What is dry fall paint used for?

Zinsser Dryfall is a high-hiding interior acrylic coating for use over prepared ceilings and walls of commercial and industrial buildings. It is designed to provide a uniform finish on a variety of industrial construction materials with minimum amounts of overspray.

Does Dryfall paint need primer?

It is very important to dust, clean, sand or scrub the beams, ceiling or surfaces to be coated. If there is exposed metal after the scraping and cleaning is done, a primer like SEAL Grip Acrylic primer can be used before the final coat of dryfall paint is applied.

Can you use dry fall paint on walls?

Dry fall paint is an industrial product used mainly on ceilings, but also on interior walls of condominiums, stores, warehouses and other commercial and industrial buildings.

Can dry fall paint be tinted?

The dry fall qualities of this product cause the overspray to settle as a dry powder in approximately 10 feet of fall. Can be tinted with up to 2oz per gallon of Benjamin Moore Gennex® colorants.

What is dry fall ceiling paint?

Dry fall is a specialty type of paint/coating that is intended for spray application. The overspray from dry fall coatings is designed to dry very quickly in order to avoid overspray damage.

Can you spray paint a basement ceiling?

Absolutely not. Do not use spray paint to paint your basement ceiling. For one, the fumes will be toxic, and two, you would need about 100 – 150 cans of spray paint to do the job. For that cost, you could buy a paint sprayer made specifically to handle this type of job.

How long does it take for Dryfall paint to dry?

30 min. To recoat 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour To cure 2 days 4 hours 3 hours Dry Fall out 10-20 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.

How long does Dryfall take to dry?

Dries to the touch in 15 minutes and can be recoated in 1 hour. Dry fallout is 10 feet (3.3 meters).

Can I roll dry fall paint?

Dry fall paints are available in acrylic, alkyd and epoxy formulations. Dry fall paint is specially formulated for spray application and is not suitable for application by brush or roller.

What colors does dry fall paint come in?

DRY FALL’s water-based characteristics contribute to a safer and reduced hazard application because of its low odor and low solvent formulation. Available in Flat sheens in Black, White, and special order deep base colors. Also available in Semi-Gloss sheen in White only.

Should I paint my basement ceiling black or white?

So, what color should you paint your basement ceiling? The most suitable color to paint a basement ceiling is white, black, or gray. A white ceiling lights up the space, creating an airy, open feel, while black makes the ceiling seem higher and hides flaws.