Dust the beams prior to painting using a cloth or whisk broom to remove any dust or cobwebs.
Painted roof beams.
Once painted beams no longer draw the eye which is perfect if you have other more beautiful elements to highlight in a room.
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Painting both the beams and the ceiling all white or off white is a good choice or try cream beams on a white or off white ceiling.
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Exposed roof beams is a great way to break through the plain white appearance of the ceiling strike through the cold ambiance and add a natural and warm note in the kitchen.
There is a simple inexpensive method that will allow you to safely work off your roof and access the areas you need to paint.
If the beams are wide consider using a long handled paint roller to cover the bottom side of the beams.
Since your beams are foam painting them a solid color is a missed opportunity to add character to your space.
Grey beams also look good on an off white ceiling.
Painting this section of your house that has a steep roof is impossible without a way to safely stay on it.
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Sand rough spots on the beams prior to painting if necessary.
The beams are wonderful looking back the painted beams look quite forced and this look is so obviously the right one.
Exposed roof beams will aesthetically improve the kitchen and add a great visual effect therefore providing the kitchen with a focal point.
If i were you i d go with a faux finish technique a base coat with a topcoat grained over it to make it look like a pickled wood or a limed wood.
Other colours which can be effective for painted beams are soft grey greens sagey tones or softer grey blues for an affinity with the sky.