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Dori Turner

How to paint a ceiling in five easy steps for dramatic visual impact — no matter how small your space

Painting ceiling collage mint green on left with arched shape on ceiling and terracotta clay on right with tasselled lamp shade.

Learning how to paint a ceiling yourself can lead to dramatic style transformations that will wow guests — even in the smallest of rooms, and you won't need to shell out for a professional to do it for you.

Though you may think painting the ceiling is a job best saved for a decorator, it's actually a straight forward DIY task when you know how to do it. We spoke to expert painters for their five step process, a list of the essential items to add to your shopping list before you start, and top tips for color success.

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