"caution stripes" opinions wanted

Captain Morgan · 01-31-2011, 03:55 PM

My stairwell has a very short ceiling due to a closet. Unfortunately, I can't simply eliminate the closet because the attic access is inside of it. Anyone over 5'7" hits their head on the stairwell, so I've decided to paint some "caution stripes" on the corners of the ceiling until I get around to changing the closet.

I've already painted orange stripes, but have not yet removed all tape. My original plan was to paint the alternating stripes black, just to offset it from the rest of the wall paint. However, after peeling tape, I'm thinking the orange may look good by itself. What do you all think?

OneSickPsycho · 01-31-2011, 03:58 PM

I think if anyone misses that, they deserve to smash their head into the wall.

Particle Man · 01-31-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I think if anyone misses that, they deserve to smash their head into the wall.

What he said.

I think the black will make the thing not contrast as much.

OneSickPsycho · 01-31-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

What he said.

I think the black will make the thing not contrast as much.

Yeah... if anything... paint a black horizontal stripe above what you've already done...

Captain Morgan · 01-31-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I think if anyone misses that, they deserve to smash their head into the wall.

Lol. going down the stairs usually isn't the problem, it's coming up the stairs. The stripes continue at the same size underneath. Eventually, I'll raise the floor of the closet and just put in a single step on the side to climb up inside to get to the attic. I have no clue why the closet was built the way it was.

racedoll · 01-31-2011, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I think if anyone misses that, they deserve to smash their head into the wall.

this.

Particle Man · 01-31-2011, 04:01 PM

and install a video camera. People banging their heads (especially when drunk) would make for some funny Youtube vids.

pickle.of.doom · 01-31-2011, 04:04 PM

Black would make it look better as well as serve its' purpose

pauldun170 · 01-31-2011, 04:20 PM

Pick up some glow in the dark paint. Layer it on. Put the orange stripes over over it.
Orange isn't going to do you any good in a blackout

derf · 01-31-2011, 05:02 PM

I don't worry about shit that's not, nor will ever be a problem for me, like hitting my head on the ceiling.

Ask tommy, hes always avoiding ceilings and out low hanging objects

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01-31-2011, 03:55 PM	#1
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	"caution stripes" opinions wanted My stairwell has a very short ceiling due to a closet. Unfortunately, I can't simply eliminate the closet because the attic access is inside of it. Anyone over 5'7" hits their head on the stairwell, so I've decided to paint some "caution stripes" on the corners of the ceiling until I get around to changing the closet. I've already painted orange stripes, but have not yet removed all tape. My original plan was to paint the alternating stripes black, just to offset it from the rest of the wall paint. However, after peeling tape, I'm thinking the orange may look good by itself. What do you all think?

01-31-2011, 04:01 PM	#7
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	and install a video camera. People banging their heads (especially when drunk) would make for some funny Youtube vids. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

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pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	Black would make it look better as well as serve its' purpose __________________ WOS Forums

01-31-2011, 03:58 PM	#2
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	I think if anyone misses that, they deserve to smash their head into the wall.

01-31-2011, 05:02 PM	#10
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I don't worry about shit that's not, nor will ever be a problem for me, like hitting my head on the ceiling. Ask tommy, hes always avoiding ceilings and out low hanging objects