Garage Wall Paint- Suggestions

[jmpacker13]

I am in the planning process for a garage make-over this spring. I have a fairly typical northeast 20x24 attached double that is finished in an unfinished knock-down (exposed sand) plaster for the ceiling and walls. The windows are trimmed nicely typical to the house and painted white semi-gloss. It really was sharp 13 years ago when we moved in but now its in need of some paint. No real mold or weather effects- just some cobwebs and dirty areas.

I plan on blowing the surface dirt and cobwebs off with some compressed air from the compressor and using Kilz on any stains- but other than that any general prep suggestions?

Also- what type of paint? Interior or Exterior? Prime or a paint with primer? I am thinking of some of the great garage builds for color schemes (some of the Texaco builds are an inspiration) but will most likely end up with white ceiling, gray walls and black or grey footing. (The floor is another whole discussion).

Thanks for any input- this site is great.

Regards,

JMP

 

[stang2007]

After prepping my garage, I went to HD and bought some of their mistint paint I got 4 gals and mixed to the color I wanted, 2 semi gloss, 1 egg shell and 1 flat looks sharp and is holding up well after two years.

Mine is interior paint.

 

[ddawg16]

Clean it all up as you mentioned.

Personally, I'd toss a coat of primer on just to hide any blemishes and improve adhesion

Then....toss on semi or high gloss exterior paint. The semi or high gloss does not 'hold' dust as much and is easier to clean.

This is what my garage 'looked' like. Now you can't see the walls for all the stuff in it.

 

[Radix2]

I would use satin. Semi gloss or gloss shows every defect and looks like heck imo. Satin is still washeable and often used on trim.

 

[zoepop]

I would recommend exterior as well. Anything satin or shinier for durability and ease of cleaning

 

[jmpacker13]

Thanks- all great responses- I think I will use the exterior given its weather resistance and greater flexibility in the cold- although the interior would probably have been fine.

 

[vettex2]

high gloss is mandatory!