Painting Exposed Basement Ceiling White
Without it the knots will show through and so will the yellow tannins from the pine wood that is used for framing a ceiling.
Painting exposed basement ceiling white. A muted out beige or gray commercial space and ceilings can help you keep the focus on your product or. Since an exposed basement ceiling is typically bare wood it will absorb the first coat of paint without question. It still looks great.
This strategy is especially effective in unfinished basements and larger commercial spaces. An all white painted unfinished basement and ceiling can help you feel more organized with your storage or even provide a backdrop for a great playroom or laundry room. The white would reflect off of the walls as well as off the floor during my photo sessions.
This guest post on how to paint a basement ceiling with exposed joists comes from a reader and friend of one project closer chuck williams. During my efforts to upgrade my unfinished basement i wanted an alternative to the typical acoustic tile drop ceiling or drywall ceiling. You will want to apply 2 3 coats of a paint and primer combo for full coverage.
Shellac based primer is the only primer that works for sealing wood tannins. We had an electrician install white ikea track lights all over and painted the walls a pale happy yellow. You need ammonia for clean up.
One of the ways to make an exposed ceiling disappear is to paint it the same color as the walls. Chuck is an amateur carpenter and diy weekend warrior. Paint an exposed ceiling monotone.
Painting your basement ceilings can be a great way to finish your space and keep the costs down while allowing for maximum ceiling height. We painted our exposed basement ceiling white about five years ago. If you have a dark basement and are looking to brighten up a room with as little electrical work as possible having an exposed ceiling.