RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted March 5, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2015 The problem I have found with some colours described by the manufacturers as greys is that they can take on a lot of different hues depending on the light. I have just repainted a room which was supposed to be grey, but when the sun shone on the house at the end of the garden it took on a distinctly lilac look. There is no substitute IMHO for investing in three or four sample pots and trying out in different parts and with different lighting types / positions. After all, you don't really want the sky to turn green when your favourite express loco passes through. Especially if your loco of choice is painted Garter Blue, Caledonian Blue, Crimson Lake or Black. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Not to steal anyone's thunder or anything but we had a good discussion here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/66246-ideas-for-decorating-a-railway-room/?p=896625 A couple of years ago! "my" room ended up a plain mid grey then was promptly taken over as a bedroom by my teenage nephew!! Ho-hum! Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 My railway room is painted Light Blue and the layout sits nicely in front of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Jackson Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 is'nt the sky in the uk usually a shade of battleship grey? it was last august i was over anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 7, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 7, 2015 Can I suggest black.........ideal for those night time photos showing diesels with their multitude of searchlights in action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 7, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 7, 2015 Seriously as many have suggested a colour that will enhance the natural light, reflect electric lighting and be easy on your eyes. Just like any work place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 is'nt the sky in the uk usually a shade of battleship grey? it was last august i was over anyway Ah, but the sun always shines on my little bit of wherever the current layout is based. Currently it's West Virginia and I'm sure they must have sunny days there occasionally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astockfan101 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Jaffa cake! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcountryman Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 How about the new Dulux shade 'White with a hint of sh!te'? XXXXX Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted March 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2015 Blood & Custard.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted March 11, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 11, 2015 The colour I used was Johnstone's paint, Blue Horizon The attached photo Is not the greatest picture and the layout is only temporarily in place, but it gives you an indication of my layout, backscene and light blue walls. Ceiling is white. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 And a quick shot of sunny West Virginia! No idea what the paint brand is or the shade, it was in the bargain bits in one of the discount DIY places years ago! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeslexia Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 As an interior designer, I would recommend the Dulux Almond White which reflects well and creates a warm evening ambiance which works well with any lighting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I used a gloss white paint for the ceiling, and a very light sky blue for the walls. Both were actually just leftover paint that I had, but the difference it makes is immense. Much better and brighter than bare wood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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