Naperville Basement Finish With A New Twist
February 24, 2009 by Neil
Filed under Design & Planning, Lower Level Finishing
We just finished a basement in Naperville where we did something new for us. We left the ceiling alone and painted it flat black. All the joists, ductwork, and pipes are still visible but the flat black paint makes it all disappear. It really is quite amazing!
By leaving the ceiling exposed the client gained valuable ceiling height in a house built before a 9′ basement was more common. Not only did they get an extra 4″ of ceiling height but it feels like even more because you can see up into the spaces between the joists.
The painted ceiling costs less than a traditional drop ceiling and quite a bit less than a drywall ceiling. On the other side, you have to be comfortable with the urban/industrial look of the black. No other color would work as well. The flat black hides all the pipework exceptionally well.
I am interested in having someone give me a quote to remold my basement.
thanks, Cassandra. Stephanie will get in touch with you tomorrow morning via email.
You guy’s and gal’s did it again. Like your new web site. Now I know what you looked like as youngsters! Talked with Stephanie a little, and I really like the naperville flate black ceil great idea. I always like new conceps. Would like to see more pictures! I know a good photographer.
Regards ed dubina
Thanks, Ed!