First of all, it is necessary to draw up a plan of all actions.
This is the only way to avoid confusion during work. Also, a competently drawn up repair plan will help to determine in advance, and calculate the right amount of building materials, and, consequently, the entire repair budget. Keep in mind that if you turn to professionals, then an elite decoration of the house is provided to you.
The next stage is the preparation of the ceiling and walls. Any repair, regardless of its complexity and scale, begins with the removal of old coatings. And the process of removal by priming ends. If during the removal of old coatings cracks, chips and other defects were discovered, then they must be eliminated by applying a layer of putty.
Putty is applied with a thin layer, and after drying the surface is ground. As soon as the walls are leveled and primed, you can begin to apply finishing materials to their surface. If there is a financial possibility that every year not to paint the ceiling, or to whiten, it is better to immediately install stretch ceilings.
They practically do not need care, and at the same time retain their attractive appearance for a long time. Buy building materials, better right away. So you can save, and there will be no downtime in work, due to the lack of materials.