Question regarding indoor brickwork painting?

Freebyman

Hi, I have a conservatory with bare walls which I have painted on the interior with masonry paint. My question is since they are interior walls do I have to use masonry paint or would ordinary emulsion do the job the same way?

If it does it means we can the colour we want as the choice of masonry paint is limited

macman

So it already has a coat of masonry paint? If so you could probably recoat internally with emulsion, but it won't be as long lasting. Masonry paint is intended to withstand the weather so not needed internally. Don't put emulsion paint direct on bare brickwork as it will just soak it up-you need to seal the surface first.
But if you want masonry paint, can't you just go to somewhere where they'll mix it to your required colour?

Freebyman

Yes it has a coat of sandtex smooth masonry paint, I think I can get some dulux made up to the exact colour but since money is always at a premium these days its cheaper and easier to get emulsion. Would I be advised to use vinyl or matt?

macman

I think that depends on what you prefer, either will do.
Why not just test an area with a bit of old emulsion first to see how it takes?

Freebyman

Thanks, thats a great idea. I will try it tomorrow.

Freebyman

Thanks, thats a great idea. I will try it tomorrow.