The best paint for painting floor joists is a non shiny or matte paint.
Best paint for floor joists.
When calculating how many gallons of paint to buy.
Cheap 3 mil plastic sheeting from walmart works great and is only 1 39 for a 9 x 12 sheet.
You do not want the ceiling to be obtrusive.
Paint all the surfaces and edges with a paintbrush making sure you.
Painting the joists and other fixtures of a basement ceiling is most easily accomplished with an airless paint sprayer.
A flat finish with a water based paint is a better option.
The joists were pressure treated lumber so i was surprised at how badly decayed they were.
To paint only the joists and not pipes or the subfloor above use a paint roller and a brush.
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Climb a ladder and paint the joists by hand.
Coat the joists with a moisture resistant stain or sealer before you install them to provide an extra level of protection.
Use an airless.
Step 1 clean the ceiling pipes and duct work in the room to remove debris dirt and grease from all the surfaces that will be painted.
Last summer i helped a carpenter buddy tear out a rotten deck.
Paint sprayers produce some overspray and you ll want to protect all the surrounding areas from paint dust.