Painting - paint stucco?

the ceiling is stucco'd and white. I want to paint it a complementary color to the walls to add height. what is the best way to paint this texture?

Stucco is a cement based product and isn't normally used for interiors, odds are your texture is comprised of either drywall mud (joint compound) or plaster, done in a finish to resemble stucco. Anyway the best way to paint it IMO would be to use an airless sprayer, or even a smaller electric spray like a wagner power-shot. After you shoot it use a long napped roller to backroll and you should come out with good results. Make sure the surface is clean and free of dust & cobwebs before you start.

you ARE awesome. thanks. that's what i was thinking too, but I never thought of the backrolling.

Glad to help, good luck with your project. Feel free to post back if you still have questions, use the same thread, so we know what you're working on.