Paneling placed vertically will heighten the room making it appear taller.
Attic painted white.
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.
Painting wood helps to eliminate the smell.
In this case the kitchen is on the first floor and the attic is above the third floor.
Flat white latex paint is best we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store.
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Keeping walls and ceiling the same light paint color make attic bedrooms look larger.
Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts paint.
Attic fire and or smoke evidence.
Is white the best paint color.
Wipe off with a paper towel or rag in the direction of the wood grain.
Brush don t roll the white paint with water on in the direction of the wood grain.
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.
Black scorched and sooty wood is a sure sign the property was burned in the past.
When placed horizontally paneling can elongate or widen a room.
After a roof fire replacement of damaged components is the standard repair.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 if desired.
A painted attic usually indicates that the building has been damaged by fire.
Ft 12year old home the entire unfinished attic trusses and sheathing was painted white.
For a more colorful look try pastel shades.
However wood that has been painted white may indicate that any damage from smoke and fire was covered up.
In a large 8700 sq.
Attics may be painted white to cover over evidence of a fire in the attic or home.