Hard to believe there isn’t tons of good advice on the web about painting drop ceilings.  I can’t be the only one stuck with them.

But I had to delve deeply into the internet to find a blog by a sweet Canadian woman who’s fixing up her townhouse on a tight budget.  She had a great tip — prop the tiles up slightly with a pair of long sticks — she used packages of furring strips — then paint the edges while they’re raised.  Then drop them down and use a roller to paint the centers of the tiles.

I don’t have any boxes of furring strips, but I will be buying narrow long lumber to repair door frames.  With something on the end to prevent puncturing the tiles — I’m thinking, tennis balls — it will sure save time if it works.

Thanks, Tanya, at http://dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com/2012/04/basement-update-lazy-guide-to-painting.html