White Basement Ceiling
Without it the knots will show through and so will the yellow tannins from the pine wood that is used for framing a ceiling.
White basement ceiling. I used benjamin moore white dove for our exposed ceiling in the basement. Both can be cleaned. Exposed basement ceiling in white.
One of our rooms the theater has a black ceiling so i can really compare the difference and it s huge. Plus you can paint these wood planks any color you like including clean crisp white to give your basement a clean and fresh look. The white powder is efflorescence or minerals left behind as water that has flowed through the concrete walls evaporates.
In this space the beams on the basement ceiling and everything inside including pipes ductwork and lighting fixtures get a coat of modern bright white paint that complements any kind of decor. Such a ceiling is perfect for home offices cinemas gyms and many other spaces. Panels will also help your to add lights to the basement.
It is more noticeable when you have a exposed basement ceiling painted white. Also since the basement is dark the growth of white mold is often unseen until it reaches a serious level of infestation. Yes i still love my white basement ceiling and i would definitely do it again.
You just need to paint the entire ceiling with white color match it with the wall color except the wood beam that supports the ceiling. White mold in basement basement is one of the most ideal habitats for white mold. I didn t want it to be too dark either which is exactly why i went with white.
The different and contrast add some natural touch in the basement ceiling. To bring comfortable look you will need to put a bed a chair a table and a cupboard. Shellac based primer is the only primer that works for sealing wood tannins.