My blogger friends also know the power of paint and whether it s an overall color over concrete or patterned look there are endless possibilities on how you can paint over concrete inside or out.
How to paint outdoor concrete floors.
Use a clean 2 1 2 inch sash brush to cut in the finish paint around the perimeter of the room.
Apply 1 layer of concrete paint primer with a paint roller.
To paint an outdoor concrete patio start by repairing any cracks or crevices in the surface and cleaning it thoroughly.
Starting in the corner farthest from the door roll on the finish paint using a roller with an extension pole.
Use patching compound to fill any holes scratches or gouges in the concrete surface.
6 let the paint dry overnight before walking on it.
5 roll on the finish paint.
Fill any cracks or holes in the concrete floor with compound using trowel to push it into any depressions.
If the surface of your floor is cracked or rough mix concrete patch compound following package directions.
If your floor surface is smooth skip to the next step.
Before adding your color you need to use primer to ensure that the paint will stick.
Apply a primer to the concrete to ensure strong adhesion of the paint.
Select a primer that s compatible with both concrete and the epoxy paint that you ll use as a finish coat.
Priming before you paint concrete floors helps ensure that your new look will stick.
Painting is by far the best way to update a space and painting over concrete has large impact.