Want to learn how to paint over a concrete foundation.
Painting old concrete walls.
Aged concrete surfaces are coated with various things such as staining compounds sealants and of course older paint all of which present difficulties.
With proper preparation painting surfaces like these can be simple and the end result will be worth the effort.
Paint should be about 1 8 inch thick to ensure waterproofing.
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Paint your wall with concrete paint.
The paint should not be streaky or show brush strokes.
Allow to dry for 24 hours.
The paint may be sprayed on rolled on or painted on with a brush.
Patch gouged or otherwise damaged areas with concrete filler.
Apply 1 layer of concrete paint primer with a paint roller.
You can use a fresh coat of paint to bring new life to an old basement an exterior masonry wall brick or even a garage floor.
Apply a primer to the concrete to ensure strong adhesion of the paint.
Repainting concrete surfaces is a bit more demanding than painting freshly laid concrete.
A very important step taught to me by a very old and wise concrete mason decades ago is to apply a very thin coat of cement paint to the old concrete before applying the stucco.
Before adding your color you need to use primer to ensure that the paint will stick.
Because concrete is porous it absorbs a lot of paint.
Paint your concrete walls with masonry paint.
When you set out to paint concrete the process begins rather unglamorously with concrete filler which acts as a primer for.
According to reliable builder masonry paint is specifically designed for good adhesion durability and breathability.
Paint should be applied in at least 3 thin layers.
Unless you re an experienced painter you may want to purchase extra paint to account for more absorption than usual.
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Apply paint with a sprayer roller or brush in even strokes.