Clean the floor with muriatic acid. Wash well. Use a paint made specifically for concrete floors. Do the moisture test first. Place a garbage bag on the floor, tape down all around and wait a few days, lift to see if there is any moisture as this may change your plans.
Notes: The concrete floor must be completely dry before beginning this project. If your floor shows any signs of water seepage, the source of the water must be eliminated before starting. Some of the materials used for this project require special masks and other equipment, due to fumes. Please read all product labels carefully. Allow the floor to dry thoroughly after each coating is applied.
Thoroughly wash the floor with a degreasing solution. Rinse several times until mop is clean. Allow drying for several days.
STEP 1
Sand and Vacuum the Floor
Sand off any old paint or any other uneven areas. Vacuum entire floor, then wipe with a tack cloth to remove any residue.
STEP 2
Fill Cracks and Holes
If the surface of your floor is cracked or rough, mix concrete patch compound, following package directions. Fill any cracks or holes in the concrete floor with compound, using a trowel to push it into any depressions. Let dry thoroughly. If your floor surface is smooth, skip to the next step.
STEP 3
Apply Primer
Using paint roller, apply two coats of primer, letting the floor dry completely between coats.
STEP 4
Apply Epoxy Paint
Using clean paint roller or paint compressor, apply at least two coats of epoxy paint, letting the floor dry completely between coats.
STEP 5
Apply Masonry Sealer
Using clean roller or compressor, apply several coats of masonry sealer, letting the floor dry completely between coats.
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Clean the concrete really well and let dry. Then paint how ever you want. Seal with Poly coat.
Clean the floor with muriatic acid. Wash well. Use a paint made specifically for concrete floors. Do the moisture test first. Place a garbage bag on the floor, tape down all around and wait a few days, lift to see if there is any moisture as this may change your plans.
It will vary some whether it is a new pour concrete or an older painted concrete or a concrete floor that has some glues/adhesives on it.
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Wash the Floor
Notes: The concrete floor must be completely dry before beginning this project. If your floor shows any signs of water seepage, the source of the water must be eliminated before starting. Some of the materials used for this project require special masks and other equipment, due to fumes. Please read all product labels carefully. Allow the floor to dry thoroughly after each coating is applied.
Thoroughly wash the floor with a degreasing solution. Rinse several times until mop is clean. Allow drying for several days.
STEP 1
Sand and Vacuum the Floor
Sand off any old paint or any other uneven areas. Vacuum entire floor, then wipe with a tack cloth to remove any residue.
STEP 2
Fill Cracks and Holes
If the surface of your floor is cracked or rough, mix concrete patch compound, following package directions. Fill any cracks or holes in the concrete floor with compound, using a trowel to push it into any depressions. Let dry thoroughly. If your floor surface is smooth, skip to the next step.
STEP 3
Apply Primer
Using paint roller, apply two coats of primer, letting the floor dry completely between coats.
STEP 4
Apply Epoxy Paint
Using clean paint roller or paint compressor, apply at least two coats of epoxy paint, letting the floor dry completely between coats.
STEP 5
Apply Masonry Sealer
Using clean roller or compressor, apply several coats of masonry sealer, letting the floor dry completely between coats.
indoor or outdoor for the correct information
the key is to seal it after painting
What other Hometalkers did.
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What other Hometalkers did.
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roller and poduct at lowews, home depot
What I Did:
https://dragonflytreasure.blogspot.com/2014/08/wishes-floating-in-breeze.html