How to Paint a Stairwell or Tall Walls

DIY video tutorial showing how to paint a stairwell without a ladder or scaffolding. Good ideas you can use for tall walls, stairways and high walls.
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[@bunlady1979]

thank you so much for doing this. Other videoes don't actually show reaching and doing them really hard to reach places. I needed to see someone actually doing it. I never thought of using a sponge pad. This beats using a ladder and plank. thanks x

[@Realcoake]

@@bunlady1979 glad it helped!

[@warrensmith1005]

I got an estimate from a painter to do the same work for me and he quoted me $350. Having seen your video and your willingness to do it yourself. Im not going to pay anyone to do the job. Im going to buy the same tools and do it myself. THANK YOU!

[@Rumptzsh8kr]

Thank you! I had thought about calling a painter but now I will try with your method and save the money. Thanks again

[@Realcoake]

@@Rumptzsh8kr you’re welcome!

[@Canadacat9]

I like this simple, practical guide. Very helpful tools & tips - thanks!

[@khalekichambo1131]

Thanks for sharing, I had already started painting my stairwell about 3/4 and was considering just calling a painter to do the rest because I couldn't reach the top but thank God for Google I came across your video. I'll just have to order the extra bits and pieces I'm sure it would be cheaper for me than paying someone and besides I can reuse these bits in the future as I get bored of walls so easily. The stairs are the only walls I ignore because of the height. God bless you for sharing 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Realcoake]

So glad I could help! Hope it goes really well for you!

[@fabyg9483]

Me too!!!! Im glad I saw this!

[@brandysmith8422]

Thank you for making this and sharing this! Made me feel much better about tackling the ceilings in the new house we bought and eased by anxieties!

[@Realcoake]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful! It is a pain of a project, but you can do it. I'd love to see pics when you get to painting.

[@bigmike312]

Why only paint in the middle. Seems like the edger would hold more paint, and give you more coverage.

[@lizbricker631]

This video saved me so much money lol it worked! Thank you so much!

[@Realcoake]

@@lizbricker631 I’m so glad it helped you!

[@elizabetht1323]

Thank you! I have been putting off painting my front sitting room because of the large stair case wall. Your video definitely gives me more confidence! And I also learned I was using that square corner edging roller wrong on several level..lol. thank you great video

[@Realcoake]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks for strong me know.

[@karie496]

Thank you for posting this. I love how you described what you were doing. Looks great!!

[@Realcoake]

@@karie496 glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@traceylomax2156]

Perfect. Looks exactly like my stairs. Very helpful

[@Realcoake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SardonicALLY]

We just had an attic conversion done and the stairwell is built over the existing lower stairwell... the boxed off space created is a similar height to the one you just tackled. Wish me luck, going to the hardware to buy similar tools tomorrow!

[@taiwan.1]

this is a very under-rated video!

[@Realcoake]

@@taiwan.1 thank you!

[@CarlosGreen-is1bv]

@@Realcoakeyou did good sis

[@Realcoake]

@@CarlosGreen-is1bv Thanks!

[@2OldGeeksTalking]

You helped us with this project.... Thanks for posting.

[@k.c.43]

This video has convinced me I can do it!! Thank you!🥰

[@Realcoake]

I hope it went really well for you!

[@debhowley]

I bought a good quality extension pole. It was so heavy! I ended up using the flimsy extension pole my dust mop is on, lol. Also, I painted the ceiling the same colour as the walls so I didn’t have to be so particular about straight lines. I found a holder for my paint brush and just cut in with that. It’s so high up that a person would have to have pretty good vision to be able to see any imperfections. It’s been more than ten years since I did that. Sadly, I’m gearing up to do it again.

[@judithn.jean-antoine907]

My dear friend lady, thank you so very much for showing that video we have the same stairwall very tall with staircase I was wondering how we're going to paint that high and corner ceiling, no way I'm going to climb a ladder on the stairs and here you come...love 😀 uuuuuu

[@hannibalgrimm9708]

Thanks for the vid. I will save the 2K and paint my high walls myself.

[@Realcoake]

Glad I could help. Hope it went well for you!

[@meagera333]

Well done with the paint pad set, it must have taken you a long time to keep loading the pad. I have tried one in the past on a pole and found it very awkward to control, I've decided to stick with my ladder on a stair platform and brush I feel I can cut in better and have more control. But Well done you 👏🏻

[@roxannoakley6122]

This is great. Thank you! And thanks for showing how to load the flat thing. :)

[@Realcoake]

Of course! So glad it is helpful to you!

[@lizajane1179]

How tall was your pole you used thank u for this video

[@ron1587]

What is the name of the grey color you're using looks great. Or the Valspar code number on lid sticker.❤

[@msveliz01]

Omg!!! The video and inspiration I was looking for😃 thank you 😊

[@Realcoake]

Glad I could help! Good luck with your painting!

[@rogayahhughes3296]

thank you for sharing this video. i have similar stairwell and you convince me i can DIY instead of hiring a painter to do the job.

[@Realcoake]

You can do it! Hope it goes well for you!

[@crissygeex1]

Oh my goodness you're my hero! Thank you for the video

[@Realcoake]

So glad you found it helpful! Hope your project goes well!

[@dracan69]

Gracias. Buenos datos

[@ColdWarVet607]

Super Mom! Great job, even better persistence! So, did you try loading the edge painter from side to side rather than just center? That certainly would speed the edges up. Way to go tackling that hard job. Now I'm motivated!

