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Title: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Ex Coelis on September 07, 2010, 06:03:04 AM
I just finished painting my new place (took all weekend)

the walls are a dark silver/grey similar to the picture below and my plan is to put in dark hardwood flooring

in another thread Newmom said not to paint the ceiling anything other than white but I wonder if it will look out of place, all things considered

should I leave the ceiling white or paint it a dark shade to complete the atmosphere?
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Princess L on September 07, 2010, 07:12:58 AM
White
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Butterbean on September 07, 2010, 10:40:50 AM
White
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: powerpack on September 07, 2010, 11:57:02 AM
white
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Ex Coelis on September 07, 2010, 12:41:22 PM
white it is then  ;D

thanks everyone
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Butterbean on September 07, 2010, 01:14:44 PM
white it is then  ;D

thanks everyone

Getbig has all the answers  ;D
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: ToxicAvenger on September 07, 2010, 01:29:11 PM
pink....pinK.....pINKKKK KK...

no wait...i mean salmon  :D
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Migs on September 07, 2010, 03:39:14 PM
white would ne nice, but you could tint it slightly so it won't be as stark. 
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Ex Coelis on September 07, 2010, 04:51:59 PM
would this be too tacky?

(no, I'm not 10 years old  8) )
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Butterbean on September 07, 2010, 06:34:26 PM
would this be too tacky?

(no, I'm not 10 years old  8) )

It's great ;D


But keep in mind I have a "Laser STar"


Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Migs on September 07, 2010, 07:37:21 PM
 :-\
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Princess L on September 07, 2010, 07:37:30 PM
would this be too tacky?

(no, I'm not 10 years old  8) )

100% yes!
Don't do it.


Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Cy Tolliver on September 07, 2010, 10:35:24 PM
I just finished painting my new place (took all weekend)

the walls are a dark silver/grey similar to the picture below and my plan is to put in dark hardwood flooring

in another thread Newmom said not to paint the ceiling anything other than white but I wonder if it will look out of place, all things considered

should I leave the ceiling white or paint it a dark shade to complete the atmosphere?


my living room ceiling is light khaki with white crown mollding and white beams it looks really goooood but dont listen to anyone with the screen name newmom

Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: shossy on September 07, 2010, 11:20:17 PM
I've always heard to always leave ceilings white. I don't know why. I think you could get away with any light color though. It sucks painting ceilings though because I can always see the lighter/missed spots when it dries lol.  :D
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Cy Tolliver on September 08, 2010, 12:10:14 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/3685348772_2847219508.jpg)

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4FCrQ8qkZc8/S423uEnDmnI/AAAAAAAAAVY/pB3hhF1YMKs/SherrillCanet-%20painted%20ceiling_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800)

(http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/la/atla-042808-ceilingcolour01.jpg)

(http://designholeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/painted-ceiling.png)

(http://www.2301scotney.com/DiningRoom1.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_coLFC3lIx-M/SYB5AgV87EI/AAAAAAAAC2U/ImmITNHvr1A/s400/sills+huniford+painted+ceiling.jpg)

(http://liquidimpressionsonline.com/images/portfolioImages/89scaled.jpg)
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Butterbean on September 08, 2010, 05:55:17 AM
Thanks for posting those Schwepps.  Now Big Poppa can see how the darker colored ceilings make the ceiling look much shorter like it is pressing down on the room ala Indiana Jones cave style.
 :)

(kitchen isn't bad though!)

pink....pinK.....pINKKKKKK...

no wait...i mean salmon  :D



This actually is kind of cute for the right person

Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Ex Coelis on September 08, 2010, 09:12:51 AM
Thanks for posting those Schwepps.  Now Big Poppa can see how the darker colored ceilings make the ceiling look much shorter like it is pressing down on the room ala Indiana Jones cave style.


yeah, good call, Schwepps
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Ex Coelis on September 08, 2010, 04:02:58 PM
any thoughts on black hardwood flooring?
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Princess L on September 08, 2010, 08:02:43 PM
any thoughts on black hardwood flooring?

Notice that in the original picture you posted, the floor and ceiling are lighter than the walls.  Actually, notice in all the pictures that the rooms are not entirely dark.  What is the "look" you're going for?
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Butterbean on September 09, 2010, 10:33:25 AM
Notice that in the original picture you posted, the floor and ceiling are lighter than the walls.  Actually, notice in all the pictures that the rooms are not entirely dark.  What is the "look" you're going for?

Looks like it's a bus or something too.


Big Pop, I like dark hardwood flooring.

Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Mr Nobody on September 10, 2010, 03:03:53 AM
Hoarders would love these places just for the storage no painting required.

Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Ex Coelis on September 10, 2010, 01:38:06 PM
Notice that in the original picture you posted, the floor and ceiling are lighter than the walls.  Actually, notice in all the pictures that the rooms are not entirely dark.  What is the "look" you're going for?

I want a modern look with a very quiet atmosphere
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Butterbean on September 10, 2010, 02:50:59 PM
I want a modern look with a very quiet atmosphere

I painted our bedrooms grey....one dark grey, one middle to dark grey and one lighter.  All ceilings are "white."  Trim is "white" as well.

2 of them have hardwood flooring that was here when we moved in (one has old grey carpet)...it's a combo of stained white and red oak I think.  Looks good w/the grey.  The furniture in one is a dark cherry (I think)  Looks good w/the grey but probably not be modern enough for you.  
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Ex Coelis on September 10, 2010, 03:01:21 PM
I painted our bedrooms grey....one dark grey, one middle to dark grey and one lighter.  All ceilings are "white."  Trim is "white" as well.

2 of them have hardwood flooring that was here when we moved in (one has old grey carpet)...it's a combo of stained white and red oak I think.  Looks good w/the grey.  The furniture in one is a dark cherry (I think)  Looks good w/the grey but probably not be modern enough for you.  

I'm starting to question whether I should get hardwood at all

it sounds weird, but I'd prefer a more minimalist and "sterile" (might be a bad word) look which natural materials really conflict with, which is why I was thinking going black to eliminate the natural look

I'm going to Rona/Home Hardware this weekend to look at flooring and get a better idea

Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Butterbean on September 10, 2010, 06:02:44 PM
Those rooms are great Big Poppa!
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Ex Coelis on September 11, 2010, 09:53:29 AM
Those rooms are great Jeff!

alright, so I went to the hardware store today and looked at various flooring options

for my bedroom, I haven't decided on the material but I'm definetly going with black - I prefer the calm and quiet atmosphere as seen in the bedroom picture below. I'm leaning towards engineered hardwood because it's easy to assemble and not too cold to the touch

for the dining room and living room I'm not sure wether to go engineered hardwood, large ceramic tiles, or even carpet. depending on how well my bedroom turns out will likely affect my choice. given the colour of the walls (which after last weekend I'm not re-painting for a long long time) it seems I can either go with black floors and white furniture or white floors with black furniture (or some combination). as a contrast to my bedroom I'll probably go with the later
Title: Re: Painting the ceiling
Post by: Butterbean on September 13, 2010, 06:41:22 AM
I like all of those.  Do you have a lot of sq. footage?

Maybe take some before and after pics and post them?