Ceiling Color

[MrFattBill]

Originally Posted by teknipper

I was getting ready to start masking for the ceiling painting in the basement. My wife asked me if I had to paint the entire ceiling or if I could just do a part in front of the screen. I had never considered that.

Obviously, the entire ceiling being painted would be the best. However, I am married and must consider my battles.

Would I get a good benefit if I painted a semi-circle front pillar to pillar (see gallery) that came out 4-5 feet or so?

Tom

Tom,

I would paint the area covering 5ft from the screen wall in between the pillars, you can then add some matching trim pieces around the 3 room exposed sides to finish off

Bill

[teknipper]

Originally Posted by MrFattBill

Tom,

I would paint the area covering 5ft from the screen wall in between the pillars, you can then add some matching trim pieces around the 3 room exposed sides to finish off

Bill

Maybe I could build something similar to your masks for the ceiling in front of the screen? I haven't bought the paint and could return all the other supplies.

DAMMIT!! I hate getting ideas from this site. It will take me another two weeks to make a decision.

Tom

[MrFattBill]

Originally Posted by teknipper

Maybe I could build something similar to your masks for the ceiling in front of the screen? I haven't bought the paint and could return all the other supplies.

DAMMIT!! I hate getting ideas from this site. It will take me another two weeks to make a decision.

Tom

If the wife isn't keen to the painting idea not sure how she will feel about stuff being bolted to the ceiling but I am glad it inspires you to think about at least

If you had a way to get power up their easily you could build something that hangs from the ceiling with lights around the edge but in it (think empty box) that can provide non tv watching ambiance. and a nice focal point in the room

Bill

[teknipper]

Originally Posted by MrFattBill

If the wife isn't keen to the painting idea not sure how she will feel about stuff being bolted to the ceiling but I am glad it inspires you to think about at least

If you had a way to get power up their easily you could build something that hangs from the ceiling with lights around the edge but in it (think empty box) that can provide non tv watching ambiance. and a nice focal point in the room

Bill

I think I might have figured out an easy way to test it. I can buy some velvet and frog tape it to the ceiling for testing. I would be able to change the pattern to see what works the best if at all. I don't think bolting something to the ceiling would be an issue and might be a benefit. If she ever decided to take it down, I would have a couple of holes to fill and touch up paint. It would be easier than painting white over brown.

I don't think it would be a waste of money since I could reuse the velvet for this project or for the blockout light project for the double door.

Tom