Gable end painting

[PerranOak]

I have a gable end to paint that is 5m high. The problem is that thee is a tall fence just 1m from this wall and I cannot put a ladder or anything the other side. A ladder that reaches up the wall is so unstable as it can't get back away from the wall far enough.

What is the best way to paint it?

Cheers.

 

[Wayners]

Scaffolding. Might need to foot some of it on the other side of fence

 

[PerranOak]

Yeah, can't do that the neighbour has loads of fancy "stuff" there.

 

[Wayners]

Narrow Scissor Lift

 

[sparkwright]

Long-handled brush and tall step ladder?

 

[PerranOak]

I have ordered a telescopic "thing" now. Seems a bit floppy - dunno how accurate it will be.
Is there a technique that pro's use that we mortals are not allowed to know or do they just go for it!?
I did get quotes but they were around the £2k mark. I'd rather let the house fall down.

 

[sparkwright]

What are you actually painting?
Walls?
Fascias?
Windows?

 

[PerranOak]

Only the wall. The fascias, windows, etc. are all PVC.

 

[Wayners]

What is a telescopic thing.
Scissor lift?

For £250 for a week that's what id use.
That's if a scaffolder couldn't sort something.

 

[sparkwright]

I have ordered a telescopic "thing" now. Seems a bit floppy - dunno how accurate it will be.
Is there a technique that pro's use that we mortals are not allowed to know or do they just go for it!?
I did get quotes but they were around the £2k mark. I'd rather let the house fall down.

I think you'll just have to be very careful when cutting in,
Pick a day when it's cool and not sunny, and take your time in doing some reasonable cutting in without rushing it.

 

[foxhole]

I sprayed my wall, it was large rough pebbledash (so brush or roller would have taken days)only had a metre to wall for ladder but that gave 4-1 ration needed , luckily I could reach over the top of the ladder just enough to reach top .
Had to use a small step ladder to get onto the ladder at base because of the lack of room.

 

[PerranOak]

No, not a scissor lift an extending pole thing. As usual, I'm going to try a half-@rsed solution first. Yes, maybe if I cut in carefully I can get away wit it. I can't spray it, I'm too clumsy which does not bode well for ladders and poles!

 

[Scally-Ho]

I used a pair of ladder cripples the last time I painted outside walls in a restricted space. Too old now so friends borrow them.

 

[opps]

My longest extension pole is just shy of 4m. At the angle you will being working, you will not be able to apply sufficient pressure. At a minimum, you will need to ask your neighbour to let you work from their side of the fence. The major downside is that you will have to retract the pole every 5 mins and position your roller tray 2+m away.

You might be able to use a tower, but you might need to fit eyelets to secure it.

I think that @Wayners suggestion is the best option.

 

[PerranOak]

Can those lifts be so narrow? Also, can a numpty use them!?