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Short notice: ceiling paint ideas needed urgently

13 years ago

last modified: 13 years ago

I am having my ceilings painted tomorrow. I am torn between BM white dove and a cleaner and crispier white, e.g. BM simply white. I have regular ceiling height and my house is north-facing. Have just read somewhere that BM white dove might appear dirty on the ceiling. What say you? Thanks!

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izunia33
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13 years ago

So I used simply white - it looks very nice. What about the doors and trims? Same color?

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wstdspace
13 years ago
My preference is bright and crisp. Really cleans up a room.
studio10001
13 years ago
if there is a chance od dullness, and you have not bothered to test it , using the other would seem practical.
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izunia33
Original Author
13 years ago
I have not tested it on the ceiling, just trim. My walls will be mostly neutral or light-colored, so simply white will probably create a better contrast, right? What about super white? Too stark?
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Rockin' Fine Finish
13 years ago
same white as your ceiling but in a satin or semi gloss
izunia33
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks for the advice!
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ASVInteriors
13 years ago
What colour are you painting your walls. If you can avoid white but paint your ceiling two tones lighter than your wall paint
izunia33
Original Author
13 years ago
I was using Edgecomb gray at 50% formula. It actually looks good with the white ceiling. Thanks for your input!
Merry Smith
12 years ago
I always use a ceiling white. It's not as bright, so it doesn't take away from the room itself.

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