Need help with 'natural' pebble ceilings in 70s house
10 years ago
Really ugly ceilings date the house and not sure what to do. Beams are OK so I guess they can be painted. The ceilings are quite high so we do have options. The style of house is very spanish, with lots of arches. The walls are very textured render paint, which can be very sharp. Any suggestions?
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10 years agoYes, gyprock to improve the look and insulation.
Here's what one houzzer has done. Still a work in progress I think. Photos belong to kym2650 from [Long room makeover[(https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/long-room-makeover-dsvw-vd~3158581?n=51).
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