What is the best primer and paint to buy for painting my front porch?
Hello I am planning on painting my front porch...what is the best primer and paint to buy that is weather resistance and won't peel off of cement....
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If you're painting cement, you'll need to buy masonry paint. Your local hardware or home improvement store should be able to help you.
Here's a post that might help - https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/best-exterior-paint-for-your-home/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901425eb8a
There is special porch paint you can buy. Just make sure you prepare the surface perfectly or it will come off for sure!
Is the entire porch concrete, or are there any other materials such as wood?
Has the concrete surface already been coated with paint?
Are you wanting to paint just the walls and surround, or the floor of the porch also?
Hi Lynn,
Check out how we painted our patio. We did not use a primer. All of the instructions are in my post:). Have fun!
https://karupp-did.net/patio_painted/
I think cleaning the concrete first is most important. I would go with Sherwin Williams for the best lasting. Although all of it will peel over time.
Make sure it says OUTDOOR on the can.
Really think this project thru. Once you paint concrete you must maintain it. Usually needs to be redone every 2 years. Just be aware you ate creating high maintenance on a low maintenance area.
I used this for my concrete porch.
Primer: https://amzn.to/2XWHdtr
Paint: https://amzn.to/3gQE7jh
Hope this Helps! Jeremy - https://pahjodesigns.com