M Minnie1214 New Member Joined Dec 8, 2011 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Dec 8, 2011 #1 So what do you think about just painting ceiling black in basement is it hard and what kind of paint do you use?
So what do you think about just painting ceiling black in basement is it hard and what kind of paint do you use?
nealtw Contractor retired Joined Nov 4, 2010 Messages 24,775 Reaction score 3,417 Location Chiliwack BC Canada Dec 8, 2011 #2 Is it drywalled or just framing?
M Minnie1214 New Member Joined Dec 8, 2011 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Dec 9, 2011 #3 Its just the exposed floor joists like this pic Last edited: Dec 9, 2011
BridgeMan Well-Known Member Joined Aug 10, 2011 Messages 744 Reaction score 81 Dec 9, 2011 #4 My ex-girlfriend Joyce would be highly offended by your equating her to a structural member. The things in the picture are floor/ceiling JOISTS.
My ex-girlfriend Joyce would be highly offended by your equating her to a structural member. The things in the picture are floor/ceiling JOISTS.
M Minnie1214 New Member Joined Dec 8, 2011 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Dec 9, 2011 #5 Sorry, don't know much about houses! That's why I was asking a question. If your ex girl friend is offended then obviously she is load bearing. Lol
Sorry, don't know much about houses! That's why I was asking a question. If your ex girl friend is offended then obviously she is load bearing. Lol
nealtw Contractor retired Joined Nov 4, 2010 Messages 24,775 Reaction score 3,417 Location Chiliwack BC Canada Dec 9, 2011 #7 I have seen that in a few offices and at least one restraunt. It looks like a lot of work evan if you spray it on.
I have seen that in a few offices and at least one restraunt. It looks like a lot of work evan if you spray it on.
M markleena Active Member Joined Dec 23, 2011 Messages 35 Reaction score 0 Jan 17, 2012 #8 Go for it. It look great!
Dionysia Well-Known Member Joined Feb 6, 2011 Messages 98 Reaction score 2 Jan 17, 2012 #9 I would think the hard part would be prepping the surface for paint.
Jdmrenovations Well-Known Member Joined Jan 3, 2012 Messages 54 Reaction score 0 Jan 17, 2012 #10 Yeah, the prep would be the tough part. Ductwork is normally galvanized, has to have the oil stripped off of it in order for paint to stick. Other parts would have similar issues. Got a pic of the situation?
Yeah, the prep would be the tough part. Ductwork is normally galvanized, has to have the oil stripped off of it in order for paint to stick. Other parts would have similar issues. Got a pic of the situation?