How do you paint cement blocks in the basement?

You will need to use a concrete sealer or primer first. Then paint with masonry paint, Tammie.

Here's the same info that Ann suggested with a few other tips!

https://www.hunker.com/13413042/how-to-paint-concrete-block-basement-walls

https://www.hunker.com/12465590/how-to-paint-the-block-walls-in-a-basement

I painted mine with cement floor paint and you can find that at the Hardware Store

thanks

Tammie..I paint my blocks with Kitz primer than my paint. It's been several years and still looks really good.

We painted our concrete patio and it looks amazing. We used a Benjamin Moore paint. Here's the post you can peek at if you like. https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2018/08/how-to-paint-concrete-patio-makeover.html

Here is a helpful video to get you started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YA4X21X2B0

I would paint it very similar to a wall with a roller and paint brush. However, I would ensure that the cement wall was clean and all debris was removed first. Using a primer like Kilz will help seal and block any smells or stains prior to painting.

Prep first: clean it using products sold for cement blocks (at your local hardware store).

Prime it: use a primer like Kilz to prime it and block odor and stains

Paint: paint it however you'd like!

We painted our cement stairs using this tutorial: https://www.aratariathome.com/blog/how-to-update-concrete-steps

Hello Tammie,

Use a "Paint Roller Pro" as it will cover in one coat!