Can solid cinder blocks be painted? What is the proper procedure?

I'm sure you could paint it with an exterior paint, however I use satin on anything concrete. It will stay on for many years.

use a bonding primer and then paint with concrete and garage floor paint

Undercoat or Two coats of Masonry Paint

Good Afternoon -- here is a weblink that lays it all out; good luck :) I hope it is helpful and thank you for using hometalk :)

http://www.doityourself.com/stry/paint-a-concrete-block-wall-in-5-steps

I have painted cement with a thinned acrylic paint, I would assume it would work on blocks. thinned paint looks better than thick, and much easier to apply. Just add water until it is quite thin, and use a big brush. Try it on one side to test. The thin paint works like stain as concrete is porous. Good luck.

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-cinderblock-wall-23561.html

Thank you for all the great tips and info. This site and everyone on it are wonderful! I appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks again!