Congratulations, you’ve taken the first step in finding your personal best ladder for high ceilings. Like many before you, you’re done putting off one of the oldest tasks on your backlog of things to do, interior decoration. But the fact that you’re on this specific page means that your situation is a bit different. Whereas others have a normal-height ceiling, you have an exceptionally high one.
The task may seem daunting, especially if you don’t have much of a head for heights, but thankfully you are not alone. BPS Solutions has helped a great many facing the same situation and has options for those needing a ladder for accessing high ceilings for decorating purposes. All our ladders meet UK standards of safety, as well as several other countries, such as the USA’s ANSI safety regulations.
The reason why people consider this a difficult hurdle to get on with is simple. They envision sheets on every wall, overspilling trays balanced on ladder steps, and slight shifts in balance beneath their feet prompting them to ask themselves for the hundredth time whether or not they’re using the right ladder. But that roadblock is about to be lifted.
What is the best ladder for high ceilings?
Ladders come in many shapes and sizes and have been modified over the years to suit different needs including those with high ceilings. Let us go over the types of five ladders for high ceilings.
Platform Ladder
A platform ladder is the best ladder for painting in most scenarios. Right out of the gate, it fixes a problem that many likely think of when looking up at their high ceiling. It’s all well and good to have a ladder that reaches it, but what about when your roller needs another dip in the roller tray?
Platform ladders are the best answer to this. As the name implies, these ladders come with the top rung being a surface that you can place things on. Understand that the platform is not for standing on. You shouldn’t stand on the last three steps. Going on the last three steps will be considered overextension, and will put the balance of your ladder in jeopardy, something you don’t want to be doing when you’re at the height of high ceilings. With a platform ladder, you can enjoy the stability and safety of a well-screwed wall ladder.
But, for this to be eligible amongst high ceiling ladders, it has to be tall. It also helps to have several safety nets as far as the stability of the ladder goes. We’d like to take this opportunity to introduce our very own Trade Platform Step Ladder. This aluminium ladder is immune to rust and has a ladder weight rating of 150kg – more than enough for any interior decoration task. It also has deep, ribbed treads of 80mm that will keep your feet rooted and make it impossible to slip. Its feet are hard and angle cut to ensure maximum contact with the floor and provide a stable foundation on any surface, even or not. On the largest models, which you will need, you will be given additional rear support bars for free to maximise your stability and security.
Telescopic Ladder
Telescopic Ladders extend like telescopes, hence the name. This means that it can be deceptively compact when in fully retracted mode, but fully extended, the right ladder would be able to reach anything from your high ceilings to the gutters on your roof.
On top of that, you can ensure that you’ll be fully safe with the enhanced locking mechanisms, which ensure no changes can be made whilst the ladder is in use. Its ease of use makes it the best ladder for convenience, and when it’s tall enough, you will find it useful for dealing with a high ceiling too.
If convenience sounds great to you, then look no further than BPS’ own Telescopic Ladder. Our ladder is the perfect ladder for high ceilings if you also want a ladder for other areas. With it being an aluminium ladder, you will benefit from both its strength, lightweight nature and low maintenance needs. It has a load capacity of 150 kg and can go up to four metres, reaching ceiling height easily.
Multi-Purpose Ladders
Multi-purpose ladders are the perfect ladder for those who are looking for versatility in their equipment. They usually have three functions – step ladders, extension ladders, stair ladders or even scaffolds. This avoids downright frustrating situations, such as having to swap between multiple ladders at a time. With the scaffold option, you can endure time-consuming tasks in relative comfort. They require no attachable parts, for each of them you can slide in or out of each other to achieve the desired form.
The various configurations allow you to do nearly anything. Our sturdy Multi-Purpose ladder comes in four different sizes, with locking hinges, ribbed treads and stabiliser bars for maximum safety. With a weight capacity of 300kg, and a cheap price, this ladder competes with and outperforms even the popular Werner ladder of the same type.
In this ladder, the best option for high ceilings is the extension ladder option, which we’ll get into in the next section.
Extension Ladder
An Extension Ladder, by its name alone, evokes images of length, meaning surely it’s one of the best ladders for high ceilings. There are some things to think of, however. For example, it’s not a self-supporting ladder and has to be propped up against something for the ladder’s stability to be sufficient. This also means plenty of trips back to the ground to adjust positioning.
