You can, but the results typically aren't pretty. Indoor paint is not formulated to cope with continued exposed to water, dew, rain and ice, nor is it designed to cope with the oxidizing effects of direct sunlight or the flexation resultant from temperature shifts. All of these factors serve to remove indoor paint quite quickly.
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It will work fine. Porch paint doesn't really know what surface it will be used on. It's durable to wear and normally will adhere very well to concrete or wood, so you shouldn't have a problem using leftover porch paint on an indoor dresser.
You probably can. As long as the masonry paint is 100% acrylic, you will have no problem at all using it on a wooden porch ceiling. Using a cheaper vinyl paint is not suggested on wood though as it will craze and crack over time.
Sure you can. Use Porch and Floor enamel for a good finish. Available in Home Depot.
There are other wall coverings besides tile. Also, you could use larger floor tile to make the work easier. Maybe an exterior paint would work, but should you want to sell, the buyers would see this as a bad shortcut.
Porch and Patio Floor paint, specially for concrete floors. Less than $20 in Home Depot. -Make sure you prime it first, the paint goes a lot further .
Once you have sanded and wiped down your wooden porch, use a top quality oil based primer. When that has dried apply a finish coat of latex "Porch & Floor" enamel . This will give you a durable finish that should last approximately five years.