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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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May 17, 2017 10:11 AM
When you're painting a room in your house, what paint do you typically use? We've always used Valspar in the past, and have been mostly happy with it. I've heard people swear by Behr paint, as well. I'm considering Benjamin Moore for our new house as we've got a ACE right down the street and I've heard really good things about BM paint.
May 17, 2017 10:11am
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Con_Alma

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May 17, 2017 10:13 AM
Used Valspar Reserve on some exterior trim and absolutely loved it.
May 17, 2017 10:13am
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power i

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May 17, 2017 10:18 AM
I've used Valspar and Behr and there isn't that much difference. Both are good.
May 17, 2017 10:18am
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wkfan

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May 17, 2017 11:09 AM
Nothing but Sherwin Williams.....

I've used many kinds of paint over the years and have found that Sherwin Williams, while expensive is the best.....
May 17, 2017 11:09am
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SnotBubbles

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May 17, 2017 12:25 PM
We use nothing but Sherwin Williams as well. You pay a little more, but the quality is by far the best. Ask any commercial painter in the US, and 95% of them go to Sherwin Williams.
May 17, 2017 12:25pm
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Belly35

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May 17, 2017 5:35 PM
After 3 renovation homes and 1 condemned home rebuild I learned early buy the best and save money and time. Sherwin Williams what ever it cost to have the best paint....
May 17, 2017 5:35pm
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cat_lover

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May 17, 2017 7:32 PM
Can't go wrong with Sherwin Williams. It is a little more expensive but it is well worth it. It covers well and holds up well.
May 17, 2017 7:32pm
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Spock

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May 17, 2017 8:50 PM
blacked out my basement ceiling and went with Sherman Williams, it works great
May 17, 2017 8:50pm
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Nick Mangold

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May 22, 2017 8:41 AM
Spock;1853663 wrote:blacked out my basement ceiling and went with Sherman Williams, it works great
Like this?

May 22, 2017 8:41am
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ernest_t_bass

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May 22, 2017 10:24 AM
That looks interesting. What is the point of that? I've never seen something like that before.
May 22, 2017 10:24am
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Nick Mangold

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May 22, 2017 10:33 AM
ernest_t_bass;1854342 wrote:That looks interesting. What is the point of that? I've never seen something like that before.
No need to drywall or put up drop-ceiling. We currently have drop-ceiling in the basement of the new house that I'll be ripping out at some point. I might go this route and just black it out.
May 22, 2017 10:33am
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ernest_t_bass

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May 22, 2017 10:34 AM
Paint wires and everything black, I assume? Anything showing gets painted black?
May 22, 2017 10:34am
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wildcats20

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May 22, 2017 10:39 AM
My gf's parents have done that in their basement. It's really nice, even though it's pretty dark. You just have to make sure you have good lighting.


May 22, 2017 10:39am
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wildcats20

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May 22, 2017 10:40 AM
I wish I had more up to date and better pictures. Those are not finished products.
May 22, 2017 10:40am
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Nick Mangold

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May 22, 2017 10:53 AM
ernest_t_bass;1854345 wrote:Paint wires and everything black, I assume? Anything showing gets painted black?
Pretty much. I've seen people paint them white or gray for non-finished or partially finished basements as well.
May 22, 2017 10:53am
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Spock

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May 22, 2017 11:11 AM
Yes paint everything flat black. Its amazing how everything disappears from your vision when black. Like posted above, plan on a lot more lighting. Set all your can lights before painting also. Also out outlets in your ceiling for added light like rope lighting
May 22, 2017 11:11am
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Nick Mangold

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May 22, 2017 11:12 AM
Did you spray it yourself or hire out?
May 22, 2017 11:12am
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Spock

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May 22, 2017 11:17 AM
Myself. Bought the 5 gallon Sherwin Williams paint. It went on great. I was lucky and borrowed a industrial sprayer. It took 20 minutes for the whole thing. It took longer to clean the sprayer then it did to paint. Buy the good paint barrier paper for the floor. You will need it
May 22, 2017 11:17am
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Spock

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May 22, 2017 11:17 AM
Likely need 10-15 gallons for a big area
May 22, 2017 11:17am
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Nick Mangold

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May 22, 2017 11:21 AM
The finished area of our basement is about 330 square feet, so it's not a very big space.
May 22, 2017 11:21am
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ernest_t_bass

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May 22, 2017 12:27 PM
Justin - You could just have ccrunner come to your house and paint your basement... : thumbup:
May 22, 2017 12:27pm
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Nick Mangold

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May 22, 2017 12:28 PM
ernest_t_bass;1854366 wrote:Justin - You could just have ccrunner come to your house and paint your basement... : thumbup:
I think I'd rather hire a bum off the street than invite that guy into my home.
May 22, 2017 12:28pm
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ernest_t_bass

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May 22, 2017 12:30 PM
justincredible;1854367 wrote:I think I'd rather hire a guy off the street than invite that bum into my home.
FYP
May 22, 2017 12:30pm
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salto

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May 22, 2017 6:32 PM
Big fan of Martin-Senour, which is a line of Sherman-Williams. I like their Colonial (Williamsburg) colors.


May 22, 2017 6:32pm
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Spock

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May 22, 2017 9:55 PM
justincredible;1854367 wrote:I think I'd rather hire a bum off the street than invite that guy into my home.
That's nice.
May 22, 2017 9:55pm