I AM GETTING READY TO REFINISH MY HARDWOOD FLOORS IN MY LIVING ROOM. SHOULD I KEEP THE BASEBOARDS THE SAME COLOR AS THE FLOORS OR PAINT THEM AN OFF WHITE?? I WILL PAINT THE WALLS A MEDIUM TAN COLOR.
2007-02-27 05:19:29 · 14 answers · asked by angie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
if i do paint them where do i stop in my house? will i have to paint all of the baseboards the same as my living room??
2007-02-27 05:30:21 · update #1
The cream or off-white would make a nice contrast between the walls and floors. You can always wait to paint them to see how you like them natural.
2007-02-27 05:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by scarfyrre 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahh! No! Don't paint them!
If you ever have to move or want hardwood baseboards again, you will regret it. You'll have to strip all the paint off, then sand and refinish them. Believe me, spending a little time to tape up the baseboards and then only paint the walls will be a lot less of a hassle. Do yourself a favor. :)
2007-02-27 05:24:47 · answer #2 · answered by Melody L 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At this VERY SECOND, a workman is installing the quarter molding that needs to be installed once you pull up the carpet. He stained them as close to the floor color as possible. It looks so nice. I have the baseboards painted white, and the walls painted "Linen" shade.
The handyman said, " match the baseboards to the trim."
2007-02-27 05:24:08 · answer #3 · answered by I am Sunshine 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like the base painted the same color (white) as the casing to make it flow through the room.
2007-02-27 05:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by underwoodpaint 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I prefer a stark white with that color combination, actually. It will provide a nice contrast and keep everything looking clean. I don't like the wood-colored baseboards as they echo of 70s-style wood paneling to me. White is much more modern.
2007-02-27 05:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by Beauty Bunny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that painting them off white gives the room a smaller feel.
2007-02-27 05:22:53 · answer #6 · answered by hairballdave 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your house sounds very nice but i do not know what it looks like so i will do my best i would not paint the basrboards it makes the room look to busy. Good luck i hope you get it to your likeings
2007-02-27 05:24:38 · answer #7 · answered by trupatriot 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just painted mine off white
2007-02-27 05:21:30 · answer #8 · answered by ♥..It's Me..♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I PAINTED MINE WHITE AND YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE THE DIFFERENCE IN MY HOUSE, IT LOOKS SO FRESH AND UP TO DATE NOW AND IT LOOKS REALLY GREAT WITH MY HARDWOOD FLOORS, I PAINTED MY WALLS A SOFT YELLOW, I LOVE MY HOUSE NOW! HAPPY PAINTING
2007-02-27 05:25:13 · answer #9 · answered by patweet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go white, it will keep the floor and wall separated
2007-02-27 05:22:05 · answer #10 · answered by Ben W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