It depends what kind of state it is in...if it is in a bad one then maybe a bit of lining paper or thick white paint will be fine x
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A ceiling painting is called a mural. Most people think of a mural as a wall painting, but it extends to floors and ceilings as well. the definition of a mural does say it is directly painted on the walls, floor or ceiling.
In northern Upstate regions, Yaros Painting charges $2.85 per square foot of floor space in rooms with 8ft ceilings, provided that the walls and trimming do not require extensive preparatory work. This covers all of the preparation, priming, and painting of walls, trim, and ceilings.
Michelangelo is best known for his vast painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
The prehistoric paintings were found in the deepest, darkest, and most remote sections of the caves. This indicates that the ancient artists likely chose these locations intentionally, possibly for spiritual or ritualistic reasons.
Hetty Joyce has written: 'The decoration of walls, ceilings, and floors in Italy in the second and third centuries A.D' -- subject- s -: Ceilings, Decorative Plasterwork, Mosaic Pavements, Roman Mosaics, Roman Mural painting and decoration
Idanna Pucci has written: 'The Epic of Life' -- subject(s): Bhima swarga, Ceilings, Hindu Painting, Hinduism, Illustrations, Painting, Hindu 'La Senora De Sing-sing (Vivencias)'
While there is no scientific research to back it up. MANY people have claimed great success at insect nest control by painting their porch ceiling blue. I'm painting mine Sky Blue, by Eddie Bauer, from Lowe's.
The wall was not cleaned or primed before painting. The wall was wet before painting. The paint was not properly mixed before painting.
Enough to cover the materials and a decent wage for labor. We have no way of estimating what that might be in your area. Also, I'm not sure why the "vaulted ceilings" matter.
Set up a halogen work light and us an 8 foot ladder to "cut in"the ceilings perimeter with a brush. Get off ladder, use appropiate roller type for ceiling surface on an extension pole and roll ceiling.