It sounds like you are talking about cinder blocks.
If they are new you want to let them dry out for about 10 good drying days,this is so the mortar joints dry.
For a good appearance you then want to use a block filler-that's a thick paint especially made to fill in all the pores and pin holes in the block.Block filler is best applied with a thick(1 inch +)roller cover and worked in to make sure all the holes are filled.It can also be sprayed using a very high quality airless sprayer with a large tip-a small airless simply wont push that thick paint.
For a finish coat you have two choices-Regular exterior LATEX house paint,any shine you want or an Elastomaric coating-the house paint being the more cost effective way as Elastomaric is costly-you can roll or spray either,just like the block filler-Be care full spraying or you could wind up trashing cars,etc....
If there is already paint on the block simply scrape it,watch out for any powdery areas-get that off real good.Prime all the bare spots with a good acrylic primer and paint with acrylic(latex) house paint.What kind of paint to use on concrete blocks (Exterior)?
On our external windowsills we have used weathershield smooth exterior masonry paint. Dulux. It still looks good and May hasn't been the sunniest month here in Hampshire UK! (Rain and wind actually)! ):
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Removing rubber backing/carpet glue on concrete w/ paint remover. Surface treatment, patching before painting?
I would use an concrete etch to open the pores on the concrete.
if you patch you will need to do this anyway because new concrete will not adhere well to old concrete, some patch mixes have the etch in them some do not.
etch is an acid so make sure you have LOTS !!! of ventilation
BE CAREFUL - harmful fumes that are flammable
Jewells
28 months and still hereRemoving rubber backing/carpet glue on concrete w/ paint remover. Surface treatment, patching before painting?
too much like work--- hire it doneRemoving rubber backing/carpet glue on concrete w/ paint remover. Surface treatment, patching before painting?
Go to a hardware store and ask for a floor scraper.
try wd-40
if you patch you will need to do this anyway because new concrete will not adhere well to old concrete, some patch mixes have the etch in them some do not.
etch is an acid so make sure you have LOTS !!! of ventilation
BE CAREFUL - harmful fumes that are flammable
Jewells
28 months and still hereRemoving rubber backing/carpet glue on concrete w/ paint remover. Surface treatment, patching before painting?
too much like work--- hire it doneRemoving rubber backing/carpet glue on concrete w/ paint remover. Surface treatment, patching before painting?
Go to a hardware store and ask for a floor scraper.
try wd-40
What is the best way or brand of paint to cover existing stamped concrete pool decking?
I would suggest a concrete stain.
I want to faux paint tiles on my concrete basement floor.Any suggestions for technique or colo?
i know cleaning and preparation are important.
What kind of paint to use.should i use a sponge.I want to faux paint tiles on my concrete basement floor.Any suggestions for technique or colo?
You will be amazed at the websites that will explain how to do this. Go online and ask for paint for concrete; there are companies that will display pages of amazing painted concrete floors that look like many different types of tile, stone, and murals.cash loan
What kind of paint to use.should i use a sponge.I want to faux paint tiles on my concrete basement floor.Any suggestions for technique or colo?
You will be amazed at the websites that will explain how to do this. Go online and ask for paint for concrete; there are companies that will display pages of amazing painted concrete floors that look like many different types of tile, stone, and murals.
Need information for colors to paint concrete?
well i of your talkin about a patio then i would suggest you use a product made my banjamin moore called floor and patio paint or something, then you can get it in most any of benjamin moores colors, now if you talkin about garage floors then you will want to use a two part epoxy paint which most if not all only come in set colors and can be aquired from any pant store and most general hardware stores that sell paint. that the most i can help with out more details
How do I get paint splatters and drips off of concrete?
It's water based paint but it has drived and cannot be scraped. Any ideas?How do I get paint splatters and drips off of concrete?
I have used Oven Cleaner. Spray it on...let it sit for a while....then use high pressure on the hose to wash it away. If needed...spray some on and use a steel wire brush to work the area....then rinse it off.How do I get paint splatters and drips off of concrete?
I would use a pressure washer the problem with it being on cement, is that its very pourus and hard to scrub or scrap, A pressure washer should help get in the nicks of the concrete , you could also try a wire type brisstle brush.GL
I would go to hardware or home improvement store and ask for Goof Off. It safely removes dried paint from most surfaces as long as there's not paint below it.
Then again, on concrete, paint thinner might work too.
best thing i've found is muratic acid. and all that does is lighten it up, with a lot of scrubbing. concrete is so pourous, it just soaks in. the acid etches the concrete.
Pressure washer. Period.
I have used Oven Cleaner. Spray it on...let it sit for a while....then use high pressure on the hose to wash it away. If needed...spray some on and use a steel wire brush to work the area....then rinse it off.How do I get paint splatters and drips off of concrete?
I would use a pressure washer the problem with it being on cement, is that its very pourus and hard to scrub or scrap, A pressure washer should help get in the nicks of the concrete , you could also try a wire type brisstle brush.GL
I would go to hardware or home improvement store and ask for Goof Off. It safely removes dried paint from most surfaces as long as there's not paint below it.
Then again, on concrete, paint thinner might work too.
best thing i've found is muratic acid. and all that does is lighten it up, with a lot of scrubbing. concrete is so pourous, it just soaks in. the acid etches the concrete.
Pressure washer. Period.
How do I paint a basement floor that is concrete, but with cracks in places?
I live in an old home with a dirty dingy basement with cracks in the floor, I want to freshen it up by painting the floor, I need some tips for sealer and paint to use. As well, any ideas that may be useful for this type of project.How do I paint a basement floor that is concrete, but with cracks in places?
