A professional home painter shares his tips for painting both smooth and textured ceilings, with equipment recommendations and tricks of the trade.

A home painting project is calling your name ... inch — works best for textured surfaces like popcorn ceilings or stucco. The ...

Any light fixtures in the ceiling will need outlining with a paint brush. This is a good time to do this too. Apply a second coat with the roller and extendable pole. Touch up the border with a ...