If you have a garage that you constantly use, it’s time to figure out how and what to paint the walls in the garage with. Some people think that everything is clear here - the interior of the garage should not be anything unusual, so you can use even the simplest paint.
In fact, things are somewhat different, which we will talk about in the article.
Garage paint and room operating conditions
The decorative design must create an antistatic surface and be immune to the formation of pathogenic microorganisms. Before deciding what to paint the walls in the garage with, it is important to understand the essence of the use of the room itself:
- Garage is a poorly heated room;
- Based on the first point, the appearance of mold under such conditions is inevitable;
- The composition must include bactericidal components;
- First, the walls are coated with antiseptic agents.
The garage is rarely cleaned. That’s why there is a large accumulation of dust and dirt here.
The decorative design must create an antistatic surface and be immune to the formation of pathogenic microorganisms.
Paint requirements
The paint composition must correspond to the conditions in which the garage is operated:
- According to statistics, only every twentieth garage is heated on a regular basis. In other cases, there is no heating system. Lack of heating in damp conditions leads to the formation of mold. Thus, the paint must contain bactericidal additives and also be resistant to low temperatures. If the paint does not contain bactericidal substances, it is necessary to coat the surface (both outside and inside) with an antiseptic composition before painting.
- The coating should not be too light or bright, since the conditions in which the garage is operated involve the presence of dirt, soot and dust. The best color background option is dark and non-staining.
- If the garage is frequently cleaned, then for the above reasons the surface will have to be scrubbed quite intensively. This leads to another recommendation: the coating must be resistant to friction.
- The material that will be painted also needs to be taken into account. For concrete, one type of paint is better, for metal - another.
- The paint and varnish material must be fireproof, since there are fuels and lubricants in the garage.
- Coatings (especially floors) must be resistant to mechanical stress.
- The garage space is operated under conditions of interaction with chemicals: drops of oil or gasoline fall on the floor, exhaust vapors penetrate into the air, etc. Therefore, the paint must be resistant to aggressive environments.
- The coating must be resistant to the absorption of odors.
- If we are talking about a metal garage, the paint must contain anti-corrosion additives.
Read this article on how to paint a concrete garage floor.
Types of paint coatings suitable for garages
The choice of paint for the inside of a garage is based on the properties of the composition, as well as cost. Paints can be universal or intended for use in certain climatic conditions. The presence or absence of heating, and the material from which the structure itself is directly constructed are also fundamental factors.
Paints can be universal or intended for use in certain climatic conditions.
Pentaphale
The base is pentaphalic resin. It includes dyes, oils and other components. Pentaphal paints are divided into two types depending on their functional purpose.
Painting the walls in the garage with pentaphale paints is carried out in various ways: rollers, brushes, and a spray gun. After application, it forms a protective, hydrophobic film with a high degree of density, which prevents the formation of pathogenic bacteria. There are several varieties of this type of paint.
After application, it forms a protective, hydrophobic film with a high degree of density.
Acrylic
The base of acrylic compositions is polyacrylates. Among the active components are organic solvents, which is why they are an environmentally friendly product that does not release toxic substances into the atmosphere.
Acrylic paints can be used to paint a garage made of any material. They are resistant to sunlight, have good hiding power and color fastness. At the same time, they have a long service life and low price.
Acrylic paints can be used to paint a garage made of any material.
Alkyd
Despite the apparent variety of alkyd paints, their composition remains unchanged: pentafal or glypthal varnishes, colors and solvents. The resulting indicators are achieved by adding various excipients. They stand out for their wear resistance and so on. Paints can have a glossy or matte finish. At the same time, this indicator does not affect their technical characteristics.
They stand out for their durability.
Epoxy
Garage paint based on epoxy resin is durable, has a wide choice of palettes, patterns, and is primarily resistant to abrasion. Thanks to the latter circumstance, epoxy compounds are ideal for decorating rooms with small space.
They are divided into:
- Powdery;
- In the form of sprays;
- Consisting of two components.
When working with such finishing materials, constant ventilation is necessary.
Garage paint based on epoxy resin is durable, has a wide range of colors and patterns, and is highly resistant to abrasion.
Polyurethane
This type of paintwork material is characterized by increased strength, wear resistance, and moisture impermeability. They are suitable for processing any type of surface, extending the service life of the material. They do not react to the influence of an aggressive environment, forming a strong thickened layer. A high hiding power will help hide minor unevenness on the surface.
