How to Paint Exposed Basement Ceiling

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If you don't want to spend a fortune remodeling your basement, painting is a great option.

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This was the basement in the remodel state. We did it all on our own for under $1,500! Better than the $20K quoted.

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We would recommend painting the ceiling first before doing any other part of the basement. Makes it easier.

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We used the Magnum Graco Sprayer for painting the ceiling (way better than the Wagner in our opinion).

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This white, exposed ceiling makes the space brighter while also exposing the wires in case of needed repairs.

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This method also paints the wires. The downside is that it might make it harder to work on if you need to in the future.

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I wanted the space to be brighter because it didn't have a lot of windows or natural light.

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I recommend doing two coats. This is just one coat of paint.

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We made the walls white (only because I was making this into a photography studio), so I needed a lot of light

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