estesbubba Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 When I was finishing my shop a year ago, by the time I got to painting I was ready to just be done. Ten high output 5000K T8 fixtures along with the satin white make it nice and bright. I like the light but sometimes wonder if I should add some warmer colors to the walls? I love the look of the wood on @Janello's shop but that just isn't going to happen. Today I took of piece of the main outside steel to a local paint design center and the lady was very helpful. She gave us some swatches and my wife and I both liked the grey's that had the building color mixed in. The lady said the building actually has some green in it and the grey's have some earthy colors in them. First here are some pictures of the shop walls. I'm getting more and more on them so they don't look as sterile as they were a year ago. What do you guys think of the all white walls? Here are some pics of the samples on the walls. The lighter color would be painted from the floor up to 32-36". The darker color would be used around the windows and door. How do you think that would look? Do you think it would make it much darker in there? Now I hate painting but since I'm on light duty (15 lbs or less) until November 1st thinking of doing it. Maybe it's just some crazy thinking because of boredom and wanting to do something in the shop. Anyway looking for opinions if you like the all white, think my idea is good, or have better suggestions. I you have problems viewing the photos here is a link:https://goo.gl/photos/KWQNsDt3Gxcy61hy8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) That shop looks great. I'd leave it white.Mike, what is that structure right to the straight edges? Is it a panel saw? Edited October 14, 2015 by Daniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Your shop is awesome as is but my vote is is 0204 all the way up. Personally, that much white would kill me. I had an all white kitchen in my old house and I felt like I was in a doctors office all the time. I swore I would never do that again in any room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Mike, I would do the lighter color to the bottom of the windows, but since you can't measure height in a picture that may be to high. Another thought is maybe painting just 1 wall to break up the white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 That shop looks great. I'd leave it white.Mike, what is that structure right to the straight edges? Is it a panel saw?Laminated particle board. The back side is black and I used a sheet for my outfeed table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Damn, I'd kill for color to be a consideration in my shop. I'm wondering where I'll put the third chisel I just bought. All kidding aside, great looking shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Laminated particle board. The back side is black and I used a sheet for my outfeed table. I mean the metallic structure behind that board, attached to the wall and ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 I think that is a good plan Mike. It will make your already ridiculously awesome shop even awesomer. Will you put a chair rail molding to divide the two colours? Sent from my SM-P550 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Pics aren't showing up for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TerryMcK Posted October 14, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Leave it white. It'll soon go light brown with sawdust. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Will you put a chair rail molding to divide the two colours?Nah, make it a french cleat. Edited October 14, 2015 by Beechwood Chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 I mean the metallic structure behind that board, attached to the wall and ceiling.The overhead door?I think that is a good plan Mike. It will make your already ridiculously awesome shop even awesomer. Will you put a chair rail molding to divide the two colours? Sent from my SM-P550 using TapatalkYes I'll do something especially since I won't get clean lines with tape over OSB.Leave it white. It'll soon go light brown with sawdust.This is the easiest solution especially since I have to paint. The white really doesn't bother me and gives good lighting but is a little boring. If I do anything now it might be just do the windows with the lighter grey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Right. I was convinced it was something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrodk Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Your shop looks great but I agree all white can get a little boring. I like the idea of painting one wall. Otherwise I believe your colors may be too dark. Since you like them go ahead and try it. You will know as soon as one wall is painted. Good luck and post some pictures when you get the paint on the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Just pick one wall to use as the backdrop of your finishing area.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 You should put a nice OSB-framed mirror in your shop...it would blend with the walls and add some rustic shabby chic pizazz. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemenifee Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'm with Brendon, pics aren't showing up. It's like reading the emperor's new clothes without the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakjak220 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I'm just finishing up my shop build.... went with a really light gray on the walls and I like it so far. Kinda breaks up all the white so it doesn't feel like a hospital or something. Personally I say go with some color... but your shop looks awesome already so you can't really go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I would do T1-11 siding on the back wall and paint the other walls a solid color. The paneling makes a nice place to hang things since it will support quite a bit of weight without needing to find studs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) When I'm ready for paint, I'll run down to the local hd, they have a huge rack of paints that were returned. I think they sell them for $5/ gallon for the premium paint. I'm not picky on color. I'll find something light and go use it. Edited October 29, 2015 by Brendon_t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 I dont see any pics anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 The Google link in the OP is still active. It's in the last sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post estesbubba Posted January 25, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 My awesome wife came out the to shop today and painted the windows and door and I like how it looks. Need to scrape the windows after it dries good as some paint went behind the tape. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Looks awesome Mike! Super nice shop bud! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Everytime you post a pic of your shop I get jelouser and jelouser.....awesome Mike. Sounds like you got a sweet little lady on your hands as well. Double awesome. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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