On Jun 2, 12:12 am, Gogs wrote:
I painted my last garage inside with the cheapest masonry paint from
Screwfix or Toolstation, was just in plain pots with their own labels
on it.

I am now looking to do the same again but I notice that I can get 9lts
of Dulux weathershield masonry paint in Costco for around £15 so would
be as well to get this.........

Thats if its ok to use, I seem to recall someone saying to me that you
have to be carefull when painting inside garages as the brick still
has to breathe or something along that lines...

Is this true or just a load of tosh.........its just your run of the
mill breeze block.

Any ideas, tips or info.

Also does it make much of a difference using stabilising primers or is
it best to horse it on.

Masonry paint is fine. The breathing thing is kind of correct & can be
important if you've got a concrete structure with metal rods through
it (which can be subject to carbonation - do a google on this if you
want to know more). The other reason for allowing a surface to
"breathe" is to allow moisture vapour out, whilst protecting against
rain etc. Masonry paints should do this (e.g. http://www.sandtex.co.uk/microseal/).
In your situation, I wouldn't worry about it. The chances of getting a
continuous, non-breathing film when painting breeze blocks are next to
zero! Just think of all those holes!

Stabilizing primers are recommended on powdery surfaces - like plaster
or render. A powdery layer between the wall and your paint is not a
recipe for good adhesion. So, it all depends on your particular
surface.

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