[Shop-talk] Best paint for concrete block

[Wayne]

Hi Guys,

My Dad bought a new house recently, with 2 car garage / shop / basement on the lower level.

He wants to paint the concrete block walls for better lighting (reflectivity) and aesthetics. One wall is below grade, but has no signs of any moisture seepage in its 20 years, and the other is above (walk out.)

What's the best kind of paint to use? I am NOT a fan of the "DryLok" stuff, and moisture isn't an issue anyway. Is something like a plain semi-gloss latex a good choice?

-Wayne