White is an ideal option because it ll give your attic a bright airy feel but a cream or beige shade works well if you don t want too stark a look.
Attic paint whaite block.
Can be caused by failing exterior paint a leaking roof or metal cap flashing.
Use acidic masonry cleaner to remove this unsightly mess.
Consider a two tone paint job.
For a cozy feeling consider painting the walls a different color than the ceiling.
Zinsser perma white mold mildew proof interior paint.
Efflorescence is a white powder that can form on the concrete block and is caused by water infiltration inside the block.
I recommend tinting the mildicide paint a tan color because any future black or white mold growth will visibly show up on tan paint.
The mold and mildew resistant film of the paint has a 5 year guarantee.
Painting is always tricky when working with an attic space as the walls are often shortened and the ceiling space is greater than in most rooms says heron.
But the face of the blocks on the front of the house are slump block in an orange color that s supposed to give the house an adobe style look.
Attic fire and or smoke evidence attics may be painted white to cover over evidence of a fire in the attic or home.
A few people will paint their attic white just because they think it looks better or think that it makes the attic look brighter when the attic lights are on while putting holiday storage boxes in the attic.
If one encapsulates attic mold with a clear sealant like many mold remediation companies do future home inspectors and homeowners won t have any idea if the visible black white mold staining in the attic is.
For a more colorful look try pastel shades.
Lo mit attic heat barrier is a coating specially formulated to reduce summer radiant heat gain from the roof into the attic.
I live in an older concrete block home.
More than just a reflective white coating blocks solar heat gain resulting from visual light ultra violet uv and infrared ir 5 gal.
With the rise in popularity of radiant barrier insulation there has been an influx of products marketed under the term radiant barrier paint that are designed to be sprayed on the underside of the roof decking in the attic.
Pails sunshield is a high performance ceramic compound shatters high air conditioning cooling cost when applied to all roofs and exterior walls.
It is great for bathrooms basements garages and any other high moisture environment.
On interior surfaces use a scrub brush to fully remove stubborn deposits.