Everyone loves a grand foyer or a spacious family room with high ceilings. But when the time comes to painting high ceilings, those beautiful accents can quickly go from enchanting to intimidating. You’ll need more than a paint roller and a can of paint to tackle 15 or 20 foot ceilings. You’ll need the right equipment and the right plan. Here are five tips to get you started on painting high ceilings.

Sometimes, the trickiest part of getting started on a home improvement project is approaching the wall of product choices at the hardware store and knowing what to buy. The next time you’ve got a large area to paint in your home, keep these simple tips in mind to help you come home with not only the right paint roller, but the right accessories for the job as well.