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Monday, September 14, 2015

Tip for Sanding High Walls or Ceilings

Now that Summer vacations are becoming a memory its time to get back in the swing of things like my DIY projects.
 
I started my staircase makeover this Spring and am picking back up where I left off this Summer.
 
My challenge at this point of the project is trying to scrape popcorn ceiling off the high ceiling in the stairwell, along with patching and sanding a crack to prep the walls for paint.  
 
 
 
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I have a ladder that is sufficient for this space BUT I am scared to use it on the staircase.
 
If it was on flat ground I would try it but I just don't like the idea of being on the staircase so I needed to come up with a way to reach up high without using the ladder and ended up coming up with this idea.
 
 
 

 
 
First start with a strong/solid paint scraper and attach it to your extension pole.
 
The cheap flimsy ones will not work for this as they will bend too easily. *I am not endorsing the Husky scraper, mine just so happened to be this brand. :)
 
 
I used the same extension pole that I normally use for painting, but instead of attaching a paint roller I attached my scraper.








 
 
 
Now that you're attached, you can scrape, but what can you do about sanding and detail work?
 
Well I decided to use my resources and simply cut a hole in my sanding block sponge with my box knife....
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Then I slid it over the top of my scraper.
 
This worked great BUT I had to reinforce it with masking tape in order for it to hold up to the pressure I put on it when sanding against the tall angled ceilings in the stairwell.
 
 



Here I am sanding the crack in the ceiling that I had spackled earlier.


 
 
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So there you have it!
 
All you need to reach those places are things you probably already have:
 
  • Scraper
  • Extension pole
  • Sanding block/sponge
  • Knife
  • Masking tape or duck tape
 
No need to risk falling off ladders. You can keep your feet firmly on the ground with this method!
 
 
After this I am ready to prime and paint but of course I am still searching for the right color.
 
 
Hopefully I will pick one soon and get this project back on track!
 
 
Have a wonderful day!
 
 
 
Jennifer
 
 
 
 
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