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30-03-07, 01:29 PM

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30-03-07, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubberduckofdeath

What should I paint the inner walls and floor with?

Wall paint and floor paint, respectively.

this is the Idle Banter, what were you expecting?! sound advice?!

30-03-07, 01:34 PM

I'd think you'd have to apply some plaster to the bricks first (smooth surface to paint, waterproofing, etc), and then paint over that, but I'm really no expert on the subject so can't recommend anything specific. As for the floor, I'll be waiting on other's opinions too...

30-03-07, 01:38 PM

you'll need to seal the brick and plaster before you can paint onto it otherwise you'll be applying paint for the rest of your days. its blinking expensive too! compared to run of the mill paint anyhoo

i have nothing helpful to add other than congratulations on being a homeowner.

30-03-07, 01:41 PM

Bare bricks? I'd use cheap trade white emulsion and resign myself to having to do it twice because of the absorbtion. Floor? Floor paint. Seriously.

When's the party then?

Sid Squid · 30-03-07, 01:42 PM

For the walls, if they're firm then masonry paint, if they have a loose surface then either stabilising solution or a mix or water and PVA first, then paint, or varnish. For the floor there is specific floor paint available.

30-03-07, 01:42 PM

Congrats on the new house btw!

are you still in Guildford?

fizzwheel · 30-03-07, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keithd

you'll need to seal the brick and plaster before you can paint onto it otherwise you'll be applying paint for the rest of your days. its blinking expensive too! compared to run of the mill paint anyhoo

He's right you know. If you dont seal it the damp will come through and it'll bubble the paint off and then it'll look rubbish.

You could try some Unibond, if you water it down and then paint the bricks and the floor with it, it oughta seal it, My builder dad did this with his garage floor years ago and its been fine.

If you havent got a dampcourse or a membrane under the concrete of your garage floor doesnt matter what you do the damp will come through eventually though.

Gazza77 · 30-03-07, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubberduckofdeath

Currently, I'm planning on:

- Painting the walls
- Painting the floor

Why?!

Skip · 30-03-07, 02:01 PM

Excellent thread! I am moving next Wednesday and was wondering how to do exactly what you had asked. I was just going to emulsion the walls (£8.99 for 10 litres in Homebase) and then some proper floor paint for, errr, the floor!

Whats this Unibond stuff you are talking about Fizz? Is it like Thomsons Waterseal??

30-03-07, 01:29 PM	#1
rubberduckofdeath Guest Posts: n/a	Garage! . Last edited by rubberduckofdeath; 01-01-12 at 08:41 PM.

30-03-07, 01:34 PM	#3
Filipe M. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Garage! I'd think you'd have to apply some plaster to the bricks first (smooth surface to paint, waterproofing, etc), and then paint over that, but I'm really no expert on the subject so can't recommend anything specific. As for the floor, I'll be waiting on other's opinions too...

30-03-07, 01:38 PM	#4
keithd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Garage! you'll need to seal the brick and plaster before you can paint onto it otherwise you'll be applying paint for the rest of your days. its blinking expensive too! compared to run of the mill paint anyhoo i have nothing helpful to add other than congratulations on being a homeowner.

30-03-07, 01:41 PM	#5
chazzyb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Garage! Bare bricks? I'd use cheap trade white emulsion and resign myself to having to do it twice because of the absorbtion. Floor? Floor paint. Seriously. When's the party then?

30-03-07, 01:42 PM	#6
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Garage! For the walls, if they're firm then masonry paint, if they have a loose surface then either stabilising solution or a mix or water and PVA first, then paint, or varnish. For the floor there is specific floor paint available. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

30-03-07, 01:42 PM	#7
Fizzy Fish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Garage! Congrats on the new house btw! are you still in Guildford?

30-03-07, 02:01 PM	#10
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Re: Garage! Excellent thread! I am moving next Wednesday and was wondering how to do exactly what you had asked. I was just going to emulsion the walls (£8.99 for 10 litres in Homebase) and then some proper floor paint for, errr, the floor! Whats this Unibond stuff you are talking about Fizz? Is it like Thomsons Waterseal?? __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

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