What is the best paint for the floor?
You should use a floor or deck paint as it is designed to withstand the wear and tear. Read the label or ask the paint seller about muting/deglossing if desired. Many come in various degrees of gloss if a dull sheen is desired a wash with TSP can degloss the surface but before doing anything like that which may affect longevity I would call the paint manufacturer’s customer/tech support phone number. They will be the most knowledgable source of info on their product. Be sure the floor is dewaxed and thoroughly dusted before painting. If the surface to be painted is glossy, again look toward TSP for preparation and rinse and dry it afterwards. You want to have super adhesion and let the paint cure a bit longer than you think you need to before having traffic on it. The extra bit of patience can pay off. Just because the top is dry is not enough. Paint the floor on a day when the room temps are more than 10 degrees above the dew point as shown on local tv weather. Do not let direct sunli
