Exterior paint is formulated with stronger binders.
Exterior paint for garage ceiling.
When paint is applied over primer instead the paint dries evenly and looks better.
After my test section of semi gloss paint didn t work out i went with valspar satin white interior exterior paint.
Exterior paint is thicker tougher and mildew resistant so use an exterior acrylic latex paint.
You can find this at your local hardware store see it at lowe s or on amazon.
Painting garage walls and ceiling.
To do this just like with the primer i used a roll for most of the walls and a small brush for the corners and edges.
Put your safety glasses on and keep them in place for the entire time you are painting.
Pva primer seals the surface of new drywall for durability and an even paint finish.
Go around all the edges of the ceiling with the brush and ceiling paint until you have painted an area of around 6 inches into the ceiling.
Allow the edging to dry before you proceed.
It s more resistant to moisture than interior paint and it often contains a mildewcide.
First paint the edges with a 4 inch brush.
Having chosen the paint it was just a matter of completing the actual painting job.
Although the garage has no direct exposure to the elements it is still vulnerable to their affects.
If you re looking for some garage paint ideas i wrote an article with six great tips to help you nail the design of your garage.