Coat the joists with a moisture resistant stain or sealer before you install them to provide an extra level of protection.
Best paint for floor joist.
Fred told me of his tentative plans to paint his open.
If you don t already have one rent one for the.
A flat finish with a water based paint is a better option.
This guest post on how to paint a basement ceiling with exposed joists comes from a reader and friend of one project closer chuck williams.
Because you will be painting a large area over your head it will be easier to use a spray painter.
Paint all the surfaces and edges with a paintbrush making sure you.
Chuck is an amateur carpenter and diy weekend warrior.
During my efforts to upgrade my unfinished basement i wanted an alternative to the typical acoustic tile drop ceiling or drywall ceiling.
When calculating how many gallons of paint to buy.
Climb a ladder and paint the joists by hand.
A drywall saw works great for this.
Tar paper was the material of choice before companies began manufacturing and selling all those fancy joist tapes that are available now.
To paint only the joists and not pipes or the subfloor above use a paint roller and a brush.
If you re building a new deck cover the joists with rubbery adhesive backed flashing tape.
The best paint for painting floor joists is a non shiny or matte paint.
This is the tried and true method that builders have been using to protect deck joists and beams for many many years.