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How Many Ladders Does It Take to Paint a Stairwell?

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April 6, 2023

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The trick to painting a stairwell is to double up on ladders.

Painting the interior of your home isn’t particularly difficult unless you have to paint a stairwell, which typically has 12 to 16 ft. tall walls and ceiling. The trick is to use two ladders: At the base of the staircase, lean an extension ladder against the wall. And stand a stepladder on the upper landing. Then lay a scaffold plank across the two ladders, making sure it’s level. Clamp the plank to prevent it from sliding or shifting.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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