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Thanks bobtheblindguy for recongnizing my idea, a veneer cover is a great way to achieve a natural feel for many applications... I am supprised that I haven't heard more discussion about it. Its an easy and practical solution to many difficult jobs. GOOD LUCK!

I'd put my money on the roller idea too! New homes are usually sprayed because it is less time consuming and therefore in some instances (multiple houses being painted) more cost effective to the builder. A personal preferance of mine is the roller because of its "nubbly" or eggshell texured...

Its a 1 1/2 storey century home? It is a century old so I think I can call it that. Check out my blog for updates, details and tons of pics! House Fix, Repair and Renovations

Would you consider refacing the original beams with a laminate cover or even a thin veneer? You can take your favorite wood ripped in thin pieces of about 1/4" even 1/2" thick and cover the existing exposed beams leaving you with the feel and experience of a nice fresh, new exposed beam. Plus...

Sounds like the laminate wasn't 'climatized' for a week prior install or some of the locking tabs may have been broken during the installation. That could have happened as a result of 'hammering' the boards together rather than 'clicking' them together and then gently tapping them. If the...

Follow my blog as I (a 28 year old average guy) increase the value of my 100 year old home. We bought an uninsulated, poorly vented, home with structural problems that we are completely renovating to gain maximum equity before we sell! House Fix, Repairs and Renovations include everything...