Covering it with drywall can.
Basement ceiling spray painted black.
Using an electric paint sprayer apply paint to the basement ceiling by keeping the sprayer at least 12 to 15 inches from joist and duct work while using smooth and even strokes.
However black or a dark color will cause the basement area to have a darker appearance.
Exposed basement ceiling in black and gray.
Painting the ceiling black gives the space an industrial feel as well as the appearance of higher ceilings.
Cobwebs and dust balls can really stand out with a black ceiling.
Of course if you re using a light colored paint you l see them.
This entire ceiling was painted using a sprayer in about 3 hours with breaks between to let paint dry drywall would have taken days to finish.
3 gallons and 3 days to paint 543 sqft without renting a pro paint sprayer.
Painting a basement ceiling black or a dark color will give the ceiling a more endless appearance like that of a dark sky.
Bought a wagner airless sprayer on amazon https goo gl 12jppm and used hand t.
The thing i worked on the most before paint was changing low hanging gas pipes to flex run along the joists and invisible after painting.
Black painted basement ceiling.
I had my ceiling painted flat black and those pieces are a visually interesting detail that don t stand out after paint.
Here are 10 reasons to consider painting your ceiling black.
However a black ceiling can make a space feel a little more cozier because it allows the furnishings to stand out and the dark ceiling allows the space to blend.
The contrast between the black ceiling and gray walls makes for a dramatic design feature that can help when looking for a modern design in your basement.
To leave access to pipes.
Much faster than drywall.
Exposed basement ceiling in white.
Basement ceiling painting faqs why should you paint a basement ceiling.
To echo other elements in the room.
Plus drywalling ceiling involve a lot more work and neck aches.
However you won t have that endless sky feeling.