Paint garage wall

[volunteers]

My garage wall looks like following. The constructor didn't finish it, it is very common in my area.

I want to paint the garage wall. Do I just need use prime first, then semi-glossy paint? Am I missing some steps?

 

[soapii]

It's no different from painting any other wall. Semi-gloss is not required, you can use whatever sheen fits your needs.

--Joe

 

[Stuart in MN]

Yup, prime then paint.

 

[brokenknee]

Looks like you need to do a little sanding before priming.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Yes, you need to sand the joint compound smooth and prime with a good drywall primer since it has never been painted before. The. Paint with a finish coat of your choice.

http://t.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-Premium-Plus-1-gal-Drywall-Primer-and-Sealer-07301/100118531/

 

[softballrz]

I would prime with a oil primer then two coats of top quality eggshell or pearl finish. This will allow you to wipe the walls if needed.

 

[Desertwndrr]

I'd finish the Sheetrock first. All they did was fire tape it. You still need a few coats of Sheetrock mud and then texture. If you paint that as it currently is it will look like ****.