Allen ★ Posted February 23, 2022 Share #1 Posted February 23, 2022 I need to paint the ceilings, so I need some scaffolding. Any of y’all ever bought any? Know what to look for and to avoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen ★ Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted February 23, 2022 My neck already hates me, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kzoo Posted February 23, 2022 Popular Post Share #3 Posted February 23, 2022 Rent it. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 23, 2022 Share #4 Posted February 23, 2022 What the wise owl said. When we had the 12 foot ceilings in Ohio, I paid someone to paint them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted February 23, 2022 Share #5 Posted February 23, 2022 28 minutes ago, Allen said: Know what to look for and to avoid? When it comes to scaffolding, you want the kind that is all scaf and no fold. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 23, 2022 Share #6 Posted February 23, 2022 How high are your ceilings? If they are just a little taller than you can reach get some drywall stilts. You can do the whole ceiling without having to keep moving the scaffolding. For an eight foot ceiling I don’t need a ladder. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted February 23, 2022 Share #7 Posted February 23, 2022 Just now, Longjohn said: How high are your ceilings? If they are just a little taller than you can reach get some drywall stilts. You can do the whole ceiling without having to keep moving the scaffolding. For an eight foot ceiling I don’t need a ladder. Yes, but you’re almost 7 feet tall to begin with. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 23, 2022 Share #8 Posted February 23, 2022 46 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Rent it. Maybe he means like the sistine chapel? It would be cheaper to buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 23, 2022 Share #9 Posted February 23, 2022 52 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Rent it. Pay a painter. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen ★ Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted February 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: How high are your ceilings? 14 foot. I have enough uses for it that it pays to buy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted February 23, 2022 Share #11 Posted February 23, 2022 What is commonly called a Baker scaffold, about 6 feet long and 2 feet wide, 6 feet high per section, with caster wheels on it. Construction supply houses should have it, or rent it Google baker scaffold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 23, 2022 Share #12 Posted February 23, 2022 I always made mine out of 2x4 with lots of cross bracing. Amazon Prime. Free shipping and delivery next 2 3 4 5 day https://www.amazon.com/MetalTech-Portable-Adjustable-Platform-Scaffolding/dp/B003XQYQVC/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1RH17TNT9WPUA&keywords=scaffolding&qid=1645644053&sprefix=scaffolding%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wilbur ★ Posted February 23, 2022 Popular Post Share #13 Posted February 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: When it comes to scaffolding, you want the kind that is all scaf and no fold. We have seen yours.. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted February 23, 2022 Share #14 Posted February 23, 2022 If you are rolling the ceiling, almost any work platform will work with a roller handle extension. Cut in the corners with a tall ladder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 23, 2022 Share #15 Posted February 23, 2022 2 hours ago, donkpow said: If you are rolling the ceiling, almost any work platform will work with a roller handle extension. Cut in the corners with a tall ladder. Platforms are pretty heavy and difficult to attach to a pole. . I also think they would scrape the crap out of the ceiling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted February 23, 2022 Share #16 Posted February 23, 2022 We called them Bakers Racks. Foldable, stackable, casters, guard rails. https://www.homedepot.com/p/MetalTech-6-ft-x-2-5-ft-x-3-4-ft-Steel-Scaffold-Guard-Rail-System-Parts-Accessories-for-Baker-Scaffolding-Towers-Set-of-2-I-CISGRJP/206722278 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted February 23, 2022 Share #17 Posted February 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Wilbur said: We have seen yours.. And it's patented too, so don't you get any ideas! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted February 23, 2022 Share #18 Posted February 23, 2022 5 hours ago, Wilbur said: Maybe he means like the sistine chapel? It would be cheaper to buy! Michaelangelo had to lie down to paint some of the stuff. Or his acolytes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted February 24, 2022 Share #19 Posted February 24, 2022 13 hours ago, Wilbur said: Platforms are pretty heavy and difficult to attach to a pole. . I also think they would scrape the crap out of the ceiling. Oh sure, you laugh now. Get back with me in another ten years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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