To paint or not to paint?

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8 years ago

Hi! I just bought my first house. My basement currently is all open, with a drop ceiling. Walls are cement and painted, and I’m planning on putting in a floating vinyl plank floor. My question is whether or not I should do the super cool looking air spray painted ceiling, or keep the drop ceiling but maybe replace the boards with nicer ones?

I want to put a seating area down here and maybe a little bedroom in the corner, and possibly section off the washing machine area somehow.

its all just at such an awkward layout that I’m not sure how to start with the rest of that, so I figured id ask opinions about the ceiling first!

if Going with the spray paint, is there any problem with that if I would have to do some repairs later on? Like with the paint getting in the way?

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lovemrmewey
8 years ago
Why start with painting? You need to make a plan for the rest of the basement before painting. With walls going up and sectioning off, you may end up with something entirely different! I think I would find a professional to help plan the different areas you are envisioning. It could be a very fun project. Perhaps one of our pros will weigh in and give their excellent advice!
yvonnecmartin
8 years ago
If you plan to make a bedroom down there you need to think about the building code for such construction. You need an exit in addition to the stairs in case the fire encloses the stairs.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
8 years ago
An egress window is needed in a bedroom for sure. Get a plan for the space first then you worry about the ceiling and paint.There are many very attractive ceiling panels you can use after the spaces are defined.
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8 years ago
Any tips on how to section this space off? It’s a below ground basement, how would I put in a second exit?