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My second question concerns the hallway which is small and I think will be a good experimental site. The walls are taupe here, also. I've always wanted to paint the hallway ceiling some kind of sparkly, light reflective paint, or some kind of sparkly color to mix with the taupe paint. Then maybe I can fool around with measurements, unless someone out there is kind enough to help me! Maybe the sparkly stuff is just an additive I can add to the paint?
My house is small and is a little on the dark side as far as lack of windows goes. Not much natural light. Any suggestions? I've always wanted to do this, but need your help. I also need your help regarding the proportions of paint to the sparkly additive.
Also, what is the rule of thumb on picking out ceiling colors? I've seen people do completely different colors for their ceilings; like pale yellow ceilings with blue wall paint. I've been searching the web, but I can't find recommendations on how to choose a color by yourself.
Thank you.
By metroplex from Houston, TX
Dark colored ceilings recede. That is, will make the ceiling look higher. If the room is small, this might not be the best. I used a glossy paint on some ceilings to add light and make them look higher; this was the same color as the walls. I did add light. The sparkly things are glitter that is added to the paint; this must be sprayed. I don't remember how much, but I think it came in a container to be added to a gallon.
By Sheilah Link
Things you'll need:
Step 1
Move as much furniture as you can out of the room. Cover the floor and any other remaining items with a drop cloth. Put on goggles and old clothing.
Step 2
Scrub the ceiling with soap and water, using the scrub brush and standing on the ladder. Let it dry.
Step 3
Place painter's tape around the room where the ceiling meets the walls. Apply it to the walls, as close to the ceiling as you can. Place the tape around any fixtures that may be attached to the ceiling.
Step 4
Cover the ceiling with primer paint to create a fresh, clean work surface. Let the primer dry.
Step 5
Stir paint and apply a coat with the textured roller.
Step 6
Load glitter into the gun, and shoot the glitter into the wet paint. Start on the outer perimeter of your ceiling and go all the way around until you end up where you started. Repeat, working your way into the middle.
Step 7
Dip the angled brush into the paint and dab it into any bare spots on the ceiling. Shoot glitter into the paint right away. Take a look at your work and continue filling bare spots until the entire ceiling has the desired effect.
How to Put Sparkles in a Textured Ceiling | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5656464_put-sparkles-textured-ceiling.html#ixzz0qeala9TJ-
Most ceilings are white, but you can paint it any color, like yellow would be OK.
Good luck. (06/12/2010)
Paint all your ceilings white. You can never go wrong. Down on the road if you decide to paint your walls again, you won't have to change the color of your ceilings. (06/12/2010)
By Marjorie
Home Depot has glitter that you can add to your paint. But first I would take a sample of your paint to a paint store and ask for one of their decorators/designers to give you advice. The bigger paint stores have them on staff. But, another thought, how about painting your walls and getting rid of some of that all over taupe? Color does wonders. Take samples of your furniture and carpet and let the decorators help you chose some new colors. (06/15/2010)
By Dorothy
I've painted all the ceilings in my house. I generally go with a light shade of whatever my wall color is. If I have an accent wall, I still go with the color on the other walls. I do have one room where the walls are a cream and the ceiling is dark. (It's a tray ceiling and I painted the section closest to the wall a medium tan and the innermost level a deep blue.) It looks very dramatic. Another option for you hall and/or other ceilings is to sponge paint them with different shades of white or whatever is the lightest wall color (still using several shades of it) in that room. The difference is subtle, but still noticeable, more so at different times of the day. (06/15/2010)
By Pam Griffis
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