This type of paintwork material is characterized by increased strength, wear resistance, and moisture impermeability.
Characteristics of different types of paint
Not only alkyd, but also such options as polyurethane and acrylic, pentaphthalic have become popular. Each variety deserves a more detailed consideration.
About pentaphthalic enamels
This option wins in terms of accessibility. The base most often has enamel, designated as PF-115. But concrete walls don’t go well with the material.
High resistance to moisture is the main reason why pentaphthalic enamels have become so popular. The coating of this material is protected by a dense film with hydrophobic properties.
The coatings are free from the ability to fade over time. After all, in the garage itself there is no direct exposure to ultraviolet rays. The quality of preliminary surface preparation affects how the garage paint itself will serve.
Acrylic paints
This water-based option is often used when painting garages. The reasons for its popularity lie in the following advantages:
- Antistatic coating effect. This means that less dust settles on the surface.
- Wide choice in terms of colors.
- Maintains integrity after any cleaning, wet or dry.
- Moisture resistant.
- Ability to maintain performance even when temperatures vary greatly.
- Friction resistance. It is also guaranteed if the surface is whitened.
But acrylic is quite expensive, and for many this is a serious drawback.
Properties of epoxy paints
When using epoxy, the surface does not require preliminary preparation. Just one layer is enough to create a high-quality surface. These paints have other advantages, including:
- Ability to easily cleanse dirt.
- Moisture resistance.
- Resistance to aggressive chemical environments.
- Ability to resist mechanical stress.
- Excellent adhesion (adhesion) with different materials.
But there are also disadvantages. It can take quite a long time to dry. There is no resistance to ultraviolet rays; after heating, wall paint in garages quickly begins to turn yellow.
About alkyd paints
This composition has many advantages.
- High interlayer adhesion.
- Adhesion to other materials, including plaster and metal, concrete and wood.
- Resistance to atmospheric factors.
- Low requirements for the quality of surface preparation.
- Affordable prices.
- Contains only one component. This is a convenient solution for those who are thinking about how to paint a metal garage.
The disadvantages are poor resistance to moisture and active chemical components, the need for a temperature of 5 degrees, and the need to wait a long time for the paint to dry. The result is a thin layer.
Polyurethane enamels
Main positive features:
- Water resistance.
- Resistant to environments with aggressive substances.
- Thick layer.
- Dry residue.
- High level of elasticity, abrasion resistance.
But this material is toxic and requires serious technical breaks after applying each layer. In this case, you cannot do without thorough surface preparation. Finally, there is more than one component in the composition. Because of this, painting your garage walls may not be as effective.
How to choose the right coating
How to paint the walls in a garage if it is not heated? Materials for outdoor work that have improved performance. The optimal choice here is polyurethane mixtures, which can be applied in a wide temperature range from -10 to +35 degrees. Acrylic mixtures are no less reliable than polyurethane ones, but at the same time they are the most affordable. The choice is wider for the design of a heated garage. All of the above compositions are suitable for it.
The optimal choice here is polyurethane mixtures, which can be applied in a wide temperature range from -10 to +35 degrees.
Dyeing technology: step-by-step instructions
Painting the walls in the garage is carried out according to the following rules:
- The temperature conditions in the garage must correspond to those recommended in the paint instructions.
- The first layer is the base layer, the paint is diluted thinner and applied in a thin layer.
- Start painting from the corners using brushes.
- Wooden walls are painted in the direction of the grain.
- When working with a roller, remove excess paint from the ribbed part of the container.
- The stripes are applied vertically - in the direction from the ceiling to the floor and back, then rubbed with horizontal movements.
- The spray gun is held at a distance of 30 centimeters from the wall and moved at a constant speed to ensure an even layer of paint.
After waiting the recommended time for drying the first layer, apply the second. Garage doors are kept open during operation and drying to speed up drying and avoid poisoning by fumes.
Help: when painting a garage, wear gloves, a respirator, special clothing, and goggles. Provide bright, even illumination to avoid unevenness.
Tips for choosing colors
This is a space in which there is little natural light, so light shades are advantageous. Here color will help in zoning the area. Considering that the garage is a place with sacred significance, where men spend a lot of time, when choosing the color of the walls in the garage, its “psychology” should be taken into account. See how it affects a person’s well-being and mood.
This is a space in which there is little natural light, so light shades are advantageous.
