Garage wall/ceiling color

getInline · 06-01-2009, 07:18 PM

I'm in the final stages of building my garage and need to decide on a color for the walls and ceiling. My only concern is picking the best color for detailing. Is there any color that is better than white? Somebody was telling me that autobody shops like a light yellow for how it reflects light but I'm thinking pure white is a safe bet, any thoughts? Thx.

jaza45 · 06-01-2009, 07:50 PM

I would go with white, unless you have really good lightning where you can put another color and wont make it look to dark...

jopa489 · 06-01-2009, 07:52 PM

Don't have any advice to offer, but I'd love to see pictures of the mancave when it's complete.

504Boy · 06-01-2009, 08:33 PM

Go with a white or off white and make an accent wall in a different color like gray or blue.

getInline · 06-02-2009, 01:47 AM

I'll probably go with a basic white. I have a fair bit of lighting so it should be pretty damn bright with all the lights on.

UncleWede · 06-02-2009, 11:00 AM

I would go with a flat or eggshell, so you have reflection of light, not shine, from the walls.

SpmnE9zero · 06-02-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I would go with a flat or eggshell, so you have reflection of light, not shine, from the walls.

+1

06-01-2009, 07:18 PM	#1
getInline Lieutenant 13 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2008 335 Coupe, c32 AMG Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parts Unknown iTrader: (1)	Garage wall/ceiling color I'm in the final stages of building my garage and need to decide on a color for the walls and ceiling. My only concern is picking the best color for detailing. Is there any color that is better than white? Somebody was telling me that autobody shops like a light yellow for how it reflects light but I'm thinking pure white is a safe bet, any thoughts? Thx.
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jaza45 Banned 63 Rep 1,121 Posts Drives: 2008 LSB E90 335I Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MIAMI iTrader: (14)	I would go with white, unless you have really good lightning where you can put another color and wont make it look to dark...
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jopa489 Major General 127 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Don't have any advice to offer, but I'd love to see pictures of the mancave when it's complete. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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504Boy Private 6 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harvey, LA iTrader: (0)	Go with a white or off white and make an accent wall in a different color like gray or blue. __________________ 335i Sedan/Sparkling Graphite/Auto/Sport Pkg
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06-02-2009, 01:47 AM	#5
getInline Lieutenant 13 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2008 335 Coupe, c32 AMG Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parts Unknown iTrader: (1)	I'll probably go with a basic white. I have a fair bit of lighting so it should be pretty damn bright with all the lights on.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18683 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I would go with a flat or eggshell, so you have reflection of light, not shine, from the walls.
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