There is nothing as refreshing as a clean garage space, and painting your garage walls is one of the best ways to achieve that desired change and make your garage look like an extension of your home. Whether the garage is used for parking automobiles, storing items, as a workshop, or even a playroom, a new coat of paint on the walls can make a huge impact. Below are some of the best ideas when it comes to painting solutions for your garage walls.
Choosing the Right Paint
Even though painting garage walls may seem like a simple task, you need to understand that all paints are not the same. So what you need is a paint that will be able to endure the harsh conditions that are typical of a garage such as changing temperatures, humidity, and scraping as a result of tools or car movements. Here are the common paint types used for garage walls.
- Latex Paint: This is one of the most common types of paint that can be used on garage walls due to its easy application, fast drying time, and being washable with water. It is also immune to mildew and moisture which is a typical condition inside a garage.
- Epoxy Paint: If you want to go for a longer lasting paint job, then epoxy paint should do the trick. Epoxy paint, which is often used in painting garage floors, can also be applied to walls in order to create a durable surface that is resistant to chemical damage and suitable for high-traffic areas.
- Acrylic Paint: The next best choice after epoxy paint is acrylic paint because it is flexible and hard to chip off the surface of the painted area. It is also ideal for use in garages that are likely to experience fluctuations in temperature.
Preparing the Surface
- Clean the Walls: It’s important to prepare the walls before painting. To do this, one needs to start by washing the walls to ensure that all the dust, dirt, or grease that may be on the walls is wiped off. It is advised to clean the walls with warm water mixed with a mild detergent and then rinse with clean warm water.
- Repair Any Damage: Check for cracks, holes, and other sorts of imperfections on the walls. For any defects that may be present apply a patching compound to cover them, when dry, sand the repaired areas. This step makes the surface even when painting so that it is easier to paint on.
- Prime the Walls: The next thing you need to do is prime your garage walls. This is very essential if the walls are bare drywalls or if you have painted your walls with a darker color. The main task of a good primer is to allow the paint to stick better to the surface and to make the surface more even. Select the best quality primer and paint it on the walls uniformly without any missed areas.
Applying the Paint
Epoxy paint comes in two components which have to be blended before use. Always use the manufacturer’s instructions on how to mix the resin and the hardener. When you want to paint larger areas, it is recommended to use a roller to apply the epoxy paint. It enables one to apply the paint on the surface in the shortest time and in the most efficient manner. However, before rolling the main sections of the walls, trim or “cut in” around the edges where the walls meet the ceiling, floor, and corners. Paint these areas with a brush first because a roller cannot get into these areas properly.
Get Help From Professionals
To get the best outcome and avoid some risks associated with painting, it is advisable to seek professional services to paint the walls of your garage. Professionals have the skills, time, and most importantly the appropriate tools to apply epoxy paint in the best way possible.
Come To Us For Your Garage Wall Painting
Are you in search of a good floor coating company for your home or business premises? You should visit Garage Floor Concrete Coatings. Our office is based in Simi Valley, CA; however, we also assist people from other nearby cities. If you need help painting your garage walls after the coating of the floor, we can assist you. Our professional approach and the best quality work will make your garage look its best. You can give us a call at (805) 638-7181 to speak with us and learn more about our floor coating and garage painting combo special offers!