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Masonry paint and equipment?

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BoxerfanUK
BoxerfanUK Posts: 727 Forumite
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Hello all,
I want to paint the inside walls of my double garage.  It's attached to the house and is a cavity wall all around brick outside and dense concrete block inside.  All bone dry no damp issues.

What would you recommend in terms of paint?  I'm considering Sandtex ultra smooth in brilliant white but welcome any other views.

Also, how best to apply, brush, roller or combo?  Again, any specific product recommendations welcome.

Many thanks

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  • WilliamG
    WilliamG Posts: 5 Forumite
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    If silk emulsion is cheaper I'd use that apply with a masonry roller and a brush for the edges. 
  • BoxerfanUK
    BoxerfanUK Posts: 727 Forumite
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    Thanks William.  I hadn't really thought of just using silk emulsion tbh.  I know it's only internal but I Just thought that masonry paint may be a bit more hardwearing as I use the garage as a DIY workshop as well as car parking, however I stand to be corrected on that.  Anyone else with any views?
  • greyteam1959
    greyteam1959 Posts: 4,710 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    The bare block walls are going to need sealing before painting with anything I would have thought.
    The Sandtex masonry paint is excellent & 10 % off at Toolstation at the moment.

  • BoxerfanUK
    BoxerfanUK Posts: 727 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Photogenic
    thanks greyteam 1959
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