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Post by jcoutu1 on Oct 24, 2017 14:04:32 GMT -6
Hey Guys, I'm planning to paint the cement floor in my live room. It's currently painted a slightly yellowish tan and was probably done years ago. I want to freshen up the room. The wall carpeting is a lightish blue. What color would you guys go with?  |
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Post by notneeson on Oct 24, 2017 14:12:06 GMT -6
Would it be feasible cost-wise to polish back to original cement? I like that industrial look myself.
Tell me about the history of this room? Live room looking towards the control room?
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Post by jcoutu1 on Oct 24, 2017 14:36:45 GMT -6
Would it be feasible cost-wise to polish back to original cement? I like that industrial look myself. Tell me about the history of this room? Live room looking towards the control room? Yep, this is the live room looking towards the control. Here are a few pics from when I toured the space. imgur.com/a/wWSHFMy understanding is that the space was purpose built about 30 years ago. Everything is dated, including the build techniques (wall capeting, dark pine, stone). The entire space is a room inside a room though, so the isolation is pretty good. Basically, it seems like it was an open warehouse type space that they building the studio inside of. In the back of the live room are 2 small amp closets. In the rear of the control room is an iso booth (or semi isolation at least). There is a nice iso/airlock room between the live room and the hall leading to the control room and lounge. There are channels behind the walls to walk through/run cables/etc. The control room has a false floor around the outer edge to run cables through the floor. Rear pine diffusion wall in the control room. Speaker soffits. Polished concrete sounds like a great option, but I think it'll be too expensive. Can't hurt to look into though. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Oct 24, 2017 15:26:55 GMT -6
Polish is out unfortunately. $2-$6/sqft. More than I can spend. I'm hoping paint can look decent since it's cheap and I can do it myself.
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Post by notneeson on Oct 24, 2017 15:47:04 GMT -6
Polish is out unfortunately. $2-$6/sqft. More than I can spend. I'm hoping paint can look decent since it's cheap and I can do it myself. Maybe just the right shade of grey? |
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Post by wiz on Oct 24, 2017 16:02:24 GMT -6
Polish is out unfortunately. $2-$6/sqft. More than I can spend. I'm hoping paint can look decent since it's cheap and I can do it myself. Mine is painted... with an oil based paint, it took weeks to dry!!!!!!! So, you know watch out for that 8) Mine is a sort of dark clay colour, sort of sante fe ish. cheers Wiz |
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Post by mulmany on Oct 24, 2017 17:23:33 GMT -6
Can you match a color in the stone wall?
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Post by drsax on Oct 24, 2017 17:43:50 GMT -6
I’d use a few different colors for an industrial look. A medium to dark grey solid coat, and then use a sponge to rub grey, blue, rust or gold in swoosh patterns all over. Then a clear coat on top. I had a friend that did in his salon and it looked awesome.
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Post by matt on Oct 24, 2017 17:45:27 GMT -6
Get a palette/color fan from your local paint store, match the carpet color by eye, and then choose a shade one or more steps lighter on the same strip.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Oct 24, 2017 18:41:12 GMT -6
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Post by indiehouse on Oct 24, 2017 19:18:39 GMT -6
My moms ex had that on his garage floor. Meh. Has a real Autozone vibe. Unless maybe that's your niche? Get yer oil changed while you record your demo? |
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Post by yotonic on Oct 24, 2017 20:09:22 GMT -6
Definitely a darker shade, it will make the room look bigger, and it will have a more relaxing vibe as it's a color the mind expects. Look at most classic studio floors and they are darker than the walls, and sometimes have darker oriental rugs on them etc. like Indiehouse's avatar above.
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Post by Martin John Butler on Oct 24, 2017 21:06:48 GMT -6
Do not keep it similar to the brick wall, it's already close in color, and it looks dated that way. I've worked with some world famous designers and architects, and I think I can help. First, don't be afraid to paint the stone wall, it should be white, like the ceiling but even whiter, not so creamy. Having three or four different shades of white keeps the eye interested, but maintains the effect of making the space feel larger. Second you have to change the grey carpet on the wall. If it has to be carpet, choose a more modern color, like a deep dark orange, or indigo blue. If it works sonically, it would be cool to have diffusers occupy the space of the rugs, and look way more custom built. Third, paint or stain the floor a dark walnut. Ideally, the floor should be white, but you'd need a really good sealer, and you'd have to clean it once a day. That would look outstanding. It's great room. If you want to go an extra mile, paint the ceiling beams white. Beams are unconsciously threatening overhead, I call it fuckshui, eliminating them from standing out will make the space instantly more comfortable. Look at the difference having the darker floor makes here, one looks OK, the other crisp, modern, and ready for business: Attachments:
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Post by jampa on Oct 24, 2017 22:18:37 GMT -6
fuckshui: favourite term of the day
have white beams at home, black ones where you may hit your head, can appreciate
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Post by jakeharris on Oct 25, 2017 19:12:15 GMT -6
Dark... Attachments:
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Post by guitfiddler on Oct 25, 2017 23:38:18 GMT -6
I would match the lightish blue carpet on the walls for the floor
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Post by wiz on Oct 26, 2017 0:07:28 GMT -6
I would be tempted to leave it and move stuff in , put rugs in and start tracking
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Post by ericn on Oct 26, 2017 0:14:11 GMT -6
I would be tempted to leave it and move stuff in , put rugs in and start tracking 8) cheers Wiz Agreed but if your going to do something this would be the time! |
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Post by svart on Oct 26, 2017 8:05:07 GMT -6
I would match the lightish blue carpet on the walls for the floor I suggest the same thing. Maybe sand the wood on the walls back to natural wood color too. |
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Post by ragan on Oct 26, 2017 8:10:34 GMT -6
I’d probably match it too. That’s just what my eye wants to see there.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Oct 26, 2017 9:44:41 GMT -6
I think I'm going to do a dark grey with some black and silver flecks in it. Similar to this rendering.  |
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Post by Bender on Oct 26, 2017 12:27:03 GMT -6
I think I'm going to do a dark grey with some black and silver flecks in it. Similar to this rendering. I'm sure the space sounds lovely, but personally I can't get over that grey carpet on the wall....IMO that is really dating the space in a bad way and limiting your color options floorwise; since you're redoing the floor maybe redo the walls too/ give it all a total update? Whatever floats your boat though!  |
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Post by EmRR on Oct 26, 2017 13:18:38 GMT -6
This is a rental, right?
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Oct 26, 2017 13:39:47 GMT -6
Have you thought of Burnt Orange, Jesse? With some swirl variations in it. I feel like we always try to get recording spaces too dark. I just painted my space blue. I got tired of feeling like I was in a dungeon when I walked in. Wanted something cheery. After all, this is my happy place.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Oct 26, 2017 14:15:48 GMT -6
I'm sure the space sounds lovely, but personally I can't get over that grey carpet on the wall....IMO that is really dating the space in a bad way and limiting your color options floorwise; since you're redoing the floor maybe redo the walls too/ give it all a total update? Whatever floats your boat though! Yep, I agree about the carpet on the wall, but I'm stuck with it. Can't afford to replace it and want to keep the budget low (especially since it's a rental as EmRR mentioned). I bought some fabric paint to test, changing the color, but I wasn't satisfied with the results, so the carpet is staying as is. I need to embrace it. I have a decent set of up lights though, and I think that'll add some nice vibe and hide the ugly carpet a bit. The floor though, does look pretty shitty as is, but the uplighting and a couple throws might be enough. |
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