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Re: [Shop-talk] Best paint for concrete block

To: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>, Shop Talk List <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Best paint for concrete block
From: bk13 <bk13@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012 21:07:56 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
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Wayne - I painted my old house - stucco and poured concrete foundation - with 
BEHR Interior/Exterior Masonry, Stucco and Brick Paint.  It worked well and 
still looked good 9 years later when we sold the house.  I sprayed it undiluted 
with a Wagner Power Painter.

Brian

-----Original Message-----
>From: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
>Sent: May 24, 2012 11:46 AM
>To: Shop Talk List <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Shop-talk] Best paint for concrete block
>
>Hi Guys,
>
>My Dad bought a new house recently, with 2 car garage / shop / basement on the 
>lower level.
>
>He wants to paint the concrete block walls for better lighting (reflectivity) 
>and aesthetics. One wall is below grade, but has no signs of any moisture 
>seepage in its 20 years, and the other is above (walk out.)
>
>What's the best kind of paint to use? I am NOT a fan of the "DryLok" stuff, 
>and moisture isn't an issue anyway. Is something like a plain semi-gloss latex 
>a good choice?
>
>-Wayne
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