Just wondered what most of the paint pros use to paint high (2-story) interior spaces. Do they use scaffolding, or short extension ladders?
Thanks Guys!
Just wondered what most of the paint pros use to paint high (2-story) interior spaces. Do they use scaffolding, or short extension ladders?
Thanks Guys!
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It can depend on the actual height of the space and width.
For most two story foyers we use scaffold because we cannot achieve a safe angle on an extension ladder. Plus if it is narrow enough we can cut in BOTH sides at once.
In larger areas we use extension ladders to speed set-up and to allow another person to roll as we are cutting in....scaffold two stories high in a space does not allow alot of room to use and extensin pole.
Jon
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I asked this very question a little while ago, but I can't seem to find it using the search function.
As I recall, scaffolding was the recommended way to go. I looked into renting it since I was bidding on a job with a 17' vaulted ceiling (which, by the way, looks really funky in a room that's only about 12X16). Home Depot had lightweight scaffolding that reached 14'. The rental price was reasonable.
I'm pretty sure it would take 2 people to set it up, but I would have gotten a helper regardless. I wouldn't climb that particular scaffolding without ballast (my helper) standing on the other side.
I have used short extension ladders, but some ceilings have light fixtures where an extension ladder won't reach. Tall stepladders can also be rented, but then you'll still need an extension ladder to get into the corners.
-Don