White paint on walls in garage

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wrb_subie

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I'm going to be painting the garage this weekend and I've read various articles on types of white that reflect best. Any recommendations on what type of paint would be best. I did a search on here and didn't find much so if it's been covered already I apologize but would like some recommendations.

Fyi I was planning on either lowes or menards for where I was going to buy it from. Thanks in advance
 
For the garage:
I prefer white paint that has an "Eggshell" finish/sheen.

For me...
It provides the perfect low-gloss reflectance-value.


Bob
 
yes I have primed the walls (textured cause I'm not the best drywaller)but now need to add some white. I purchased floor tiles and a bunch of other stuff. Will post pics when it's all done but it's all coming along good. I just feel the past few years when I have customers show up my garage hasn't looked all that good.
 
It all depends on how you use it and how clean it is. Eggshell to satin will look nice but the glossier paints clean better. I did mine in a high gloss ultrawhite exterior enamel. I have issues with dirt, bugs and spiderwebs. With the glossy paint, I can wipe the whole wall with APC . It is very bright and sterile looking since I did the ceiling too. This may not look well to most. The floor will soon get epoxy.
 
Smitty4x4 said:
It all depends on how you use it and how clean it is. Eggshell to satin will look nice but the glossier paints clean better. I did mine in a high gloss ultrawhite exterior enamel. I have issues with dirt, bugs and spiderwebs. With the glossy paint, I can wipe the whole wall with APC . It is very bright and sterile looking since I did the ceiling too. This may not look well to most. The floor will soon get epoxy.
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You and I are in COMPLETE agreement.

I used...let me go look at the can...Dutch Boy Ultra Clean, semi-gloss, Ultra White. This is also 'self-priming'.

Bill
 
My wife didn't like how bright and shiney it was at first. Once she saw how easy it was to clean, she was on board. The bright white high gloss also helps with the not so great lighting. Since its a garage, the overall aesthetics are not as important as form and function. We just park cars in it and I detail there so I went with what works for me. Once I seal the base of the walls and install an epoxy floor coating, I will be able to rinse it out with a hose.
I will admit though that some guys have done some really nice garages. The ones you don't mind hanging out in, kind of like a man cave.
 
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