Many people who matter, like my mom, children, and sometimes my husband, think I have some crazy ideas at times. They look at me crazy sometimes, even when I fantasize about having a black basement ceiling. However, they can’t see as I see in some ways.
Not saying they are less visionary than me, but I have proven them wrong sometimes. And now, they are slowly but surely seeing the beauty and value of black basement ceiling ideas. In fact, the following are 10 spectacular black basement ideas that may also have you in awe:
Black Antique Ceiling Tiles by Genesis
These beautiful black ceiling tiles have a plethora of great features. They are easy to install, easy to maintain, waterproof, durable, and fire-resistant. It is made out of high-grade PVC that prevents breakage. It also comes with a 25-year warranty, and all I have to do is peel and stick to the ceiling. Each pack comes with 12 tiles that are 12×12 inches each.
Black Ceiling With Grids That Accentuates
This beautiful basement was made possible by the black-painted ceiling with grids. Also, this black ceiling along with black furnishings and surfaces makes it have a uniform appeal.
The few splashes of color through the basement also make the whole look pop. I could add contrasting colors as well, and the look would still be awesome.
The Black Ceiling Makes a Difference To the White Walls
Imagine if this whole room was plain white. It would be just the boring and typical empty room. However, just slapping the black paint on the ceiling and pipes does wonders even though the room is empty. The sky is the limit in how to initiate interior design and make this room pop!
The Wonders of this Totally Black, Empty Room
Less is more may be a cliche, but it is profoundly true in many instances. This image is proof of that. In this case, the black ceiling and walls in this empty room are dramatic enough. The neon lights make it even more dramatic. I can only imagine how this room will be with furnishings added.
The Profoundness of Light in the Midst of Darkness
This abstract black basement comes with an opening in the middle for light to come shining in. Being another less is more example, the imagination can also run when creating a beautiful, cozy basement like this. I just keep in mind that safety is first.
Black Walls and Ceiling with Purple Lights
This appealing look works well in the basement as well. This totally empty room comes with blue and neon lights, brick walls, and glowing light. I can see how a big screen flatscreen can be mounted on the wall right smack in the window. Adding furnishings without overcrowding the space with some similar or even some contrasting colors will also do wonders.
Imagining the Huge Difference if This Ceiling was White
This lady’s post testifies how she received multiple offers even when the weather there was horrible. This sentiment speaks volumes alone. Black ceilings make the architecture more interesting, and this image and testimony prove this fact.
Sure, this testimonial post talks about other amazing features of this home. However, it’s a great possibility that this basement with the black ceiling helped influence these customers’ offers. Otherwise, this lady wouldn’t have shown this picture.
Less is More: Breathtaking Proof Again
As shown in this picture, the empty room is breathtaking with nothing in it. The black painted ceiling along with the installed lights on the corners and the light fixtures in the center makes a great difference. If the ceiling was white, it would be just a boring and typical empty room.
Spray Painting the Ceiling Black
Spray painting the ceiling black is the easiest way to class up the basement. However, wearing safety glasses is definitely mandatory.
Black paint, whether sprayed or applied by a roller, also works well on an exposed basement ceiling painted black. Using a top-notch primer is mandatory, however. Primer prevents the paint color from yellowing over time. It also helps the paint to stick better to different surfaces, such as exposed pipes, wood rafters, ductwork, and wires.
So, how do we paint a basement’s ceiling black even if it’s an exposed ceiling painted black? This is how: The wood rafters and beams soaked up tons of the primer, so I will need a lot less paint.
One of the pics I shared looks nice in a restaurant as a night sky kind of look. Then, using a top-notch brand, like Sherwin Williams caviar flat and two coats, and finish remodeling. With such quality, I couldn’t go wrong as long as I kept proceeding accordingly. Black paint does amazingly well at concealing blemishes and discoloration.
As shown in that picture I’m referring to, the basement ceilings were painted black with a spray painting job by a person named Bryan. I wonder if Bryan does jobs on painting, because I wouldn’t mind getting his work if my ceiling would look that good? Nevertheless, back to the subject at hand.
Anyway, it’s good to choose the color in a standard way. Although our primary goal was to paint the exposed basement ceilsing, we also decided to paint the cemented basement walls the same color.
That makes it look like any other room in me house. After priming, it’s time to paint. Tales of painted basement ceilings and poles.
Sherwin Williams black basement ceiling paint. Chuck is an amateur carpenter and diy weekend warrior. This helps me to work longer without having to take a break.
A basement ceiling painted black makes the space more dramatic. So, say, for instance, I take out the finishes and furnishings. The black ceiling would make the space more interesting than a humble plasterboard box. And so, there is more architectural interest with a black ceiling.
