How to Paint Drywall Garage Interiors

Painting drywall in garages will be a lot easier than other walls. There aren’t as many electrical outlets or other interruptions on the wall, it's mostly wide open space. Painting garage drywall will make it easier to clean and also provide a finished look.

Things You'll Need:

• Sheets


• Drywall Compound


• Putty Knife


• Sand Paper


• Painters Tape


• Ladder


• Paint Brush


• Paint Roller


• Drywall Primer


• Drywall Paint

1. Cover the surface around the walls with cloth sheets. The sheets are used to catch any paint that spills. You should be able to find painting sheets at a local home improvement store. You don't need to cover the entire floor, just several inches away from the walls edges and corners.


2. Fix holes in the drywall with compound and a putty knife. Let the compound dry for at least 24 hours. 


3. Sand the areas you filled with compound so they are smooth like the walls. 


4. Tape the edges of the walls including where windows, doors and electrical outlets are located. This will prevent you from accidently painting anything other than the walls.


5. Paint drywall primer on the walls first. Use a paintbrush and ladder to apply primer in corners. Use a paint roller for all other spots. Let the primer dry thoroughly. Clean the brush and roller when finished.


6. Apply drywall paint with same brush and roller. Make sure the brush and roller have had time to completely dry after you've cleaned them.


7. Peel off the painters tape after the paint has completely dried.


8. Paint the edges of the walls that were taped up. Let the edges dry for at least one day.


9. Apply extra coat of paint if desired or needed.