Spray v. Brush/Roll in Basement?
We’re looking to paint our basement walls and floors to seal the ancient concrete. Is it totally silly to use a roller? There are no aesthetic considerations here at all. We’ve never used a sprayer before and it sounds like there’s a steep learning curve. If it IS really worth it, where do we rent…
We’re looking to paint our basement walls and floors to seal the ancient concrete. Is it totally silly to use a roller? There are no aesthetic considerations here at all. We’ve never used a sprayer before and it sounds like there’s a steep learning curve. If it IS really worth it, where do we rent one? I called the Nostrand/Dekalb HD and they didn’t have any. Thanks.
Sorry to piggyback on your post, but would this work on a crumbling cement floor? I can vac it up as much as I want but it still seems to perpetually dusty. thanks.
Wow, this is all super helpful. Thanks a ton!
I recently rolled my hodge-podge cement cellar floor with good results using a very thick nap roller. I put down one coat of BM floor sealer and two coats of BM waterborne epoxy floor paint. So far, I am very happy with the results. No bubble or chips, etc.
I would say be sure to clean the cement as good as possible first. I didn’t want to use a caustic cement wash (acid in the house, no thanks) but i scrubbed the heck out of it and then made many passes with a good shop vac before painting.
Good luck!
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I prefer using a roller to a “airless sprayer” when painting masonry. Remember the rougher the surface to be painted, the longer the nap on the roller cover.
The only exception would be painting a rubblestone foundation wall like you find in most Brooklyn rowhouses. A sprayer makes quick work of covering all the nooks and crannies, but only if you use a sprayer that works without clogging every five minutes. Plus you have to use a respirator and eye cover.
I take it you will be using a water based paint? Make sure you have plenty of fresh air and be careful of pilot lights.
Sure using a roller is OK for that type of application.