A basement ceiling painted black makes the space more dramatic. So, say, for instance, I take out the finishes and furnishings. The black ceiling would make the space more interesting than a humble plasterboard box. And so, there is more architectural interest with a black ceiling.
Drop Ceiling Tiles (Black) by Ceilume
These black ceiling tiles also have a plethora of wonderful features. They are easy to install, easy to maintain, waterproof, durable, and fire-resistant. The following are more details:
- Not designed for gluing, use it in a standard 15/16″ Suspended T-Bar ceiling grid.
- Made out of very thin and lightweight rigid vinyl, it’s easy to cut and install. With it having a thermoformed design and the inherent vinyl strength, these tiles are durable, rigid, easy to maintain, and easy to install.
- Each pack has 12 ceiling tiles that cover 48 square feet of the ceiling.
- Use scissors to easily trim for smaller grid spaces at the edge of the ceiling and for can light openings.
- 100% recyclable
- For indoor air quality, it’s Greenguard Gold Certified.
- Class A Fire-rated
- Versatile- can produce the appearance like tin or plaster with durability and flexibility
More Details on How to Easily Install and Maintain These Ceiling Tiles
Stratford ceiling tiles are perfect for use in any standard 1″ (aka 15/16″) T-bar drop ceiling grid. Their flush profile makes them great for use with canned lighting, and it makes them easy to cut down to size for use at the edge of your ceiling grid.
Our 10-pack of tiles covers 40 square feet of a drop ceiling. Pull old mineral fiber ceiling tiles out of your grid, and pop our Stratford in for an instant upgrade! Cut tiles down to size at ceiling edges with a pair of scissors or tin snips.
How to spray a basement ceiling black. Because I wanted everything on the ceiling black, I had the boxes installed before I sprayed the paint.
Topics & Questions
1. Should I Paint my Basement Ceiling Black?
Sure, you should paint your basement ceiling black if you want something different from the norm. And as shown above, painting the basement black can make it pop, depending on the decor. The following are other reasons why you should paint your basement ceiling black:
- It creates a unified appeal when there’s a lot of black in the basement.
- It accentuates the trim. So, the basement will pop when it has some amazing millwork painted in black for a more unified appeal.
- On one hand, the ceiling would look lower, so the basement wouldn’t feel imposing and cold to me and others.
- On the other hand, the ceiling would seem taller, especially if the top part of the walls is also black.
- A basement ceiling painted black makes the space more dramatic. So, say, for instance, I take out the finishes and furnishings. The black ceiling would make the space more interesting than a humble plasterboard box. And so, there is more architectural interest with a black ceiling.
- It makes sense if the rest of the basement is black and white. So, having a black ceiling with this color scheme will make more uniformity. All I would do now after having this color scheme intact is add a few touches of color to make the basement pop even more.
- Black ceilings are great concealers of messes. Since some ductwork, for instance, is hard to hide in basements, having a black ceiling works best. It’s an affordable solution to paint the entire ceiling black. Covering it up with drywall is more costly and will leave less headroom.
- It would be great if the wall was black because as a few images shown above prove, the basement would be more dramatic. You can add neon lights in various ways and more to make the basement super sexy. The neon and other colored lights can be positioned horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and as a combination.
- Black ceilings can define an area. So, to distinguish one space from another area in the basement, this could be the trick instead of having dividers. Besides, sometimes having dividers makes an area look less attractive, in my opinion, anyway.
- Black ceilings can easily draw attention to a view. Your family, friends, and neighbors will be envious of seeing how your black ceiling goes together with your decor. My decor could be black and white walls, neon lights, or others.
- In a sense, it’s good if I have that rebellious teenager in me. I mean, what better way to unleash that wild creative side of myself to create a masterpiece?
2. How Much Does it Cost to Paint a Black Basement Ceiling?
It costs around $1,000 to $3,000 per 1,000 square feet to paint a ceiling, and it’s worth it. Using black paint is a good and inexpensive way to blend the exposed ducts, electrical work, and beans together. And as a result, you will pay half the cost of a dropped ceiling as all the electrical, beams, and ductwork seemingly disappear.
3. What Does a Black Ceiling Do for a Room?
Black ceiling designs create a feeling of a comforting and safe interior design. They also make the room have a taller appearance and not closed in or smaller like some may think.
4. Should You Paint an Exposed Basement Ceiling Black or White?
It mainly depends on what your preference is. It also depends on whether the ceiling has many flaws. White paints require more coats paintings, especially if you have a few minor flaws. Otherwise, white paint won’t be the right choice.
Also, we all must use a special primer before painting, regardless of the color paint used. Primer prevents the paint color from yellowing over time. It also helps the paint to stick better to different surfaces, such as exposed pipes, wood rafters, ductwork, and wires. And if preferred, we also can easily achieve lighter painted colors when using primer. For example, a primer that makes painting a black ceiling white is a lot more doable.