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Exterior paint for garage ceiling.
It s more resistant to moisture than interior paint and it often contains a mildewcide.
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.
Even though exterior paint is formulated for outdoor use there s a lot to be said for using an exterior wall paint for the interior walls of your garage.
When paint is applied directly over new drywall the paint soaks into the surface too fast resulting in a poor finish.
First paint the edges with a 4 inch brush.
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.
Exterior paint is formulated with stronger binders.
Put your safety glasses on and keep them in place for the entire time you are painting.
Although the garage has no direct exposure to the elements it is still vulnerable to their affects.
Painting garage walls and ceiling.
Exterior paint is thicker tougher and mildew resistant so use an exterior acrylic latex paint.
Having chosen the paint it was just a matter of completing the actual painting job.
Allow the edging to dry before you proceed.
You can find this at your local hardware store see it at lowe s or on amazon.
Pva primer seals the surface of new drywall for durability and an even paint finish.