Climb a ladder and paint the joists by hand.
Best paint for floor joists.
You do not want the ceiling to be obtrusive.
To paint only the joists and not pipes or the subfloor above use a paint roller and a brush.
The joists were pressure treated lumber so i was surprised at how badly decayed they were.
Cheap 3 mil plastic sheeting from walmart works great and is only 1 39 for a 9 x 12 sheet.
When calculating how many gallons of paint to buy.
A flat finish with a water based paint is a better option.
Isolate your work area with drop cloths on the floor and hanging plastic sheets covering the walls other areas.
Last summer i helped a carpenter buddy tear out a rotten deck.
Painting the joists and other fixtures of a basement ceiling is most easily accomplished with an airless paint sprayer.
Step 1 clean the ceiling pipes and duct work in the room to remove debris dirt and grease from all the surfaces that will be painted.
He sees it all the time.
The best paint for painting floor joists is a non shiny or matte paint.
Use an airless.
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Paint all the surfaces and edges with a paintbrush making sure you.