Ceramic tile finishing
This is the material that ideally meets all the stated requirements that we talked about earlier. The material is fireproof, beautiful, reliable, durable, easy to wash, and resistant to moisture. Such a wall will be able to withstand various types of loads.
To decorate the walls and floor of the garage, it is recommended to use clinker and porcelain tiles. They have high strength, scratch resistance and excellent wear resistance. And due to the matte coating, you will get a non-slip surface. If you want to save money, you can use regular tiles.
Advice! To save money, only the lower part of the walls, which is especially exposed to load and external factors, can be treated with clinker tiles. You can paint the top part or apply decorative plaster.
As for the disadvantages of the material, it is worth noting the heavy weight and high cost of both the tiles and their installation.
Tools for work
The speed and quality of work carried out is influenced by correctly selected work equipment: roller, spray gun, brushes, containers.
Spray gun
Working with a spray gun is easy for experienced craftsmen. The device allows paint to penetrate even small cracks, sealing them well. However, only people with experience can work with it.
The device allows paint to penetrate even small cracks, sealing them well.
Paint roller
For alkyd compositions, a tool with a velor coloring part is suitable. For water-dispersed ones - foam rubber, polyamide or with a soft part made of natural materials.
For alkyd compositions, a tool with a velor coloring part is suitable.
Paint brushes
Brushes are divided into two categories: those with natural fibers and those with artificial fibers (polyester). With all the advantages of natural pile, it quickly loses its original, working shape. On flat surfaces it is more convenient to work with flat brushes, in corners - with round ones. It is advisable to choose products with a wooden handle.
On flat surfaces it is more convenient to work with flat brushes, in corners - with round ones.
Painting methods
The coloring method is selected based on the working conditions. In an empty room, it is better to work with a sprayer, giving preference to compositions with a thick texture. Where there is furniture, it is easier to work with a brush or roller. Seams and brickwork are easier to work with a brush.
In an empty room, it is better to work with a sprayer, giving preference to compositions with a thick texture.
Technology of work execution
The plane is first primed. This improves subsequent grip. The primer helps reduce paint consumption. You need to choose it based on the base material.
Vertical surfaces subject to condensation are additionally coated with an appropriate primer. A primer with a matting effect will help to achieve an even coating on the old one.
The primer helps reduce paint consumption.
Preparatory work
Painting the inside of a garage involves a number of preparatory works. Initially, you need to prepare the walls by removing the old decoration. Then they are primed.
Initially, you need to prepare the walls by removing the old decoration.
Stages of preparation of brick and concrete surfaces
First, the walls are inspected for unevenness and chips. Then all cement stains are removed. Check the quality of the brick plaster. If necessary, loose elements are fixed using a cement-sand mixture. The seams are filled with cement mixture.
Oil stains should be removed as they will bleed through the paint over time. If possible, the walls are washed or at least vacuumed.
If possible, the walls are washed or at least vacuumed.
Stages of preparation of metal surfaces
The old coating is removed from the surfaces using a suitable method. Then, solvents are used to remove oil stains. Rust is removed with a special remover. Irregularities are eliminated with metal putty.
Rust is removed with a special remover.
Stages of preparing wooden surfaces
The old coating is removed. The surface is degreased, and the existing depressions are sealed with a special wood putty. Then, the surface is sanded, cleaned of dust and primed.
The surface is degreased, and the existing depressions are sealed with a special wood putty.
Racks and shelves in the arrangement of the garage
Often, among the multitude of suitcases, mezzanines, and bicycles, there is not even a place to park a car, let alone sit in a pleasant, friendly male company in the evening. Therefore, important details in the arrangement of a garage are not only the floor and walls, but also racks and hanging shelves for storing tools, household items and auto parts.
A frame metal shelving unit located along the wall (and if the space of the room allows, you can install a U-shaped shelving unit for three walls), like a faithful friend, will help separate the essential from the unimportant. But first of all, you should conduct an audit of the accumulated things and only then make accurate measurements of the width, length and depth of the structure.
The depth of standard structures in a hardware store is usually up to 1 meter, but this is often not enough, so many car enthusiasts prefer custom-made shelving. In this case, the depth must be determined based on the size of the largest item that will stand on the shelf of the rack. This could be a large suitcase, tires, etc. To prevent a lot of dirt, dust and moisture from accumulating, it is better to drill small holes in the shelves. So, the tools do not rust or gather dust.
