Painting concrete basement floor- what type of paint should I use, and how should I do it?

I want a nice glossy finish, but I don't want to spend TOO much money, unless it's worth it. I'd also like to do a diamond, black on grey pattern. Any ideas?Painting concrete basement floor- what type of paint should I use, and how should I do it?
Valpar (American Tradition)makes a porch and floor paint. Its available in latex or oil. Recommended for the basement floor. 400-500 sq ft. About 30 colors to choose from.Painting concrete basement floor- what type of paint should I use, and how should I do it?
Since your floor is concrete I'd suggest that you get a concrete paint at your local home improvement store. It's meant to bond with the concrete and will hold up for quite a while. Stay away from concrete stain.





Make sure the concrete has been thoroughly cleaned and is dry before you start.





To paint your pattern, paint the light color first and then accent with the darker.
First, use a sealer, like Kilz. Then cover that with the paint of your choice. A two part epoxy paint made for concrete would suit you just fine.





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