How to lighten up a cottage that’s all knotty pine throughout?
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Comments (15)Thanks so much for the ideas! I think photoshop is QUICKLY going to become my friend on this project!! If I could leave the pine ceilings and paint just the walls, my shoulders sure would thank me. I'll have to see how it looks. peegee - the master suite and laundry are on the first floor, I agree that is a huge selling point. Although, their Canada house has no bedrooms and no possibility for such on the first floor. So it seems they aren't as concerned with that as some of us would be. Their Florida house is completely accessible. I sure wish I were there right now! There Here This post was edited by robotropolis on Tue, Feb 18, 14 at 15:10...See MoreHelp on painting knotty pine walls
Comments (6)I have read that if you use a primer like BIN and paint all the knots on the wall first that it is possible without sanding the wall. I just bought a new home and will be attempting the same thing....See MoreWhite washing knotty pine walls and high beam ceiling
Comments (25)Hmmm...I have an idea. Never tried before, so please do a sample board. Disclaimer, may fail, too. Ok.... So, since whitewashed knotty pine has a tendency to come out pink, maybe using the opposite of the color wheel to counteract the pink would help. Adding the opposite color into the 1st coat of wash, then a 2nd thicker coat of white wash on top. I use this opposite color application a lot in watercolors to tone colors in my paintings which is similar process in whitewashing. Please note again, it is a concept. Please do a sample board 1st. My process before doing walls for clients.. I get 2-3 sample boards to experiment with to test the products & application before going into doing a whole wall. I highly suggest practicing on samples until application works. Then test it on actual wall, let it all dry. see it in daylight & night lights. Once it passes all the tests to client's liking, then go for it full force in confidence. It's a lot of extra steps & precautions, however a lot less unforseen problems later. Hope that helps. Whatever ends up working, would appreciate seeing. Please post after photos. Good luck!...See MoreWhat should I do with all this Knotty Pine and concrete floors?
Comments (12)I‘d consider each room individually. Would lighten all the beans and in living and dining rooms, keep everything else as is. Decor choices will have a big impact. I’d definitely paint the cabinets in kitchen and suggest the look below. If it were me, I’d consider whitewashing walls and/or ceiling in bedrooms and bathroom. I like the floors, they are practical, striking and will save you a ton of money. Adding area rugs will warm spaces up from a visual and practical perspective. Live with them and reassess after you have made other updates and finished decorating. I’m not sure if possible, but perhaps you could restain/refinish them if you didn’t like the color....See MoreRelated Professionals
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