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Paintin' the basement

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2004 Nov. - 2005 Jan.: Home and Garden (ARCHIVES): Paintin' the basement users admin

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Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Is there any type of paint that you should or should NOT use to paint a basement?

Thanks!

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 10:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Since basements tend to be damper, I would paint with a kitchen and bath paint. Use a good primer/sealer first and you should be set. Don't buy a cheap paint..I would stick with a good brand name.

If you are painting a basement floor (i.e. cement) I am sure there are special paints for that too.

If you are painting the stairs down to the basement, make sure it has something in it so they are not slippery after. Also..a tip for painting stairs...paint every other one...so you can get back upstairs/downstairs and you are not stuck. The following day paint the others.

Djgirl
Member

07-17-2002

Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 11:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
There are special paints for basements, my advice for using them is to paint in the summer/fall since the paint is really stinky! It's an alkaline based product.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 11:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Look for Epoxy paints...they are strong-smelling.

Conejo
Member

08-23-2002

Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Julieboo, are the basement walls finished or are they concrete block?

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 11:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The ones I am painting are concrete....

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
um, and what if we already painted one wall using regular interior flat latex paint? Hope that is not a bad thing...

Karuuna
Member

08-31-2000

Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Painting on concrete that is not first prepared will likely result in the paint peeling off.

You may need to use an acid-based preparation, usually available at your Home Supply store. You also need to vaccuum the floor thoroughly immediately before painting to remove dust and concrete particles.

There are also stains for concrete that last longer and won't peel.

I'd go to a paint store, or hardware that has some familiarity with the products available, and buy what they recommend.

Schoolmarm
Member

02-18-2001

Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 12:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
There is a paint that is especially made for basement concrete block. I got a whole bunch at Sherwin Williams. It has a bonding agent for the concrete and helps seal out dampness. There are other paints for the basement floor....PRIME first!

OPEN the windows! Painting the basement really smells!

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 1:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Everyone!!! I do appreciate it. :-)