This is a great idea if the bedroom is in a narrow attic space.
Attic painted white.
Is white the best paint color.
Paneling placed vertically will heighten the room making it appear taller.
A few people will paint their attic white just because they think it looks better or think that it makes the attic look brighter when the attic lights are on while putting holiday storage boxes in the attic.
Wipe off with a paper towel or rag in the direction of the wood grain.
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After a roof fire replacement of damaged components is the standard repair.
For a more colorful look try pastel shades.
Attic inspections aren t usually foremost on a homebuyer s mind.
Painting wood helps to eliminate the smell.
A painted attic usually indicates that the building has been damaged by fire.
However wood that has been painted white may indicate that any damage from smoke and fire was covered up.
Keeping walls and ceiling the same light paint color make attic bedrooms look larger.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 if desired.
Ft 12year old home the entire unfinished attic trusses and sheathing was painted white.
Attics may be painted white to cover over evidence of a fire in the attic or home.
In this case the kitchen is on the first floor and the attic is above the third floor.
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Attic fire and or smoke evidence.
When placed horizontally paneling can elongate or widen a room.
In a large 8700 sq.
Now i was told this home had a prior kitchen fire and i know sometimes painting areas not normally painted is done to eliminate odors like the charred smell from a fire.
Flat white latex paint is best we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store.
Black scorched and sooty wood is a sure sign the property was burned in the past.