A telescopic pole extends your paint roller far enough that the ladder can usually stay in the basement. re-box offers it in two lengths: a short one for wall surfaces and a long one for ceilings and high-ceilinged older buildings. Both adjust steplessly and fit onto the re-box paint frames.
Two lengths, one system — the telescopic poles in our range
The range is kept deliberately small. Two poles together cover almost every situation indoors, so you don't have to work your way through a dozen variants when buying. The Telescopic pole small 48.5 – 71.5 cm is the extension for wall surfaces, where you'd otherwise be constantly stretching or crouching down. The Telescopic pole large 78.5 – 131.5 cm is for ceilings, staircases and anything beyond your arm's reach.
Adjustment is stepless: you turn the pole to the length that suits your room height, lock it, and keep working with it. A frame goes on the front — the Paint frame large 25 cm for large surfaces, the Paint frame small 11 cm for narrow strips between windows, above doors and behind radiators. Both frames fit both poles, so you can switch mid-project without buying anything new.
What the extension does for your result
The obvious benefit is reach. The bigger one is distance. With the pole, you stand further away from the wall and see the surface you're currently rolling as a whole — patchy spots, streaks and areas with too little paint catch your eye immediately, not just once everything has dried. From a bit of distance, you can also better tell where a section is already setting.
Then there's the rhythm. Anyone painting from a ladder rolls two sections, climbs down, moves the ladder, climbs back up. During that pause, the edge of the last section starts to dry, and that's exactly where the visible mark appears later. With the pole, you work across the ceiling in one go, wet on wet, without interruption. You'll find a detailed guide on how best to go about this in Painting walls without streaks.
And then there's your back. Hardly anyone can keep rolling overhead with outstretched arms for an entire ceiling. With the pole, you work from your body, with even pressure and both hands — the result comes out calmer, because your arm doesn't tire and press unevenly.
Which length you really need
The small pole, 48.5 to 71.5 cm
It's the underrated one of the two. On a normal wall, it saves you the bending for the bottom metre and the stretching for the top — you roll the strip from top to bottom without changing position. For children's rooms, bathrooms and anywhere with lots of small areas, it's handier, because it takes up less space in the room.
The long pole, 78,5 to 131,5 cm
This is the ceiling pole. Together with your arm's reach, it lets you get to the ceiling comfortably in most homes without climbing up. It's also the right choice for high wall areas in older buildings, above staircases and in hallways with skylights.
If you can't decide
Go for the long one. It slides down to 78,5 cm, making it barely longer than the short one at full extension. If you paint regularly and want both hands free, you'll likely end up wanting both: the short one for walls, the long one for ceilings. You'll find both in the Extension Poles category.
Frame, roller, grid: what goes with it
A pole alone doesn't paint. If you're starting from scratch, the Paint Roller with Frame, Large 25 cm is the simplest way in — frame and roller in one, ready to screw straight on. Once the roller's had it after a project or two, fit the Replacement Roller White 25 cm; more roller covers for different surfaces are listed under Paint Rollers.
To roll off, you need a firm surface to work against. Hang the Roller Grid in the paint bucket and roll the roller against it, instead of squeezing it out on the rim — this spreads the paint more evenly on the nap and saves you drips on the floor. Speaking of the floor: with Dust Sheet and tesa Precision Mask Precision Tape, the room is ready in ten minutes. For how to tape up cleanly without paint bleeding underneath, see Taping Up Properly Without Paint Bleed. For the rest — brushes, trays and small items — check out Paint Accessories.
Where the pole makes the biggest difference
Living room
Large, continuous ceiling areas are the classic case. Here it matters that you finish in one go, because every pause leaves a visible edge. Always paint the ceiling first, then the walls — that way, a few splashes won't matter.
Bedroom
Usually smaller, but often crowded with wardrobes. With the pole, you reach the ceiling area above the wardrobe without having to empty it out completely and squeeze the ladder in between.
Kitchen
Above wall cabinets and the extractor hood, there's barely room for a ladder. The pole reaches spots you'd otherwise only get to from the worktop. For the wall areas between the cabinets, switch to the short frame.
Hallway and staircase
This is where an extension isn't about comfort but about safety. No ladder stands level over a staircase. With the long pole, you work upward from a secure step instead of balancing.
Matt, silk matt, white: which paint goes on the roller
For ceilings and calm wall surfaces, re-box base one is the matt choice, for kitchens, hallways and children's rooms re-box silk matte — silk matt, particularly hard-wearing and very easy to clean. If you just want an even white finish, go for re-box prime: dead matt, high opacity, with a calm surface even on areas sensitive to raking light. All the shades are listed under Wall Paints, and to check which one works with your light beforehand, use the Colour Sample Box.
How much you need depends on the area. As a guide for two coats: 2,5 L covers approx. 8–10 m², 5 L approx. 15–20 m², 10 L approx. 30–40 m². On dark, strongly coloured or uneven surfaces, consumption can be higher. Better to calculate generously — reordering means a second run. The detailed calculation is in How Much Wall Paint Do I Need?.
The surface needs to be clean, dry, stable and free of loose material. On highly absorbent or fresh plaster, a primer is worth it: the paint dries more evenly, and you need less of it.
After painting: cleaning and storing
Wipe the pole down while the paint splashes are still fresh — dried residue in the adjustment mechanism makes it stiff to extend next time. Then slide it down to its shortest length and store it dry, ideally hanging or lying flat, not leaned at an angle against the wall.
The roller is treated separately: scrape the paint off thoroughly on the grid, then rinse with clean water until it runs clear. If you're only taking a lunch break, there's no need to wash it out at all — wrap the frame and roller in film, and it'll stay wet enough to keep working for a few hours.
Questions about the extension pole
Which pole do I need for a normal room ceiling?
For a standard ceiling height, the long extension pole at 78,5 to 131,5 cm is the right one. Together with your arm's reach, it lets you reach the ceiling standing up. The short pole is meant for wall areas, not the ceiling.
Do the poles fit my paint tray frame?
Both poles are made for the re-box paint tray frame, the small one at 11 cm and the large one at 25 cm. So you can run both frame sizes with a single pole, switching depending on the area.
Can I use the pole to paint normal walls too?
Yes, and it's actually the more comfortable way to do it. With the small pole, you roll a wall section from top to bottom in one go, without stretching or bending.
Do I still need a ladder?
Not for the surface, but usually yes for the edges. Corners, ceiling joins and the strip around light fittings are cut in with a brush first, and for that you need to get up close.
How much paint do I need for a 20 m² ceiling?
For 20 m² with two coats, the 5-litre container is right, covering roughly 15–20 m². If the surface is dark or uneven, plan for the next size up.
When will the pole arrive?
Delivery takes 3 to 5 working days from receipt of payment, within Germany. If you order accessories together with paint, everything travels together.
