Haha, burlap does sound rough—literally. I feel your pain with the canvas drop cloths... pizza smell isn't the worst thing ever, but after day three, I'd probably start reconsidering my life choices. Tapestries might be better since they're usually lighter fabric and easier to shake out or toss in the wash. Either way, props for tackling the basement ceiling yourself—DIY bravery at its finest.
"pizza smell isn't the worst thing ever, but after day three, I'd probably start reconsidering my life choices."
Haha, been there... I once tried using old theater curtains for a similar ceiling project—looked amazing but smelled like popcorn butter for weeks. Tapestries definitely sound like a smarter move.
Haha, popcorn butter sounds oddly cozy at first, but I can see how that'd get old fast. I once repurposed some old wooden pallets for a rustic ceiling look—looked fantastic, but man, sanding splinters out of your hair is no joke. Ever thought about using reclaimed wood instead?
Reclaimed wood could definitely save you some headaches—I learned that the hard way restoring my old Victorian. Pallets look great, but yeah, splinters everywhere. Curious though, are you going for a specific fantasy vibe, like medieval tavern or something more whimsical?
Reclaimed wood is definitely the safer bet—pallets can be a nightmare if you're not careful. I spent weeks sanding and sealing pallet boards for a ceiling project once... never again, haha. If you're leaning toward medieval tavern vibes, darker stains and wrought iron accents really sell it. For whimsical, lighter finishes and maybe some subtle fairy lights tucked behind beams could look amazing. Either way, just make sure you seal everything properly—splinters are no joke.
