How do I paint my concrete front porch?
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We just did this and it was easier than we thought! Here's the DIY if you want to peek. https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2018/08/how-to-paint-concrete-patio-makeover.html
Do not paint. Use concrete stain and if you choose two colors you can choose one for the surface and the use a rag roller to make it look like stone or marble. Looks great !!
https://www.doityourself.com/stry/painting-a-concrete-porch
I had a lot of success with painting our front porch and patio concrete. You can see the transformation here: http://withinthegrove.com/patio-space-makeover/
Sweep and then scrub clean with dawn dish soap and water. Rinse off. If it looks like it needs to be repeated, don't hesitate. I also used a leaf blower to get all of the debris off. I used garage and concrete paint by Behr. It is pretty thick but I still ended up doing two coats. Make sure you do this on a weekend with no rain in the forecast.
You can go with stain but it won't be as vibrant. If you do decide on stain, test it in a small area first to see if you like the look of it.
Thanks got enough info..