Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some advice on painting the interior brick walls in my garage.

My goal is mainly to make the space look cleaner, brighter, and less dusty, as the exposed bricks always seem to shed dust. The garage is currently used for storage, a laundry area, and I also keep a freezer in there.

A few details about the space:

\- House build in '60s

\- The garage is attached to my house, and the other side shares a wall with my neighbour's garage.

\- The walls are bare interior brick

\- The main garage door is currently metal.

\- After I'll paint the bricks, I'm planning to tile the floor and add some type of rubber seal/barrier around the door to reduce dust coming in from outside.

\- The garage is not heated and probably won't be for the foreseeable future.

\- The walls appear dry, but I'm not sure if I should be concerned about moisture in an unheated garage.

What would be the best way to prepare and paint the brickwork so that the finish lasts and doesn't peel over time?

Specifically:

1. How should I clean and prepare the bricks?

2. Do I need a primer, and if so, what type?

3. What type of paint would you recommend for unheated interior brick in a garage?

4. Are there any products or methods I should avoid to prevent future peeling or flaking?

I'd really appreciate recommendations based on real-world experience, if anyone has painted brick in a garage or similar space.

Thanks in advance!

Painting interior brick wall