Painting a ceiling may seem like a tall order, but a freshly painted ceiling can transform the ambience of a room. With the right tools and techniques, it can be smooth sailing. This guide will provide you with a clear roadmap to achieve that professional ceiling finish.

• Lay down protective sheets to shield your floor and furniture from paint splatters.

• Put on a cap and protective goggles to prevent paint falling into your eyes – safety should never be an afterthought!

• Use masking tape or painters tape and a paint brush to cut in the edges of the ceiling and around light fixtures.

• Use a mini paint roller over the wet painted edges to reduce brush strokes and achieve a higher quality finish.

• A double arm frame roller ensures even pressure, preventing any uneven paint lines or streaks on your ceiling.

• Take a look at our paint roller buying guide so you know you’re making the right choice.

• Attach your roller to the pole according to the manufacturer's instructions to avoid the constant up-and-down of a ladder and to ensure a consistent paint application.

• Pour paint into a tray or bucket, and roll your paint roller into the paint.

• Remove excess paint by rolling the paint roller forwards in the tray – if you roll it backwards, paint could build up at the back and overflow.

• Use even pressure to roll the paint roller across the ceiling, backwards and forwards until it’s completely coated.

• Repeat the process until you’re happy with the coverage, keeping an eye on manufacturer’s instructions to know when you’re free to recoat.