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sbroten

MCM redwood ceiling restore.

sbroten
3 years ago

Help! After stripping / glass blasting the redwood ceilings, we are left with a mess! This recent purchase was sold as a tear - down and we're trying to resurrect a 1949 home that's a jewel and the home of our dreams. Sadly, the caulking between the tongue /groove is like cement and the texture is ROUGH. We have added walnut cabinetry, new black windows, charcoal colored marmoleum floors - love it all. But... the ceiling has us stuck. Should we sand it? How we need to seal it? If so, is there a product that will not darken the wood?
We appreciate any suggestions - this home is so lovely, full of soul.
Thanks, Sally

Comments (4)

  • sbroten
    Original Author
    3 years ago

    More photos - ideas, please.

  • PRO
    Sabrina Alfin Interiors
    3 years ago

    I think what I might do is leave the redwood beams exposed and unpainted, but paint the planks in between white. Otherwise, you'll literally have to scrape out every crack between the planks. Not sure it's worth the time and effort to do that.


  • PRO
    moico inc.
    3 years ago

    I like the old paint peeking through. When you get up close it's not beautiful, but in context of the whole space, and with the brick I think it's perfect. In Europe this would be the norm in older spaces being restored. I love your house !!

  • PRO
    HALLETT & Co.
    3 years ago

    This might be too painful but could you paint the caulk brown? Once the ceiling gets stained or clear coated it would blend in?

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