[Closed] Garage freshen up - painting brick walls

Can I just put Screwfix No Nonsense masonry paint straight on to 60s red brick work?

Yes. Ideally, brush (or hoover!) the walls first.

You can, but i wouldnt
I would spend a few quid more on sandtex smooth masonary paimt.
Its a quality product, fixatropic, and more importantly breathable.
Great coverage
Buy the masonary rollet set from screwfix ay the same time

Yes, the only difference I found was the wet paint smell hangs around for months if you use it indoors. Asside from that had no problems.

Masonry roller for 99% of it, then a big masonry brush for the edges and any deep bits of pointing that get missed by the roller.

I'd agree with the above. I suspect the Screwfix stuff will be fine but Sandtex is very good if you can find it at a decent price. Definitely want to give it a brush first to knock off the dust and anything loose. A stiff broom works ok for this

Sweet cheers I'll crack on.

Looks like Sandex is actually the same price too 🙂

I used screwfix stuff, it was good as gold, would use again.

100% get a masonry roller and a big brush.

I did exactly this, 60's red brick took 4 coats of no nonsense masonary paint, didnt seal or prime the walls which is why it prob took 4 coats, but still looks good few years later

sure you want to bother painting that wall with those dirty tyres on it?

A white wall with a bit of mud on will look a lot better than what’s there now I reckon!

tbh i just used an old tub of emulsion. its ok so long as you dont get it wet

Rectangle of textured doorstep paint where the wheels meet the wall...

Linky, maybe...

Cheers all, finally got around to doing it, 2 coats of Sandtex.

Once we got the garage tidy enough to start it took no time at all. New shelves and floor tiles on the way too 🙂

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Those hangers are setting off my CDO...

Looks all white to me...😂