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POLL: Exposed beams or painted beams?

Emmeline Westin
9 years ago
Exposed beams are a must-have in a farmhouse or a loft space, it doesn't get more rustic than that. If you paint them however, you create a totally different look.

What do you prefer, exposed or painted beams? Tell us in the comments section!
Exposed beams
Painted beams
Other
Featured Answer
  • PRO
    Hillarys
    9 years ago
    Hi!

    We love the exposed beam look, it gives a lovely rustic/natural theme within the home. Add a brick fireplace to give the room a warm, welcoming feel :)

    Comments (11)

    • Victoria Harrison
      9 years ago
      Painted beams!
      Winchelsea Beach · More Info
    • PRO
      The Thatching & Building Company
      9 years ago
      Why cover the beauty of English Oak!
    • sunnie2day
      9 years ago
      I chose other because I think it depends on the building. Both photos above (and Victoria Harrison's with her post) are gorgeous and building appropriate - is there anything worse than exposed beams in the wrong setting? Maybe painted ones in the wrong setting, lol!

      Either way, in the wrong setting exposed or painted beams send the wrong message.
    • pavinia
      9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago
      Exposed!
      Ex Albergo Arnetoli, Loft Conversion · More Info
    • amanpino
      9 years ago
      https://www.google.lu/?gws_rd=ssl#q=feng+shui+exposed+beams
    • PRO
      Black Cat Interiors
      9 years ago
      I chose exposed because I like the look in that picture better but it really depends on the space and the style you're after.
    • PRO
      Rob Crawshaw Photo
      8 years ago

      I prefer exposed beams but having seen some of the examples above I can see that painted beams will work great in some spaces.

    • PRO
      Pillar to Post
      7 years ago
      last modified: 7 years ago

      Neither!


      You don't need to strip, sand blast or paint them! We treat beams with a water based process. There's no mess whatsoever! www.pillarpost.co

    • PRO
      Foxcovet
      3 years ago

      Wood has a myriad of natural shades tones and warmth. I personally could not conceive of a situation where a manufactured shade of paint would appear to be a superior finish! why would you, why would you!

    • PRO
      Decopierre Stone GB
      last year

      I spend my days covering RSJ's,  boxed in beams any old and tatty existing beams back to wood look. BeamFX by FauxOakBeamMakers

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