We have a large concrete statue in the garden which like to revive

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I'd like to paint it white but don`t know what type to use any suggestions, thanks?

Sammokka · Answer

Concrete floor paints. Before painting spray with vinegar and let dry a week out and then paint.

Josephine Vella · Answer

this is to revive a concrete statue!

Janet Pizaro · Answer

www.ehow.com/how_5681849_paint-outdoor-cement...

Elaine Shoyren Morris · Answer

I would suggest a light gray color to make it look more like a natural white

R Walter · Answer

The key to painting a statue is the prep work, otherwise you will have peeling paint.  Make sure it is free of dust, dirt, and mildew and completely dry before proceeding with the paint.  A good primer also helps the paint adhere better.  You will appreciate the hard prep work when you don't have peeling paint in a year.  Good luck

IFortuna · Answer

I would get some antiquing product at the home store.  I think the greening copper look is great or the rusting iron.  Instead of painting it, the statue would look like a natural aging metal.  I am pretty sure these products work on concrete and other surfaces.  You could also use a metallic spray paint but I would ask the professionals what primer they advise. ==================
Good luck ! :  )

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Hello Josephine,

After washing it down you can use a sealer on it and then paint it with Masonry Paint1

Have fun. If you don't seal it before painting then the paint will sink into the concrete and you will need many coats of paint!

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