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Painting old concrete walls.
According to reliable builder masonry paint is specifically designed for good adhesion durability and breathability.
Because concrete is porous it absorbs a lot of paint.
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Again follow the manufacturer s instructions to confirm the necessary application and drying time.
Step 1 clean the surface as with most painting projects preparation is the biggest key to your success.
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.
Paint should be about 1 8 inch thick to ensure waterproofing.
Paint should be applied in at least 3 thin layers.
The paint should not be streaky or show brush strokes.
Paint your concrete walls with masonry paint.
Before adding your color you need to use primer to ensure that the paint will stick.
When you set out to paint concrete the process begins rather unglamorously with concrete filler which acts as a primer for.
Apply 1 layer of concrete paint primer with a paint roller.
Aged concrete surfaces are coated with various things such as staining compounds sealants and of course older paint all of which present difficulties.
Allow to dry for 24 hours.
Patch gouged or otherwise damaged areas with concrete filler.
Paint your wall with concrete paint.
Unless you re an experienced painter you may want to purchase extra paint to account for more absorption than usual.
Apply paint with a sprayer roller or brush in even strokes.
Painting interior concrete walls can add warmth to a basement at very little cost.
Apply a primer to the concrete to ensure strong adhesion of the paint.
With proper preparation painting surfaces like these can be simple and the end result will be worth the effort.