[@Realcoake]

Thanks so much! I found that with the edge painter if the paint got too close to the top edge, I didn't get good clean lines. It really had to be a patient project. If I understand you correctly, I don't think I tried load it from side to side, but I can tell you that if I got too much paint on it, it made for a messy job with paint running down the wall. I think if you were to load it from side to side, you'd probably get more oozing that it being helpful, but I'm not certain. Let me know if you give it a try, so I can let others know. Also, if you tackle your project, take some pics and send them to me. I'd love to see.

[@rdee6692003]

pretty Cool ma'am!! Gave me hope...gonna tackle mine tomorrow..

[@Realcoake]

Best of luck!

[@ninahawkins9327]

Hi this is great - also like the grey colour you are using - could you tell me what colour it is? 😁👍

[@Realcoake]

Hi Nina! I don't remember the color. If you click over to the blog post I wrote(linked in the comments), I listed the colors in the supplies list. Hope that helps!

[@One_Of_One.1]

Great job!

[@LW-qj2gh]

What length did you get in the Mr Long Arm ? My stairwell is very similar to this. I think this video convinced me I can DIY :)

[@Realcoake]

I'm glad you found the video helpful! I hope the project goes well for you. I believe the Mr. Longarm I bought was 8ft- 23 ft. Depending on the height of your walls, I'd recommend finding something a bit longer than this. I saw you left me a comment on my blog as well and if you saw those pictures, the pole was pretty arched at the highest heights of the wall.It made it a bit unstable. I would have rather worked with something meant for a bit taller wall. I just bought what my Lowe's had in stock. HTH!

[@traceylomax2156]

Watching your video for third time, new subscriber.

[@Realcoake]

Hope it has been helpful! Any questions or anything I can help you understand? Good luck with your project!

[@sjdude12]

Love this. Thank you! 😍

[@Realcoake]

You're so welcome!

[@Fb33EYE]

Do you have advice for someone with shaky hands ? I have used these products in the past, which I think are top notch. I like colour, so I am afraid of hitting the ceiling. 🌺✨

[@badjr0]

At 9:29 how do you roll the bottom part of the wall? Do you take the roller off of the pole? Do you use a shorter pole?

[@Realcoake]

Yes, I took the roller off the long pole and just used it like a regular roller for the lower portions of the wall.

[@Sevil2024]

How come no one demonstrates fixing loose corner tapes and painting a very steep TURRET CEILING of a small turret room as in a Victorian style house?

[@mrhare07]

Looks good but that tool leaves a little line at the top that normal cutting in would take care of. Guess it's risk vs reward on getting up there to do it.

[@Keto_Queen_mom]

I am trying to tackle my hallway staircase and someone wants 200$ just to paint it 😭 I’m trying to do it the cheapest way but how do you paint the walls on edge because with the wheels I’ve noticed it leaves a gap between new paint and old paint did you get the gaps filled

[@Realcoake]

I was worried about that, too. If you watch the video, I show how I loaded the edger roller. It makes a difference and it gets close enough that you can’t tell. It actually works. I did 2 coats though and would say you’ll need to in order to get the best coverage. You have to take it slow and be patient with it (that’s the hardest part.... being patient 😆). Hope I goes well for you! Someone wanted $700 to do my hallway, painting it was a total pain, but worth it in the end.

[@Keto_Queen_mom]

@@Realcoake okay it’s because my walls are like a brown gold and the new paint is grey whitish I pray it doesn’t show because idk how I can get up their 😂

[@Keto_Queen_mom]

@@Realcoake what did you use to cover the carpet with?

[@Realcoake]

@@Keto_Queen_mom You may need to prime first. Which may be hell since that adds another coat, but better than my bathroom where I didn’t prime because I didn’t think I needed to and I ended up needing to do 4 coats!

[@Realcoake]

@@Keto_Queen_mom Mine is wood stairs, but either way, just drop cloths work great. You can use old sheets, too.

[@rainbolam]

Can you share the link to buy the extender and the edger ?

[@AsadSiddiqi]

Thanks for the video. So the edger is connected to Mr. Long arm ? I ask because I have the exact same situation. I measured and the total is about 14ft but the one that you have linked on Amazon is maximum 6 to 12 ft. Thank you

[@Realcoake]

Yes, I connected the edger to the Mr. Long arm. You don't need a pole that is the full length. If you had that the pole would be constantly bumping into the floor. My pole was slightly too short and it made it a lot less stable to use it fully extended. I made it work, but if you can find one that is maybe 8-14 feet, that may give you the most stability as well. Just know you most likely won't need the full length, it is more about stability. HTH

[@cmargo10]

So it looks like the wall paint you’re applying is same color as ceiling , so I can’t really tell if this worked or not. Would have been more convincing if u paint wall different color than ceiling

[@Realcoake]

The ceiling is a white paint while the walls are gray. It is probably the poor lighting in the area that makes the walls looks the same color as the ceiling.

[@Mike-vx3vm]

You didn't show how well to lay out of the side walls. With having the stairs in the way while you're trying to roll from top to bottom.

[@abdulshakoor6849]

What is the name of rod

[@Realcoake]

It's called Mr. LongArm - you can see it here: www.amazon.com/shop/realcoake HTH

[@Cat-dl2bl]

Super 👍👍👍

[@Realcoake]

Thank you 👍

[@nicholebroussard6482]

Why didnt you just rent an extension ladder From ur local equipment rental place there not that expensive at all to rent for a day or so

[@jsus4evr]

Use one coat paint Or goodness Doing that twice.....uuugh

[@DAMON409]

No. You rent a ladder designed to work on stairs.