Redoing my large concrete porch
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The trick with painting concrete is to make sure it bonds. You have to clean the concrete a few times with vinegar to etch it. Then you can use water based stains, or other types of stains, or you can thin chalk paint or primers until they are thin enough to penetrate the concrete. Then use a sealer on top. We've done this to two floors with no problems. The porch floor has had a few chipping areas and some fading over time, but looks great when touched up or re-sealed. We marbleized our floors to help them hide dirt and marks. We have some posts on this on our HomeTalk and YouTube Channel.