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freeman_em

Painting the ceiling

8 years ago

I am painting a bedroom with 8 foot ceilings in a traditional home built in 1948. I am paining the room Ivory Beige from Sherwin Williams. Can I paint the ceiling the same color? Or should I go one or a few shades lighter? I am not into painting the ceiling white.

I have painted the ceiling the same color in the past.

Thank you for your help.

Ellen

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