What would a good durable paint be?

[catch22]

Just wondering if anyone has any good ideas for painting the drywall in my garage. I want it to be durable and easy to wipe off as im planning on using it as a small machine shop and coolant and oil are probably going to splash on it.

Thanks Mike

 

[Plombob]

A good primer will make all the difference. I only use the Kilz Premium and the paint I put over it holds up for a decade or more. Don't have experience with coolant or oil though.

 

[ddawg16]

Ditto on the Killz....Killz II to be exact....it's a great primer for bare wood and drywall.
It was rated the highest by CU.

Behr from HD is a top performer for semi-gloss....but if your concerned with oil I would suggest high gloss....

 

[Jack Olsen]

Use a semigloss paint for easier clean-up. A flat paint (like you'd use in your living room) is going to act like a chalkboard when you brush anything against it.

 

[Kevin54]

If oil and coolant is going to periodically get splashed on it, then I would go with a high gloss paint. I have my walls painted gloss white and have even hit them with the water hose before and no damage to the drywall.

 

[GTO]

A good primer and an Exterior Semi-Gloss

 

[catch22]

Thanks everyone for your input,I will go with the Killz II primer and an Exterior Semi-Gloss or Gloss paint to finish.


Thanks Mike

 

[jake210]

I would go with a good primer and a water based epoxy. It may be a little overkill but will last for ever.