What color paint do common home builders use for ceilings?

Question

I am trying to match up the color of my ceiling but cant get close. I just want to know if there is a common color or does it vary greatly?

Thank you so much.

Answer 1

Mostly white.

Answer 2

Usually the color of the ceiling is white but it still depends on what color your wall is, To get the best results when you paint interior walls and ceilings requires planning. First you need to consider how interior painting fits into the overall design of the space. You need to consider color, interior pain types, products, materials and interior painting techniques. Before you begin an interior painting project, you should have an idea in mind about how the final painted interior will look.

Answer 3

My husband has been building homes for 20+ years.  His company always uses Sherwin Williams' "Dover White" on all walls and ceilings on new construction, unless otherwise requested by home owner.   If I were you, I would go to the local hardware store or paint supplier in the area and ask them what most of the contractors buy.  That may be a good place to start.  Good luck!

Answer 4

my guess is "builders white" (it's a real thing, i'm not making it up)

Answer 5

Acoustic white is normally very close to the color of the sheet rock mud when finished ....so that's what we try to match to keep it simple..........

Answer 6

White

Answer 7

it does unfortunately vary if it is custom colors ....but almost 100% of the time is flat paint( keeps the glare away from light fixtures) i would tell you the premixed cieling paint you by in any paint stores is the same. so your best bet is (provididing it is white of course)to  buy the premixed, cheapest , ceiling paint at your nearest retailer. it will be probably match . however, the same gallon mix put on this time may still not match the same color put on years ago when it was originally painted ........colors do fade and absorbe moisture causing an unlikly perfect match. .....i am not sure why you dont repaint the whole ceiling.  when you buy cieling paint it  normally comes by a minimum of a gallon 400 sq' coverage and is usually cheap.  "do it right do it light .....do it wrong do it long"    good luck

Answer 8

I think the colors vary, but my builder uses an egg shell white. Pure or bright white looks too blue on the walls.

Answer 9

white?

Answer 10

It depends on the type of finish that your ceiling has. If its stippled or textured in anyway its not painted... If its a smooth ceiling white ceiling paint is all I've ever seen them use. Depending on how old the house is the color might not match for a while, but it will eventually blend in.