You need to clean and etch the concrete first. Make sure to use paint that is formulated for concrete floors. You can brush or roll it, I've also seen someone use a mop to spread the paint.
There are as many ways to paint a concrete floor as there are people so it'll depend on where the concrete is located and what your goals are. Generally you'll have to clean the surface very well, put down an appropriate primer, then paint and seal.
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ...
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The floor probably dates back to the late 1920's/30's. Some of the pits are large and deep. Since it had been painted we've been told there is nothing we can do. W...
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Here is a comprehensive turtorial for that https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/floors/how-to-paint-a-concrete-floor
Here's a link with ideas from our Hometalkers:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=paint%20concrete%20floor
Hello this link might be helpful.
https://youtu.be/VlwAs_wdC6s
Here is how to paint a concrete floor the right way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KLSbHCOfnc
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/how-to-stencil-a-concrete-floor-in-10-easy-steps-25387513
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/floors-ceilings/how-to-stain-concrete-floors-indoors-and-outdoors-41483615?expand_all_questions=1#!
How to Stencil a Concrete Floor in 10 Easy Steps
How to Stain Concrete Floors Indoors and Outdoors
here is info for you, RJ
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJrSl4RoHms
Here's a link that might be helpful:
https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/how-to-paint-concrete-floors/
You could do checkers ,stripes, stencil there are Ll kinds of great patterns to so for floors .
Hello Rj, here are some great ideas for you to checkout,
https://www.thespruce.com/concrete-flooring-surface-treatments-1314889#:~:text=05%20of%2005-,Painted%20Concrete%20Floors,and%20designs%20on%20your%20floor.
https://howtobuildit.org/how-to-diya-concrete-floor/
You need to clean and etch the concrete first. Make sure to use paint that is formulated for concrete floors. You can brush or roll it, I've also seen someone use a mop to spread the paint.
Hi, Look this up in Projects at top of Homepage.
There are as many ways to paint a concrete floor as there are people so it'll depend on where the concrete is located and what your goals are. Generally you'll have to clean the surface very well, put down an appropriate primer, then paint and seal.
Here's a post that might help https://www.bobvila.com/articles/painting-concrete-floors/#:~:text=(Epoxy%20paint%20is%20the%20best,an%20interior%20or%20exterior%20surface.