If you put a skim coat or even tile over it , there is a good possibility that crack will transfer thur those products. The cement must be very clean and dry to paint, Using a paintable caulk that will fill the cracks and take the movement is your best bet. You ll still see them most likely though.If no moisture problems on floor laminate is the cheapest ( next to paint or a stain) that you can do it yourself. GLHow do I paint a basement floor that is concrete, but with cracks in places?
You can buy stuff to fill in the cracks before you paint it.
I would tile it or carpet it if you don't have moisture problems. If it does leak when it rains, forget about the carpet.
You can buy indoor outdoor carpet that can help warm up the cold feeling that you will get from all that concrete. If they get wet, then hang them out to dry.
First clean the floor very well using some vinegar and water. After it dries vacume out the cracks and use Quickrete Gray Concrete Crack Seal. It comes in a 1 qt. bottle at home depot by the concrete. Fill your cracks....let dry and sand smooth. Vacume floor to get rid of all the dust.
Get a gallon of Kilz-It water-based primer tinted to the color you want to paint the floor or the color of the ';grout'; lines if you decide to use masking tape to make a design with the paint. Paint the floor with the primer. Let dry and apply another coat. I use 1 part epoxy for concrete floors. Home depot sells Behr and it was very easy to apply. Have it tinted to the color you want. I applied 2 coats with at least 16 hours between coats. After that I sealed it with 2 coats of water-based poly. It takes about 30 minutes to dry. Then I put 3 coats of ZEP floor sealer on....30 minutes between coats and finally 3 coats of ZEP Heavy Traffic Floor Finish with 30 minutes between coats. Let it cure for 72 hours before moving any furniture in. I used a large sponge for wiping grout off of tiles to apply the sealers. It worked out great.
I did this in my garage and I can drive on it with no problems. Clean with a PH Neutral cleaner like Murphy's Oil Soap.
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If you can, it's probably better to get tile for the floor instead. That'll look better and probably be more comfortable on your feet than painted concrete.
Sorry that I don't have any actual paint-related advice, but if you can afford it I'd really advise tile (or carpet) instead.
Get some cement patch. mix with water according to directions and patch away. I used an oil base primer first then just pick up a concrete paint and you can get the store to mix it to your color choice. lowes or home depot associate can help you find all this stuff.
The best floor paint i have found at a resonable price is from thefloorpaint.co.uk
Its 拢40 +VAT (拢47) for a 20Litre Tin. From what i have seen most places charge that for 5 Litres.
This paint is good stuff and did the job for me. Drop them a email or ring them.
Just my advice.
fill the big cracks with non-shrink grout...paint over the little cracks as helloyello suggested...remember you cant make chicken soup out of chicken ****...
clean out the cracks and get some liquid glass and fill it .
flat latex paint will do great . wont need primer or sealant .
re'skim floor with cement even off then when dried use masonary paint of colour choice
If you put a skim coat or even tile over it , there is a good possibility that crack will transfer thur those products. The cement must be very clean and dry to paint, Using a paintable caulk that will fill the cracks and take the movement is your best bet. You ll still see them most likely though.If no moisture problems on floor laminate is the cheapest ( next to paint or a stain) that you can do it yourself. GLHow do I paint a basement floor that is concrete, but with cracks in places?
You can buy stuff to fill in the cracks before you paint it.
I would tile it or carpet it if you don't have moisture problems. If it does leak when it rains, forget about the carpet.
You can buy indoor outdoor carpet that can help warm up the cold feeling that you will get from all that concrete. If they get wet, then hang them out to dry.
First clean the floor very well using some vinegar and water. After it dries vacume out the cracks and use Quickrete Gray Concrete Crack Seal. It comes in a 1 qt. bottle at home depot by the concrete. Fill your cracks....let dry and sand smooth. Vacume floor to get rid of all the dust.
Get a gallon of Kilz-It water-based primer tinted to the color you want to paint the floor or the color of the ';grout'; lines if you decide to use masking tape to make a design with the paint. Paint the floor with the primer. Let dry and apply another coat. I use 1 part epoxy for concrete floors. Home depot sells Behr and it was very easy to apply. Have it tinted to the color you want. I applied 2 coats with at least 16 hours between coats. After that I sealed it with 2 coats of water-based poly. It takes about 30 minutes to dry. Then I put 3 coats of ZEP floor sealer on....30 minutes between coats and finally 3 coats of ZEP Heavy Traffic Floor Finish with 30 minutes between coats. Let it cure for 72 hours before moving any furniture in. I used a large sponge for wiping grout off of tiles to apply the sealers. It worked out great.
I did this in my garage and I can drive on it with no problems. Clean with a PH Neutral cleaner like Murphy's Oil Soap.
http://ratemyspace.hgtv.com/snc/ViewItem鈥?/a>
If you can, it's probably better to get tile for the floor instead. That'll look better and probably be more comfortable on your feet than painted concrete.
Sorry that I don't have any actual paint-related advice, but if you can afford it I'd really advise tile (or carpet) instead.
Get some cement patch. mix with water according to directions and patch away. I used an oil base primer first then just pick up a concrete paint and you can get the store to mix it to your color choice. lowes or home depot associate can help you find all this stuff.
The best floor paint i have found at a resonable price is from thefloorpaint.co.uk
Its 拢40 +VAT (拢47) for a 20Litre Tin. From what i have seen most places charge that for 5 Litres.
This paint is good stuff and did the job for me. Drop them a email or ring them.
Just my advice.
fill the big cracks with non-shrink grout...paint over the little cracks as helloyello suggested...remember you cant make chicken soup out of chicken ****...
clean out the cracks and get some liquid glass and fill it .
flat latex paint will do great . wont need primer or sealant .
re'skim floor with cement even off then when dried use masonary paint of colour choice
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