Choosing Interior Garage Paint Colors

The garage is the perfect place to paint your home. The garage is where you keep your vehicles, your seasonal items and any other items you aren’t sure where to store. The paint color and the type of paint that you choose for your Garage is important. Before you grab the first can of paint, there are some things to think about.

Is It A Good Idea To Paint A Garage?

An improved appearance: A fresh coat can transform the look and feel a garage, making it appear cleaner, brighter and more usable as a living/working space rather than a storage area.

Protecting walls

The paint will protect your garage walls against stains and scuffs. It will help maintain the wall’s condition and make the garage easier to clean.

Increased lighting

By reflecting more light, lighter paint colors can help a garage appear more spacious and bright. If the garage is dark, this can help.

Organizations better organized

Paint the walls in a lighter color to make it easier for you to organize and see the items that are stored. Compare this to unpainted walls, which can blend clutter into the background.

Increased home value

When it’s time to sell your house, a neatly painted and well-maintained garage interior will add value.

Considerations To Make When Painting Your Garage

You should first consider how you will use the space. Do you use it as a space for storage or do your projects take place there? Park your cars inside? Do you use the garage as a gym or extra space? When choosing the color and finish for your paint, you should consider all of these factors.

The room’s function is described below.

White or beige are good choices if you use your garage primarily for storage. These colors will keep your garage looking neat and tidy. These neutral colors can be used to create a backdrop for different shelving, bins and cabinets. They can also help you find items if you have a good organization system.

If you plan to use your garage more as a work space or as a place to park your car and work on it, then bright white may not be your best option. It will show every little bit of dirt. You’re better to choose a neutral color that is a little darker, like gray or tan. These colors are better at hiding dirt and scuffs, and add visual interest.

If you want to use your garage more as an extension of your home, you can be more creative with the colors you choose. You can use the garage as a games area, home gym or just to relax. Choose colors that will make it seem brighter since most garages lack natural light. If you want to warm up the space, consider softer shades like blues or greens or white with yellow undertones or blush.

You can experiment with brighter or darker colors, but they will only work in rooms that don’t receive much natural light. For more inspiration, check out our post about painting dark rooms.

Garage conditions

When choosing the type of paint for your garage, it is important to consider its condition. You should first consider the type of surface that you are working with. The type of surface will vary from garage to garage, as not all garages have drywall and insulation.

What is the best paint for a high-moisture garage?

Use the same traditional interior water-based paint that you use throughout your house on drywall and concrete. If you are considering interior painting in Auckland, and you have metal surfaces, then use oil-based paint.

Temperature and humidity are also very important. You can use interior paint for the walls of your garage if it is climate controlled. If your garage isn’t insulated, or it is more humid, you should look for paints with mildewcide added to them. This will help to prevent mold growth.

Last but not least, consider durability. It all comes down to how you plan on using your space. A semi-gloss finish or gloss might be better if you use it as storage, workspace or for parking your vehicle. These finishes are easier to clean and less likely to show wall imperfections, but they also reflect more light. They are also more durable and resistant to moisture, scuffs and marks. If your garage is used more as a living area than a workspace, you may want to choose a matte, eggshell or satin finish. These finishes will absorb more light and hide imperfections better.

What Kind Of Paint Should I Use To Paint My Garage?

You need to know some things before you can start deciding on the color of your garage’s interior. The walls of your garage are quite different from other rooms in the house. They’re probably most similar to a basement that hasn’t been finished.

• The latex paints may be easier to clean and apply, but they might not last as long in an environment that is exposed to chemicals, oils and moisture. Choose a formula that is 100% acrylic.
• Oil-based paints are more durable and resistant to wear and stains, but they require more effort for cleaning and application. Oil-based paints can have more fumes, and they take longer to apply.
• Paint exteriors to resist UV damage, weathering and fading. If the interior is well-insulated and dried, you can use interior paints.
• Paints with a satin or semi-gloss finish are easier to scrub and clean than flat finishes. These paints are also better at repelling water and reflecting light.

Do I need to prime garage walls before painting?

Priming the walls of your garage before painting is recommended in most cases.

Garages can be more sensitive to moisture than interior walls, unless you have a newly-built house or have just recently renovated. It is likely that your garage has brick or cement walls rather than drywall. Primer can be used to improve adhesion, seal and stain resistance.

Should garage interior paint be flat or satin?

Each garage is unique, but we usually recommend a satin-finish to resist moisture and make it easier to clean.

You can decide what type of paint is right for you by comparing the pros and cons.

Flat (Matte Finish):

• It provides a uniform, smooth appearance with a minimal sheen.
• Glossier finishes are better at hiding imperfections on the wall surface.
• Reduced reflections create a subtler, more muted look
• Useful for hiding any wall imperfections or blemishes
• It is easier to touch up satin or semi-gloss surfaces

Satin finish:

• It has a velvety, soft sheen that is more reflective than flat and less glossy than semi-gloss.
• Flat paint is easier to clean, but also less durable.
• Flat finishes are more likely to show wall imperfections than wall imperfections.
• It gives a more rich, polished appearance
• It tends to be more stain and scuff resistant

We are always happy to look at the situation and make a recommendation during a consultation.

Is it better to use oil or latex paint on a garage?

Oil-based paints are not recommended for residential garages. Instead, use latex (waterborne). Latex paint is easy to apply, it has a lower odor and dries faster, but still offers great durability. Oil-based paints are better suited to a damp garage, or if you plan on painting metal.

How To Choose A Garage Interior Color

First, you need to determine the main purpose of your garage. You might consider using bright and bold colors if you use your garage for a gym or workshop. If you plan to use your garage to store Halloween decorations and boxes of vehicles, it might be best to keep the colors light and simple.

Dark colors will make the room feel smaller and darker. They will also show more dust. It might give it a feel of The Batcave if you like that vibe. You’ll need to regularly dust the area.

Should Your Garage Interior Be The Same Color As Your House?

It doesn’t have to match, but shouldn’t clash.

The garage will look more cohesive and integrated into the overall home design.

Use a shade lighter or darker than the house color, with enough contrast for it to appear three-dimensional. You can also incorporate an accent color on the exterior of the house into the garage paint color.

What Is The Most Popular Color For Garage Walls?

The most popular choice is a light shade of grey or white to brighten up the space. It will also make the room appear larger and more spacious, whether it’s for your home gym, drum set, workshop or other items. Choose a color that complements the interior and exterior colors of the garage. White is a popular choice.