This is a great idea if the bedroom is in a narrow attic space.
Attic painted white.
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Attics may be painted white to cover over evidence of a fire in the attic or home.
Attic inspections aren t usually foremost on a homebuyer s mind.
When placed horizontally paneling can elongate or widen a room.
In this case the kitchen is on the first floor and the attic is above the third floor.
Attic fire and or smoke evidence.
In a large 8700 sq.
However wood that has been painted white may indicate that any damage from smoke and fire was covered up.
Wipe off with a paper towel or rag in the direction of the wood grain.
Is white the best paint color.
For a more colorful look try pastel shades.
A painted attic usually indicates that the building has been damaged by fire.
Black scorched and sooty wood is a sure sign the property was burned in the past.
Ft 12year old home the entire unfinished attic trusses and sheathing was painted white.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 if desired.
Paneling placed vertically will heighten the room making it appear taller.
White is an ideal option because it ll give your attic a bright airy feel but a cream or beige shade works well if you don t want too stark a look.
Keeping walls and ceiling the same light paint color make attic bedrooms look larger.
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.
Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts paint.
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.
Brush don t roll the white paint with water on in the direction of the wood grain.