a vaulted ceiling that runs from 10 to 20 feet high. I have scaffolding and the appropriate ladders and was planning to paint it myself but on a lark I got a quote from the fellow that does my exterior painting and he only wanted $250 for two coats of Benjamin Moore. Needless to say he got the job and it looks great.

RB

m Ransley wrote:

[John Richards]

Thank you all for your comments. Think I will look into hiring a pro.

John