Home Improvement-Painting Tips For Concrete Floors
Many garages or basement have concrete flooring. The beauty of concrete is that you can easily paint it as compared to other more expensive treatments. You paint your concrete floors not only for aesthetic purposes but also for practical reasons as it makes the floor easier to clean and more durable in the long run. If you paint it correctly, your floor will be able to last for years.
Where to Start:
This is not a very expensive home remodeling project but it is one that is more than an overnight project. First, you have to make sure that your floor is absolutely dry prior to starting your painting project. If you notice wet spots, especially from the basement, it is better to consult a professional first to fix that seepage problem.
Once you have determined that your floor is and will remain completely dry you will need to scrub your concrete to be sure that there is no residue of any chemicals, like grease on the floor. This is important especially if the floor you wish to paint on is your garage or shop area. This is critical because the paint would not be able to cling completely if there are any foreign materials present.
Eliminating that grease off the floor is essential and some kitty litter would be very useful in cleaning some of it. Next step is to scrub the floor with the use of Goof Off and then rinse it after wards. After wards, scrub the floor with the use of some TSP mixture; rinse and repeat several times until the mop looks clean after rinsing. After about three days of drying, the floor is now primed for painting.
Additional prepping necessary prior to painting:
Using a sander or an 80-grit paper, remove any stuck materials on the surface of the floor and smooth out the bumpy portions. A tack clothe would also be helpful in removing some residue from the sanding that the vacuum could miss.
Look for and fix any cracks that might be present. Use Cement Fix-all to plug these cracks or little holes and be sure to let it dry thoroughly.
Now you are finally ready to start painting!
First, you will need two applications of stain blocker and a primer like Kilz. These applications must dry completely in between applications. Now you can apply a top quality latex flat paint. A paint compressor or a roller will work fine for the painting.
Decorating your painted floor:
As a matter of personal preference you may want to make some geometric shapes or use faux stone or whatever you would like. You may let your creative juices flowing at this point, just be sure to let the floor dry thoroughly before finishing.
Best finish for your painted concrete flooring:
Using a quarter-inch nap roller, finish your painted concrete floor with two applications of Breakthrough sealer. To be safe, wear a respirator mask when doing this as fumes are sure to be present during this process. Then, of course, let it dry thoroughly.
Now your new concrete floor is done. You may decorate it with some throw rugs or an area rug for some flourish as it is still concrete after all. Only difference is that you may now proudly claim that it’s already a beautiful concrete!
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