How to Paint Concrete Statues

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Concrete statues are frequently used as garden ornaments or interior décor items.Since concrete is a porous material, it is important to clean it, apply a base coat, paint and sealant to ensure its beauty lasts.If cared for properly, your concrete statue will look unique and beautiful.
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Clean the Concrete Statue

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  1. Step 1 Metti la statua in un secchio pieno di acqua e strofinala con una spazzola.
    Do not use soap, as it may have a negative effect on the concrete and the entire painting process.Scrub the statue until large areas are as clean as you want.Use a toothbrush for smaller nooks and crannies.[1]
  2. Step 2 Estrai la statua dal secchio e lasciala asciugare al sole.
    It should take a few minutes to dry, depending on how warm the air is.Drying in the sun will kill any remaining moss.Concrete statues look like new when air dried and have no moss on their surface.[2]
    • Do not let the statue dry outdoors in winter, as moisture will accumulate in its pores, causing it to expand and then crack.
  3. Step 3 Riempi le crepe con stucco epossidico.
    Choose a stucco that is the same color as the statue (or close enough).Therefore, if the statue is white or gray, use a silver or gray filler.Peel off a couple of pieces of epoxy filler (or as many as you need to fill each crack), then smooth it out using a wet putty knife or knife.Let the grout dry for 3-4 hours. [3]
    • You can buy epoxy putty at home improvement stores.
    • Wear gloves when handling epoxy putty to protect your skin from irritation.
    • Use a hairdryer if you want the grout to dry quickly.
    • You can use epoxy putty to replace missing pieces of a concrete statue, such as toes.Stucco becomes rock hard once it dries, so no one will ever notice the repair.
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Apply the base coat

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  1. Step 1 Versa un po’ d’acqua sulla statua per fare in modo che la vernice penetri in profondità nel cemento.
    Before applying the base coat it is useful to wet the statue;in this way the paint is able to penetrate deeper and does not remain just a surface coating.Concrete is porous:the water will further draw the paint into it, thus making the base coat more durable.[4]
    • Have a container of clean water ready to bathe the statue.There is no ideal amount of water, as long as the statue is wet.
  2. Step 2 Mescola l'acqua con il fondo acrilico per assicurarti che venga assorbito bene.
    It doesn't hurt to add a little water to the actual paint:it will help it penetrate the concrete.When you thin a primer paint, the concrete will absorb it for a better effect.[5]
    • There is no specific ratio between water and bottom to respect.
    • If you think you'll want to antique the statue or highlight certain details, choose a white paint for the background.
  3. Step 3 Dipingi per prima la base della statua di cemento con la mano di fondo.
    Painting the base first allows you to avoid leaving finger stains on the top of the statue.Lay it on its side to let the base dry.
    • This should be the same paint you use as the base for the rest of the statue.
  4. Step 4 Applica una mano di fondo su tutta la statua usando un pennello piatto largo 5 cm.
    Use an acrylic latex exterior paint for the base coat;it can be of any color, but the most used ones are black, gray and brown.[6]
  5. Step 5 Osserva la statua dopo aver lasciato asciugare la mano di fondo per 5 minuti.
    Run your fingers over the statue and check for wet paint.If it is completely dry, it is ready for finishing.On a hot day the paint can dry in 5 minutes, but if the weather is humid it may take a little longer.[7]
    • Keep the damp statue out of reach of children and pets, who could ruin your work.
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Painting and Finishing the Statue

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  1. Step 1 Usa una vernice acrilica al lattice sulle statue di cemento.
    For concrete statues, water-based acrylic paints are ideal due to their ability to penetrate the surface.They also don't crack when they dry like oil-based paints do.[8]
    • If the statue you are painting depicts an animal you can choose realistic colors, such as brown and white in the case of a rabbit.[9]
    • You should always use a brush and not a spray, which does not leave a nice effect and is not long-lasting.[10]
  2. Step 2 Dipingi la finitura...
    Paint the finish with the technique of dry brush. Dip a 2-inch flat brush into the paint you've chosen as a finish, then drain most of it onto a piece of cardboard so that very little remains on the bristles.With the almost dry brush, dab into the details of the statue by moving it "back and forth".[11]
    • In the case of statues of furry animals, after applying the base coat, use the dry brush technique, for example a brown paint on a black base.Then soften the brown with a little white paint “dusted” on top.[12]
  3. Step 3 Se lo desideri, dai alla statua un effetto invecchiato anticandola.
    After applying the finish, wipe off the excess paint using a paper towel.Apply and remove paint as needed to achieve the effect you want.A trace of the base coat should be visible throughout the statue to make the color look a little faded.[13]
    • Leaf-shaped concrete tiles are an example of objects that look very good with an antiqued effect.
  4. Step 4 Lascia asciugare la finitura per 24 ore.
    Before moving on to the next step of painting the concrete, wait 24 hours.If the weather is warm, leave the statue outside to dry.[14]
  5. Step 5 Evidenzia i dettagli della statua.
    Highlighting details requires using thin brushes on the finish and using multiple colors of paint.Use this technique on details such as eyes, noses and clothes, but also when painting animal statues with feathers and beaks or garden gnomes.
    • For example, if you're painting a manatee statue and want to give it a little pink color on its cheeks, use a small brush to apply a dusting of pink paint to that area.[15]
  6. Step 6 Rivesti la statua con un sigillante UV ad acqua per proteggere la vernice dagli agenti atmosferici.
    When applying the sealant, place the concrete statue on a ventilated surface, such as gravel or rock, then leave it for 24 hours to dry.Sealants make paint last longer and prevent it from crumbling.They are available on the market in the form of sprays and paints.They protect the paint color from fading and keep moisture away.[16]
    • You can also purchase a can of clear spray nail polish to give the statue a shiny look.[17]
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Warnings

  • Spray paint is not recommended for painting concrete statues, because the effect obtained is not pleasant to look at and does not last over time.
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