Its lack of self-supporting ability means that you have to avoid uneven surfaces in order to use it safely, as well as having to mind the ladder angle. That being said, an extension ladder has great stability when on a suitable surface through its slip-resistant rubber tread addition. If you can look past these caveats, an extension ladder has always been an incredible option for reaching the right length required.
BPS recommends what we believe to be the best extension ladder on the market – the HomeMaster 2-Section Extension Ladder. It comes with wide flared legs, creating a strong base. We recommend getting a magnet tray up there to ensure high efficiency.
Two-Person Ladder For High Ceilings
Have you got someone to come on this intensive task with you? But how will they help you? It could be that they are willing to bring you things on the ground, but with a trading platform, you should be able to house anything you need on the ladder itself. It could be they want to hold the ladder for you, but you should be purchasing one that has enough features to remain perfectly stable.
They could also bring their ladder, but let’s face it, not many people have a ladder available to help with high ceilings. Sure, extension ladders aren’t rare, but their one weakness is needing a wall to prop up against.
We have a solution here at BPS. The Two Section Combination Ladder. This ladder has a great many features, but the most relevant one here is the double-sided nature of the tool. Having steps on both sides, you can both reach the ceiling and do your thing on the same piece of equipment.
Sounds dangerous? Nonsense! The combination ladder comes with a high weight capacity of 150kg, meaning it’s able to bear more than two people. The ribbed rungs of our ladder will make it all but impossible to slip as you ascend. The ladder comes with an extra-large stabilising bar that offers a giant footprint, binding together the two extra-large, heavy-duty stiles that keep the entire frame as balanced and stable as possible. You would have to nail the ladder to the ground for it to be any safer.
On top of this, our combination comes in a wide array of sizes. Our largest reaches up to a whopping 16 steps, which calculates as 7.65 metres in length.
Stair Ladder
The trickiest part of any house to paint, decorate or do other work with is the wall and ceilings above the stairs. The uneven ground of this area creates an obstacle for every homeowner to deal with. To reach these places, you need a ladder that can account for uneven floors or other uneven surfaces.
Here at BPS, we can offer you fail-proof equipment that will not let you down, and provide you with the confidence to do work at any part of your house, even over the stairs. We take safety seriously. Let us introduce you to the Stair Combination Ladder.
Perhaps you’ve never heard of a stair ladder before and are wondering exactly how that’s supposed to work. This combination ladder has sections that you can slide out, enabling you to place the parallel stiles on different steps. You’ll then be able to lock in the configuration and take on the rigid immovability of a regular step ladder.
As with the other ladders on the list, this one boasts a weight rating of 150KG. You will never have to worry about damaging the ladder. We provide extra wide rungs to help with comfort, deep treads to help with stability, and heavy-duty stiles for robustness that will last you decades.
On top of this, the combination ladder comes in many shapes and sizes for your high ceiling. The maximum height we provide is the 12-rung version, which reaches up to 7.11 metres. And even then, with this ladder, you’re not only buying a stair ladder. Using the customisable sliding frames, you can change the form of the stair ladder into a normal step ladder, or even an extension ladder.
Why BPS?
BPS is the most trustworthy and reliable ladder and scaffold supplier you will ever come across. We check our competitor’s prices regularly to ensure you get the best deal and a greater value for your money. All of our ladders come with next-day delivery, and on top of that, a lifetime no-quibble guarantee. On top of that, we have our quality after-sales team to help you with any queries or troubles you may have with your new equipment.
We follow all of the UK EN and USA’s ANSIi and OSHA Standards. So don’t be afraid of those high ceilings. The tools to tackle and trivialise the chore are right at your fingertips!
Best Ladder for High Ceilings – FAQs
What if I’m doing electric work?
Electrical work requires you to choose a non-conductive option for safety, meaning a ladder made from fibreglass. Take a look at our Fibreglass Platform Ladders, which can reach up to three metres. This fibreglass ladder is so powerful that it is able to handle 150KGs, and go for much cheaper than the famous Louisville Ladder equivalent.
