Painted drywall

[kchalle]

Has anyone painted there drywall garage walls without plastering?
If so what kind of paint did you use? Pictures would be great.
Thanks Keith

 

[Treyz82]

Not sure what your asking, usually you put up the dry wall, mudd the joints and then prime or some builders just mudd the joint and leave the rock bare to save a little money when doing garages.

 

[kchalle]

I'm asking if anyone just painted there drywall without doing any mudding or
other prep work.

 

[czeto]

Actually if the garage is attached, the common wall has to be covered with 5/8" sheet rock and finished with at least two coats of mud. (at least here in NJ) I used semi gloss paint since it is not too shiny and can be cleaned. Just don't use cheap paint.

 

[SuperSocket]

Actually if the garage is attached, the common wall has to be covered with 5/8" sheet rock and finished with at least two coats of mud. (at least here in NJ) I used semi gloss paint since it is not too shiny and can be cleaned. Just don't use cheap paint.

This is correct.



I would personally mud the wall and finish it totally... you spent all that time on drywall and labor.. you might just as well finish it.

 

[henrysgarage]

I am a crappy finisher so I do my best and then paint. On the ceilings I cut up 1/4" plywood and cover the joints and then paint.

 

[mobetta]

For soundproofing and fire safety I mudded my walls. I did it in one day(walls only, still working on insulating ceiling.)
it is a garage, so it doesnt need to be perfect. after all, they are going to take a beating and be gouged here n there, etc... the last thing I want is to be concerned about scratching a wall.

for sound, I hit the corners and the joint at the sill w/ Quietseal acoustical sealant before taping.

i did a quick and dirty level 3( 3 coats) of hot mix(easysand 45) in my garage, then mixed in about 4 cups of regular joint compound with the 2 gal of primer. the mud in the paint helps cover the crappy taping job, and evens everything out. looks great.

if you do paint w/out mud, at least buy a case of cheep painters caulk and seal the seams first. the tapered edges will show up (ugly, IMHO), but maybe that wont bother you.

 

[bobbycoke]

In an attic I just drywalled I just covered seams [wife insisted!] with masking tape and painted with a latex paint overall "taped" joints and screws.....looks fine and the **** up there doesn,t care! In the garage I do a propper job on the drywall but leave the areas behind cabinets and where I hang plywood on the wall for hanging stuff naked [yes I am LAZY] actually just hate to do drywall mudding I stain and finish all wood work to each there own..... oh I know the masking tape will dryout in the hot summers and peel but it shut the wife up for now!!!

 

[DavidTK]

I would finish it out. You're already pretty close and it'll look a lot nicer. You may not care, but the next buyer of your house might.

 

[ddawg16]

A a min, at least primer it before painting......otherwise, expect the paint to eventually fall off....and it will take twice as much paint than if you primer it first....and primer is cheaper than paint.

Personally I prefer high gloss for the ceiling (better light reflection) and semi-gloss for the sides....easier to clean....and I use exterior paint....holds up better.

 

[Marty256]

My garage was constructed in 2007. For the past four years I have been slowly insulating and sheet rocking. Finally all the sheet rock is installed, taped and mudded with one coat. I now in the process of finishing the spackling then priming. I'm also considering using FRP panels 4' up from the concrete block to cut down on the amount of finishing and to make clean up easier. I'll post pics when I finish, but it may be a while yet.

 

[Zeke]

You can buy one coat new work drywall paint. Usually sold in 5'ves only and I've not seen it at the Home Defect or other junk stores.

 

[trbomax]

Sherwin Williams makes a high build primer that will fill and cover a lot of imperfections. It will leave a very slight orange peel,but it will fill 80 grit sand scratches. If you want,I can get the product # in the morning. It comes in 1's and 5's.

 

[kchalle]

Trbomax that would be great. Thanks Keith

 

[trbomax]

This is what I use.Product # B28W08601. I like the SW undercoat products much better than the HD or L stuff. Your finished job is only as good as the prep and undercoats. Regardless of what other retailers may say,there is no such thing as topcoat with "primer built in".

edit) I dont know what the numbers in my second pic mean, so dont use them to ask for the product. I just put them up because they are on the pail. They also make a sandable version of this,but I have never used it because I hate sanding.I mostly use this product because I sand with 80 grit so as to get it done and this product fills all the scratches and paper scuffs like they were not even there. You do know that in any case the walls/ceiling should be vacumed to remove imbedded dust,otherwise adhesion will be iffy,this goes for any prime coat over newly finished drywall.

 

[kchalle]

Thanks again.

 

[eric w]

This is what I use.Product # B28W08601. I like the SW undercoat products much better than the HD or L stuff. Your finished job is only as good as the prep and undercoats. Regardless of what other retailers may say,there is no such thing as topcoat with "primer built in".

edit) I dont know what the numbers in my second pic mean, so dont use them to ask for the product. I just put them up because they are on the pail. They also make a sandable version of this,but I have never used it because I hate sanding.I mostly use this product because I sand with 80 grit so as to get it done and this product fills all the scratches and paper scuffs like they were not even there. You do know that in any case the walls/ceiling should be vacumed to remove imbedded dust,otherwise adhesion will be iffy,this goes for any prime coat over newly finished drywall.

Not to hijack but this is good info- I called the local SW store who has this and they said this product is meant to be sprayed. I don't have a sprayer and never used one, so I'd rather just brush and roller it. Any input on this? I'm doing my living room for now and bought a bucket of Kilz from HD, but may return it in favor of this since I need the imperfection filling.