By leaving a distance of about 30 centimeters between the floor and the bottom shelf of the rack, you will greatly simplify wet cleaning of the garage, which will now not take much time.
When assembling a frame rack, it is better to use a metal corner (30 by 30 mm) with bolted connections or a profiled pipe. Of course, you can also use welding, but this is not always profitable or convenient. Aluminum profiles are also not suitable for drywall due to their insufficient strength.
An excellent material for shelves is moisture-resistant plywood. It does not absorb moisture, is strong and durable. For enhanced protection, the plywood can be sealed with varnish. You should not make the shelves too long, as the plywood may bend.
Of course, racks and shelves can be purchased at any specialized store, but such a purchase will cost you a lot.
Features of painting on plaster
The process of preparing previously plastered surfaces is similar to the pre-treatment of any others. All uneven surfaces are also puttied. Then the surface is dried, a layer of primer is applied, after which the walls must dry well for at least six hours.
Taking into account the porosity of the material structure, paint consumption for treating plastered surfaces doubles.
The surface is dried, a layer of primer is applied, after which the walls must dry thoroughly for at least six hours.
Primer of brick walls
Before painting, it is recommended to prime the brick wall
There is a statement: preliminary primer is not applied to walls made of facing, sand-lime and ceramic bricks. To dispel the misconception, you should know about the properties of the paint itself. The oil composition adheres better to the surface, especially with a similar composition, after applying a layer of primer. Therefore, the use of a preparatory base is the key to long service life even when painting a fireplace with heat-resistant paint.
Dyeing process
Following simple “steps” will help make the process easier. By following these recommendations, you can save material consumption:
- The base layer should not be thick;
- Painting begins from any of the corners.
Paints based on polyurethane or alkyd resin are applied in strokes, which are then rubbed over the surface.
Painting begins from any of the corners.
Approximate prices
How much will it cost to decorate a garage in one way or another? We provide an approximate price table so that you can quickly find your bearings.
| Material | Price (sq.m/rub) |
| Ceramic tile | from 300 |
| Porcelain tiles | from 550 |
| Clinker | from 700 |
| Plaster | from 275 for 30 kg |
| PVC panels | from 400 |
| Drywall | from 250 rubles for 1 sheet (3 sq.m.) |
| Lining | from 420 |
How to care for painted garage walls
Not only painting, but also subsequent proper care will help keep the coating in good condition for a long period. If oil stains appear, they can be removed immediately using water and detergent.
Industrial stains are removed with a solvent. Cracks that appear are immediately puttied, leveled and repainted. Clean the walls with a soft cloth soaked in soapy water.
If oil stains appear, they can be removed immediately using water and detergent.
Aftercare
Proper painting is only half the battle for the reliability and durability of the applied paint coating. It is necessary to ensure proper care, which largely depends on the type of coloring composition and the method of its application.
There are mandatory actions that will preserve the color, beauty and protection of the room:
- To remove stains from grease and oils, wipes soaked in anti-grease cleaning water solutions are used.
- White Spirit or another solvent will remove contamination from chemical compounds.
- If cracks, chips or other defects appear on the surface, then to eliminate them it is necessary to embroider the defect, putty, dry, sand and re-paint the area.
- Painted surfaces should be wiped with a rag soaked in an aqueous solution of detergents 1-2 times a week.
Important
Important: neglected defects or cracks become points that will reduce the durability and protective properties of the entire coating, so they must be eliminated as soon as they are noticed.
Useful tips from the experts
Experts advise choosing the right paint. The service life of the coating depends on this. Attention is paid to characteristics. It is important to remember that the garage is not a place where flammable coatings are used. It is not necessary to paint the garage walls with expensive compounds. Budget options are suitable.
Experts advise choosing the right paint.
Painting a garage is not a very different process from painting other spaces. And paints are not a particularly demanding finishing option. The main thing is to take into account the standard recommendations: choose the right coating material, its color, and also take the time to prepare the surface and tools.
Choosing a painting tool
Probably, many car owners will agree that it is much easier to repair a car if you use high-quality tools. After all, it also happens that there is no tool that is so necessary, through which you have to use your imagination and make your own analogue of this tool. That is why, in order to avoid various inconveniences during painting, we advise you to purchase the following tools:
If you wish, you can also buy or borrow a spray bottle, which you can easily use to paint the entire surface, from the ceiling to the doors.
