ceilingpainting
I've decided to paint my studio, which is a 770 sq rectangular space.
I'm going to need to paint the ceiling as well as the walls. I'm going to paint the ceiling first then the walls. I'm going to use a roller for the majority of the work.
Do I need to cover the entire floor before I start painting the ceiling, or can I move the painters cloth as I paint?
I don't want to buy 770 sq feet of painters cloth.
A better roller frame may actually be the right solution. I used this roller to paint most of my house after giving up on the cheap ones. It does a pretty good job of sealing the ends so that paint doesn't get inside to the rotating components. It's also got bearings to help it roll smoothly.
Unfortunately, I've used it only with Behr interior eggshell paint, so I can't tell you how it will do with primer.
EDIT: Mike B. reports good results with primer for the same roller.
Best Answer
As a general rule; remove from the area or cover, anything that you don't want to clean later and/or possibly ruin.
Any hardware store should have poly film in large rolls - big enough to cover that entire area for around $20.