So I did a search...and the search found this topic in the archives, but I can't get to it...so I'll ask my question. We're getting ready to paint...and I need to get an idea of what I need to get to be able to paint the wall that that is above my open stairwell. That is...as you go down to the basement, the stairwell is open above you, until you get to about the last step. At that point there is a wall from the cieling of the basement to the cieling of the main level. Is there some sort of special ladder I can rent or something to help me get up in there. For the bulk of it, I'll use a roller with an extension rod, but I have to be able to get the corners and such. Thanks, Marc

My painter is having problems painting over the new drywall. I think he should know what the probem is, but he doesn't seem to know! It was greenboard, and it was primed okay. I am using Lowe's American Interior eggshell on the walls, and it is so textured looking, and not completely covered looking, that it doesn't look like a good paint job. Is it a problem with the paint, the roller, the wall, what could be the problem? will a second coat help, or not? He doesn't seem to see that it doesn't look so good!! Also, he told me eggshell would be good on the ceiling, but I think it looks a bit shiny, and I don't think a ceiling should be shiny. Can I put flat paint over the eggshell? I'm frustrated, and a bit concerned that my new walls will never look good. I'm concerned too that the drywall curing (correct term?) or drying, or priming, wasn't done well. I'm puzzled. Any suggestions?:wall: