Beams! Should I paint them black?
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Comments (1)It depends on the beams. I live in the SW and it's funny how many of my fellow mid-westerners move down here and seriously consider painting ceiling beams. Here they are called vigas and they are a MAJOR architectural feature. Many of them are custom from Santa Fe. I remember one guy mentioned that a couple were "cracked" and didn't they need some spackle? :~D Um, nope. Ya don't spackle or paint vigas 'cuz they're actually pretty impressive and important just the way they are. So it depends. If you look at those beams and think ooogly "railroad ties" then maybe you should paint them. If you take another look and appreciate how they might be a very important *part* of the overall architectural style and construction of your home, then maybe you will embrace leaving them as they are....See MoreUrgent help! What color should I paint the beams and trim?
Comments (11)I am afraid if I paint the beams gray, it will draw the eyes up. I forgot to mention it is a sunken family room. I was afraid I would need to paint the paneling. What do you think about painting the walls light gray and the beams and trim white?...See MoreShould we paint these ceiling beams or box them in?
Comments (10)Yeah I don't typically like fake ceiling beams, but I wouldn't find these all that offensive if they were white. Just make sure you use the right kind of paint or hire someone to paint them who knows what they are doing. There are sadly even a lot of "pro" painters who will come over, give you a cheap bid, and then just spray a couple coats of latex over it and call it a day. They will need a sanding, a sealing vinyl or shellac primer, and then a trim enamel made for wood, which means NOT latex. I will tell you that I think BM-Advance paint is overused on things it is not appropriate for like cabinets, but for trim the spray finish on that stuff will look like a million dollars on your beams....See MoreShould I replace mantle or should I paint black?
Comments (4)pictures of the rest of the room would be helpful. But based on this photo alone, I'd replace the mantel with a plain, streamlined bulky mantel (like a beam) either dark stained or black. AND running the length of the brick not just over the offset firebox....See MoreLyn Nielson
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