It's fast, easy, and cheap. The addition has beaded ceilings with exposed rafters and beams. I am in the process of staining and sealing. Up and down the 12' ladder sun up to sun down. We have the same thing in the main house, but don't recall it being so much work - of course that was over 20 years ago when I did that. Pictures will follow when I'm done. After the last couple of weekends, Ann thinks my calves look like Popeye's arms.