[Swifty250]

Basement exposed joists paint type?

Hi,

I will be spraying the exposed JOISTS (thanks Neal!) in my basement a flat black. This includes wood, pvc, copper, and galvanized metal. I am trying to determine the best paint type to use on this. It seems dryfall may be a good choice, but some say there's no point to using it given the low height (8ft) and the fact that the paint wont dry before hitting the ground. This part does not concern me, as I will have everything covered. I am simply looking for the best paint covering for the job.

Any suggestions?

*Bonus question: What spray tip size?

 

[Nealtw]

Hi,

I will be spraying the exposed rafters in my basement a flat black. This includes wood, pvc, copper, and galvanized metal. I am trying to determine the best paint type to use on this. It seems dryfall may be a good choice, but some say there's no point to using it given the low height (8ft) and the fact that the paint wont dry before hitting the ground. This part does not concern me, as I will have everything covered. I am simply looking for the best paint covering for the job.

Any suggestions?

*Bonus question: What spray tip size?

Well you can not paint basement rafters.

:biggrin2:
Only because the rafters hold up the roof, ceiling joists or upper floor joists is what you have in a basement.

 

[Swifty250]

Re: Basement exposed JOISTS paint type?

Thanks Neal! JOISTS

 

[Bud9051]

Neal is Picky

Not a paint pro, but suspect one will be along.
Post pictures, maybe before and after as this option pops up occasionally and the results I've seen are very nice.

Bud

 

[cocomonkeynuts]

dryfall coatings have good adhesion to a variety of substrates including wood and galvanized metal are able to be applied with minimal surface prep and usually available in a stock flat black. That is their intended use. Otherwise prime with an acrylic primer and use any cheap flat black



Benjaminmoore 395 for example:

https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us...amin-moore-professional-line-of-prep-products

 

[mark sr]

I don't think I've ever sprayed dryfall on anything other than a commercial or industrial job. I've always just used flat black latex paint thinned a little - no primer on open basement ceilings.




I forgot to add make sure any heat ducts are clean, they often get installed with an oily film on them which must be removed if you want the paint to adhere well.

 

[woodco]

I wouldnt prime it. Just shoot some black up there.