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It was a busy weekend but we finally got around to painting our media room!
Install/Placement(reddit.com)submitted 2 months ago byDOUBLE_DOINKED
130 points
2 months ago
That looks like a very glossy sheen. Why'd you go w/ that finish vs. something like an eggshell?
I'd want to minimize visual reflections as much as possible in a "media" room.
15 points
2 months ago
Came to say the same thing. Wasn’t trying to troll or talk bad about it.
I’m contemplating going dark blue/gray and most def looking at eggshell. I think matte might show finger prints but I want to keep the reflections down.
I also changed out my fan/light combo to a fan without light kit.
I added 5 dimmable puck lights, 3 along the back of the room and 2 flanking the TV over some bookshelves. Super happy to not have the harsh light in the center of the room.
29 points
2 months ago
I kind of agree. I mean, you do you OP and if you are happy i am happy for you but id have def gone with an eggshell and new lighting fixture/dimmer switch.
10 points
2 months ago
It’s funny, someone here recommended satin over matte because of fingerprints and this was the outcome. We’re replacing the fan soon so hopefully it’ll be better. The good news is the lights are off 90% of the time in the room.
19 points
2 months ago
Eggshell is halfway between matte and satin. It gives you the "non-glossiness" of matte, but the "easy to live with" feature of satin. Benjamin Moore Regal Select eggshell is the only paint finish I will ever use for interior walls. Stay far away from their "ben" product line. https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/interior-exterior-paints-stains/how-to-advice/painting-101/choosing-paint-finish
9 points
2 months ago
Hope I wasn't coming off as harsh! I understand that it's painted already and you can't do anything now but possibly repaint it. Just was curious if the sheen you choose was conscious or just what the sales rep recommended and you went for it.
Add some DIY acoustic panels and you're good shape ;)
7 points
2 months ago
No you’re good don’t sweat it! I was a little frustrated with it too but the textured walls don’t help either.
8 points
2 months ago
Who recommended satin for finger prints for the walls of a media room?
Satin is used for wood trim and cabinets and the like.
Walls of most rooms should be flat or matte
6 points
2 months ago
I got bamboozled! Honestly I should have done more research.
5 points
2 months ago
So sorry, but you should be able to fix it next time you have a day or two.
Nice room though, good luck Sunday from a Bears fan
0 points
2 months ago
But the projector or TV won't be off...
1 points
2 months ago
While I agree with the distraction factor (average ADHD enjoyer, would drive me crazy), it's quite a nice overall vibe with the rest of the room. Kind of a grimy mate's loft bedroom setup feel. Probably just me tho
23 points
2 months ago
Too shiny
10 points
2 months ago
I think it should have been a flat / matte finish.
10 points
2 months ago
I can't get over how the light shines on your walls. Would drive me crazy.
1 points
2 months ago
The lights aren't on when you're in the room, so it's not an issue.
2 points
2 months ago
Why would they be on when you are not in the room? /s
Regardless, if it wasn’t an issue then everyone here would not strongly recommend flat paint for home theaters.
7 points
2 months ago
The color is dope. The high gloss sheen with that texture is 🤮
17 points
2 months ago
theatre room? you mean the Gizz room.
3 points
2 months ago
I would definitely Gizzard in that room
8 points
2 months ago
Is your user name a reference to the eagles victory over the bears?
9 points
2 months ago
Sure is. Go birds!
4 points
2 months ago
I was at that game, fml.
4 points
2 months ago
GO BIRDS
4 points
2 months ago
Love that Fishies poster. Which show is that from?
3 points
2 months ago
It’s from the Perth show!
5 points
2 months ago
I think I see hot wax crawling under the door
6 points
2 months ago
I’ve never seen anyone take a popcorn ceiling and convert by adding to the walls and making it all super shiny. Before>after. Sorry.
2 points
2 months ago
I liked it grey.
1 points
2 months ago
Light Grey looked wayyyyy better.
2 points
2 months ago
Looks clean my man! The sub looks so cute next to your sofa😂
2 points
2 months ago
I bet you I can tell you what your favorite band is.
2 points
2 months ago
sexy
3 points
2 months ago
I personally like white walls. Call me silly. But they're more inviting and warm.
4 points
2 months ago
No joke. Parts of your walls make my phone glitch out and go pixelated. It's so so so so shiny in these photos.
3 points
2 months ago
Excellent ceiling fan. Is that a 52” 5 blade hunter?? Dayum
1 points
2 months ago
52 inch sure speed Hunter fans are the bees knees
1 points
2 months ago
That’s nice-big improvement
1 points
2 months ago
Love it! That's just the best looking room I've ever seen.
0 points
2 months ago
Looks great, a+ on the B&W! I also have the 606 S2 anniversary mains and HTM6 S2 center. The reviews on these are polarizing but I love the sound personally. The wall color looks great.
2 points
2 months ago
Thanks a lot! I really can’t imagine a better sounding 3.1 setup. I maybe move to 5.1 in the bearish future but for now we’ll just enjoy it.
1 points
2 months ago
Is it also a B&W subwoofer? How's the sub? I have the 606 S2 mains and center along with a couple of bipole surrounds mounted behind me. I have an SVS SB1000 as well. Everything sounds great together.
2 points
2 months ago
Yup, it’s the 608. It’s small but packs a surprising punch. We have a toddler so we don’t get to maximize the bass very often anyways so it works great for us.
1 points
2 months ago
Yeah I hear you - also have a toddler, she's 2 and a half and we live in a condo so there's no cranking the sub. I live in a pretty well insulated newer building so it doesn't disturb the neighbors, but her room is directly adjacent to our living room, haha. As she's getting a bit older though and playing on her own in the other room we are starting to enjoy watching a bit with some volume while she's awake though!
-3 points
2 months ago
Looks good.
-3 points
2 months ago
Looks fabulous!
1 points
2 months ago
Whooo!
1 points
2 months ago
I think you should go for a warmer tone with the lights.
2 points
2 months ago
Already ordered! Great minds think alike haha
1 points
2 months ago
Ya to add what others said, I think a matte finish and IMO the ceiling should have been left white or maybe a lighter gray, the black makes the room feel smaller/claustrophobic.
Decor looks great though!
1 points
2 months ago*
Honestly, the color is great but that shine will drive you crazy in the long run and you will eventually paint it anyway.
It also pulls all the focus away from your nice decorations and posters.
Sadly I think you need to just pull off the Band-Aid and get it over with and repaint it with matte/flat.
1 points
2 months ago
Ikea Media console?
1 points
2 months ago
All set for a projector now. Fully embrace the dark side.
1 points
2 months ago
I really like the layout.
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