IAG Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'm remodeling my childhood home (which is weird enough,) but trying to sort thru paint swatches, decide sheens etc, is proving very stressful. After weeks and 20 sample cans, I finally picked the paint color. I thought I had it down, and was almost finished, however against the advice of my painter, I had him do all the ceilings with a satin finish..it looked fine to me. I don't like flat paint it looks dirty to me. My brother was here over the weekend however, and immediately noticed it, and said I should have used flat paint on the ceilings. It would never even occur to me to notice the sheen of someone's ceiling paint. Of course he was looking at it knowing it had been just done, but really from an aesthetic and sales standpoint, how important is this? He thinks I should have them all redone which will be a big PITA, plus additional expense. I don't want to do it, but if it is something so clear-cut, I guess I will have them redone. Any painters or realtors out there who can shed some light on this? Apparently light shedding is the problem with not using a flat paint. I don't know.. thoughts? Do people really notice these things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 This is Kingers area of expertise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Kinger? Do I need to repaint my ceilings with flat paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Yes use flat paint. Satin is too shiny and it will glare in certain light. Satin paint is only good for trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Yes use flat paint. Satin is too shiny and it will glare in certain light. Satin paint is only good for trim.Arrrrghhhhhh. I was afraid someone would say that. ..I thought it was ok in bathrooms or kitchens at least? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERMAN 23 Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Not a good idea using a sheen on the ceiling. Ceiling are never perfectly flat and lighting from the outside and lights,lamps you will see every imperfection there is.Biggest thing you might notice now is waves in the ceiling, where it will go from shiny dark shiny dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Thanks all. I guess I have my answer although I still don't see it. This house was built in 1966, so it has the "popcorn" acoustic type ceilings..does this matter at all? Would this significantly matter when I sell the house? I am just trying to decide if I should redo it right now. My painter has been here for a month now (although was really just the dog sitter when I was in Cabo) and I really want to get my house back to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERMAN 23 Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Thanks all. I guess I have my answer although I still don't see it. This house was built in 1966, so it has the "popcorn" acoustic type ceilings..does this matter at all? Would this significantly matter when I sell the house? I am just trying to decide if I should redo it right now. My painter has been here for a month now (although was really just the dog sitter when I was in Cabo) and I really want to get my house back to myself.You should of mentioned that from the start.lol. you still might still see high points and low points. do you know when the popcorn was put on?Not sure what year but popcorn ceilngs before a certain year contained asbestos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Go with the eggshell finish. It's softer and more welcoming. And it doesn't look like plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERMAN 23 Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 The issue is popcorn or acoustic spray on ceiling treatments are likely to contain asbestos, a known carcinogen. Popcorn ceilings were very popular from the 1950 until 1978, when the application was banned by the US government, because it allowed builders to obscure bad sheet rock installations. http://www.greenhomeguide.com/askapro/question/how-do-i-handle-a-popcorn-ceiling-that-may-contain-asbestos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 You should of mentioned that from the start.lol. you still might still see high points and low points. do you know when the popcorn was put on?Not sure what year but popcorn ceilngs before a certain year contained asbestos.I should have been didn't think about it..sorry lol... I assume when the house was built in 1966, but if there was an asbestos issue, my dad would have addressed it at some point. So you are saying it is not as much of an issue though with the popcorn ceiling as it would be if it were a regular flat ceiling right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERMAN 23 Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Thank you all. Good advice...not advice I wanted to hear...but good advice. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Show us your boobs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Show us your boobs!Lol. I haven't heard that in a long time. used to be a regular sort of request/demand at the Rx.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Lol. I haven't heard that in a long time. used to be a regular sort of request/demand at the Rx.. LOL well it wasn't me. I was pretty much banned there pretty quick years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRevolver Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I don't know much about painting. They're just saying I'm an expert because I painted a broad's place once and even paid for her paint... and got nothing out of it. From what I hear, the ceilings should always go flat. Flat doesn't show the imperfections. I don't see many ceilings with a sheen. Paint the ceiling a nice Swiss Coffee Flat. But, honestly, I don't see anyone NOT buying the place simply because the ceiling has a sheen. That would be a stupid reason. If you're going to be there a while then just leave it. It's not that big of a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERMAN 23 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Kinger would be glad to paint your place ............FOR FREE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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