Breeze block walls

[mikesnr]

I have a garage constructed with flat breeze block interior walls. Am aiming to cover them cheaply - plaster, hardboard, paint even! Very grateful for money-saving suggestions.

[eyebrows]

how about material, just drape white cloth, from wall to wall...like curtains

[heathfield]

Agree with Legend. Cloth might constitute a fire risk. But with breezeblock, you'll be surprised how much paint will be used on the comparatively rough surface compared to, say, a ceiling. White, or a similarly light colour will also brighten the interior.

[mikesnr]

Many thanks all for your suggestions. I lost no time in following your advice legend, using 5litre cans of old white emulsion, diluted. As you point out heathfield, it uses an awful lot of paint through absorption. One coat only so far applied, and the walls still look very grey and rock-like! I reckon it will need 2 further coats as recommended to achieve even a 'half-decent' finish; what do you think about masonry paint? Maybe that might produce a more smooth appearance? I'll swear my Mercedes Cabriolet thinks it's in danger of being surrounded by a shabby image!

[heathfield]

Masonry paint would be fine. It'll probably cover better than white emulsion, since the colour pigments will be a lot denser.

[jg96]

I used masonary paint on offer at B&Q at the time still needed 2 coats though.

[mikesnr]

Thank you both. I assume you were happy with the finish jg96? Will purchase masonry paint forthwith.