I want to start a discussion on whether unheated garage interior walls should be painted with interior or exterior, with a poll included. We've had two inquiries here and it seems the feedback is mixed. It matches the general info I've found elsewhere online, and haven't found a definitive rec on paint co websites. We have a consensus on paint and primer in one. I think we need a forum consensus here.
To me it's a no brainer, exterior. Even with limited exposure, they're still exposed to temperature extremes, which is all I need to vote yeah. I believe that's one of the key formula distinctions between interior and exterior paints.
Also, exterior flats must be forumlated to experience rain, which I'm sure interior flats would buckle under. So a finish more resistant to water and wipable would be a benefit in a garage.
Personally, I've painted a number of garage interiors over the years and the choice has never been a question. I talked to a paint store manager who agreed, he would never recommend interior for that purpose. It's not as if exterior is significantly more expensive, and you don't need top of the line for a garage. What's the sticking point? Why take the risk?
I made this a blind poll. I was tempted to make it public which would have show how each person voted. If you vote interior, please explain why. I really don't care, it's not my garage, but I'm curious.
To me it's a no brainer, exterior. Even with limited exposure, they're still exposed to temperature extremes, which is all I need to vote yeah. I believe that's one of the key formula distinctions between interior and exterior paints.
Also, exterior flats must be forumlated to experience rain, which I'm sure interior flats would buckle under. So a finish more resistant to water and wipable would be a benefit in a garage.
Personally, I've painted a number of garage interiors over the years and the choice has never been a question. I talked to a paint store manager who agreed, he would never recommend interior for that purpose. It's not as if exterior is significantly more expensive, and you don't need top of the line for a garage. What's the sticking point? Why take the risk?
I made this a blind poll. I was tempted to make it public which would have show how each person voted. If you vote interior, please explain why. I really don't care, it's not my garage, but I'm curious.
