Transform dark ceiling beams on raked ceiling??
by Gilly
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I would love to lighten our beams (and get rid of the paint messes from previous paints)! Anyone got any ideas apart from solid white? TIA, Gilly
My bathroom showing paint messes
living room
8 answers
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Possibly do a white or grey wash over them...
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Katrina Warren
on Aug 06, 2015
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I have the exact same problem and was thinking on the same line as Katrina (above). I wonder if people have ever heard of painter's tape :)
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Etoile Aloha
on Aug 06, 2015
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I also have this problem all throughout the the first floor of my home. I experimented on the laundry room by painting the ceiling completely with white paint and then painted the walls yellow. The room looks so bright and much bigger. I am considering tackling my girls room now but I am nervous to over do it since wood beam ceilings are an asset. The "dark dungeon" feeling is driving me nuts.
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Bmaier5
on Aug 09, 2015
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Definitely try a wash/dry brush/or paint on and ragged off. It's one of the easiest things to do, looks great.
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Duv310660
on Aug 09, 2015
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Hello Gilly. Similar problem. Thinking of whitewashing ceiling (Cabot's limewash I think but may just do a practice with dulux 3 in 1 also) and just clear varnishing beams after sanding them lightly. I've done this to a few beams and it inhibits cobwebs which high ceilings attract. I also find that the wood ceilings draw up a lot of available light. I already have white walls but am thinking of putting just a touch of lilac into the white to make it look a bit warmer. White white looks a bit harsh.
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Michele Felmingham
on Aug 13, 2015
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Just wish a/ I was fit enough to do this all myself and b/ brave enough to take the jump and try something :) Thanks heaps... if you do please post a pic??? :)
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Gilly
on Aug 14, 2015
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Had you thought about just painting the lower parts (I'm not sure if it's called an apron, but the part of wood that has the paint marks on it) and seeing if you like it better. Then, if you want to lighten the ceiling itself, I've seen beautiful ones done with a bluish white wash (sorry no pics) and even a shade of blue that really made it pop.
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Cynthia H
on Aug 15, 2015
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Have but would love to get rid of the whole dark look :) thanks heaps
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Gilly
on Aug 17, 2015
Katrina Warren
on Aug 06, 2015
Etoile Aloha
on Aug 06, 2015
Bmaier5
on Aug 09, 2015
Duv310660
on Aug 09, 2015
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