This is the tried and true method that builders have been using to protect deck joists and beams for many many years.
Best paint for floor joist.
This guest post on how to paint a basement ceiling with exposed joists comes from a reader and friend of one project closer chuck williams.
To paint only the joists and not pipes or the subfloor above use a paint roller and a brush.
Climb a ladder and paint the joists by hand.
This also happens to be one of the cheaper methods as a roll of 15lb felt tar paper is generally inexpensive.
Fred told me of his tentative plans to paint his open.
Chuck is an amateur carpenter and diy weekend warrior.
Because you will be painting a large area over your head it will be easier to use a spray painter.
You do not want the ceiling to be obtrusive.
During my efforts to upgrade my unfinished basement i wanted an alternative to the typical acoustic tile drop ceiling or drywall ceiling.
If you don t already have one rent one for the.
A drywall saw works great for this.
When calculating how many gallons of paint to buy.
A flat finish with a water based paint is a better option.
The best paint for painting floor joists is a non shiny or matte paint.
If you re building a new deck cover the joists with rubbery adhesive backed flashing tape.
Coat the joists with a moisture resistant stain or sealer before you install them to provide an extra level of protection.