Once you’ve decided on the look you’d like to achieve, it’s time to get the right tools. This is all the equipment you’ll need to paint your ceiling and add a border:

Paint roller with paint tray – B&Q, £12
Small roller tray – B&Q, £3.50
Extension pole – Wickes, £21
Paint brush – Wickes, £5.50
Masking tape – B&Q, £5
Duster – A mazon, £9.99
Laser level or spirit level – Amazon, £48.90
Pencil – Amazon, £2
Dust sheets – B&Q, £18
Step ladder (at least five tread) – Amazon, £72.99
Paint – Graham & Brown, from £46; Farrow & Ball, from £52

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