Paint-Need recommendations for the best charcoal/black paint color
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Comments (5)Pittsburgh Paints Black Magic 518-7 mixed in their Accent Colors which only comes in Interior Matte Finish. I've used this paint in bathrooms several times. It is matte and it is a good fit for a bathroom. Truly, one of the very best options for black walls. Figuring out something with a black from Ben Moore in Aura would be second choice. ICI, now Azko-Nobel, has one of the truest blackest blacks called Dark Secret. Not sure what they're doing with their uber deep bases theses days - have to check it out at the store. I think it was Texashottie here on the forum (forget the name exactly) that ended up going with Dark Secret in her dining room. Her pix were fab. Be aware that this thing called water whitening can happen with all brands and grades - it's especially noticeable with super dark colors. Due to moisture, white streaks will develop, like the paint is running, and then disappear. They usually go away completely on their own over time. One day it just strikes you that it's gone. It's not surfacant leaching. It's different and again it should go away on it's own....See MoreBlue/Black Paint color recommendations
Comments (15)thank you all so much for the recommendations. we actually went with the "soot" because i couldn't bear to purchase another paint sample. i've definitely hit renovation fatigue. will post a pic when we have the finished product. i'm hoping what i've heard is correct and lacquered varnish comes out lighter than latex paint....See MoreNeed roof color and exterior paint color recommendations! GAF roof
Comments (3)What roof did you decide on? Our house is brick but we are also trying to decide between mission brown and weathered wood. I don’t want to regret choosing a roof that’s too light in color. I agree that the charcoal is too dark, but the slate is too light and has a green tinge to it. It’s a very hard choice!...See Morerecommendations best white interior paint
Comments (6)Some people like the look of white on white but to me it looks like a hospital operating room. Start with one room and see how you like it. An injection of color would probably warm up the space better than whitewashing it. Right now you're on beige overload so I can understand why you would want to change it. Based on what you said, it seems to me that you should also be working on improving the lighting. Get a consult and an estimate from an electrician to find out what you could do, or just buy some floor lamps. While it isn't inexpensive unless you can DIY, replacing that railing would be a huge update to your space. Black balusters with a wood railing would be stunning no matter what your wall color. I have exactly the same railing in my house and changing it is our current project. The original was a cheap builder solution in the '80's and '90's....See Moretevatt
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