Hi all. I came upon this site via contractortalk.com. In signing up for the forums there I noticed that one must be a contractor, and the DIY'ers need to register and post here. Frankly, I'd much rather post my question there as the activity and level of expertise seem much better than at this site. But, beggars can't be choosers!
Okay, on to the topic at hand. I'm gearing up to paint my interior garage walls. 'm new to painting, but I want to do this project right the first time. Most people would think, "it's only a garage", but I am a perfectionist with the quality of my work both professionally and as a hobbyist / DYI'er. Plus, this is a prelude to my painting our kitchen next year. In other words, I am willing to purchase the right products and spend the time required to produce the best results.
More about the project. The area is 20' x 20' drywall. Spackling was applied and sanded by the builder. My goal is a flat white color that will stand up to rubbing, or better yet, clean off easily. I'm not budget conscious (to a point ). The house is now 3 years old, and the garage has seen only light duty with the notable exception of cigarette smoke. My girlfriend (and formerly myself) smokes cigarettes in the garage, typically with the garage door closed. By my conservative estimate, over 20,000 cigarettes have been smoked in this garage. Appalling, I know. That's why I quit!
Seriously, here are my observations about the garage's condition:
Thanks everyone!
Okay, on to the topic at hand. I'm gearing up to paint my interior garage walls. 'm new to painting, but I want to do this project right the first time. Most people would think, "it's only a garage", but I am a perfectionist with the quality of my work both professionally and as a hobbyist / DYI'er. Plus, this is a prelude to my painting our kitchen next year. In other words, I am willing to purchase the right products and spend the time required to produce the best results.
More about the project. The area is 20' x 20' drywall. Spackling was applied and sanded by the builder. My goal is a flat white color that will stand up to rubbing, or better yet, clean off easily. I'm not budget conscious (to a point ). The house is now 3 years old, and the garage has seen only light duty with the notable exception of cigarette smoke. My girlfriend (and formerly myself) smokes cigarettes in the garage, typically with the garage door closed. By my conservative estimate, over 20,000 cigarettes have been smoked in this garage. Appalling, I know. That's why I quit!
Seriously, here are my observations about the garage's condition:
- I'm concerned with the effects of paint adhesion with respect to the cigarette smoke.
- There are some tire marks on the drywall from parking my motorcycle.
- The walls have a thick coat of dust.
- Wiped all walls down with a damp soapy rag to get rid of excess dust.
- Masked window and door trim with blue 1 1/2" 3M tape.
- The Behr line leaves a lot to be desired from a professional's standpoint
- Everyone has their favorites, but I saw positive remarks about BM, P&L (Ace Hardware nearby), SW (store nearby) and various regional brands.
Thanks everyone!