What kind of primer/paint for new garage?

[ToddnMiss]

I think this is an easy question, but I realize this question could be teetering on the "what kind of shoe is better, Nike or Reebok?" but, any help is appreciated.


Some Details:
* Garage is 600sf w/9' ceilings. 1 Wall is pretty much all garage doors.
* It is finished in drywall with a "hot mud?" final coat on joints; very smooth.
* I want the final paint to be something that can be easily wiped off like a kitchen wall (semi-gloss?).
* I live in California; climate is warm and reasonably dry.
* Money is not a concern within reason (say under $1k for primer/paint).
* I have plenty of stores nearby; Costco, HomeDepot, Lowes, etc.
* I have near zero paint knowledge.

My Questions:
* Should I primer first? If so, any particular type (prevents mold, or special for whatever type paint I should use in the next question?)

* What type of paint best fits the desire to be able to easily wipe off most splatters/spills (e.g. grease, etc.).


Responses/Opinions/Experience is appreciated.

Thank you,
Todd

 

[Jack Olsen]

Are you talking about the inside or outside of the garage.

Aside from the particular brand, you're going to be fine with any decent primer and semi-gloss paint. I went with an exterior grade, since it's more durable.

 

[ToddnMiss]

Are you talking about the inside or outside of the garage.

The inside of an attached garage; two walls are common with the home, one wall is nearly all garage doors and the final wall is stucco on the exterior. Above the garage is a big game room.

Thanks,
Todd

 

[ToddnMiss]

I think some basic research has netted me this product:

Glidden 5 Gallon Interior Speed-Wall PVA Latex Primer/Sealer

Seems easy to clean, is extremely inexpensive at <$5 a gallon, and can accept different final paint products.

I may primer, sand, primer, sand then paint . . . still looking for paint suggestions though =)

 

[Daniel Dudley]

I am very fond of Benjamin Moore Aura paints, both indoor and outdoor. Excellent paint.

Top Rated

 

[mpraddict]

I think some basic research has netted me this product:

Glidden 5 Gallon Interior Speed-Wall PVA Latex Primer/Sealer

Seems easy to clean, is extremely inexpensive at <$5 a gallon, and can accept different final paint products.

I may primer, sand, primer, sand then paint . . . still looking for paint suggestions though =)

I've used that primer. It's just a little thicker than water....WOULDN'T recommend it. Use a good primer and you'll have fewer top coats. If money is not a concern, I'd go with Sherwin Willams (for both primer and top coats). For top coat, you don't need the top of the line Duration, A100 would be fine. Agreed, Benjamin Moore is also a good brand.
Not sure why you'd need to sand between coats.

 

[kartracer23]

I've used that primer. It's just a little thicker than water....WOULDN'T recommend it. Use a good primer and you'll have fewer top coats. If money is not a concern, I'd go with Sherwin Willams (for both primer and top coats). For top coat, you don't need the top of the line Duration, A100 would be fine. Agreed, Benjamin Moore is also a good brand.
Not sure why you'd need to sand between coats.

I'm in the process of painting my house. Bought 21 gallons of Duration @ 40% off on an Anniversary sale. It paints up really nice. Not too thick - not too thin.
Buy a good quality paint - not just for durability, but for ease of application.

 

[ddawg16]

It's the inside of the garage.....your over thinking it....

One good coat of Kilz primer....(rated one of the top ones by CU)

And use exterior gloss or semi-gloss as Jack suggested. The gloss reflects more light, does not let as much dust stick to it.....and the exterior paint is a bit more durable....which garages need.

I did all of my garage inside with Behr from HD....also rated very high by CU...

This is a rare pic of my garage right after painting was complete....why rare? Because the garage will NEVER be that empty again.

 

[Will S.]

I just went thru this same thing, and after a lot of research, I used Zinnser Bullseye123 primer; 20 gal of it. (4000 s.f. drywall). It is tintable (didn't matter to me), suitable for indoor/outdoor and contains a anti-fungal formulation (I'm on the water, so I liked that). H.D. & Lowes both sell it; may be a little pricey for some, but worth it to me, and I cannot find anything but good things about this primer, even on the paint talk forums.

My paint-of-choice, which I just finished the day before yesterday, was Duron Pro Kote, shell-white, egg-shell finish. Very good paint, and got a painter's discount at the store. (ask for it). The same paint is sold at S/W, called Pro Mar 400.