How to Paint a Concrete Floor

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Painting a concrete floor is a great way to improve the aesthetics and efficiency of a room.Since concrete has particular characteristics, it therefore needs special attention.To get the best results it will take at least 2 weeks of work.
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Clean the Concrete Thoroughly

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The concrete must be completely clean to allow the insulation and paint to adhere well.Use two products to clean it, one to remove dirt and debris and the other to remove the white dust that sometimes forms on damp concrete.

  1. Step 1 Spazza qualsiasi sporcizia, detriti, residui di vernice vecchia, ecc.
  2. Step 2 Usa una spazzola e un detergente per calcestruzzo per lavare il pavimento dopo averlo pulito.
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Method 2
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Apply Insulation to Concrete Floor

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The insulation will reduce the humidity that ruins the paint.

  1. Step 1 Applica 2 o 3 passate di isolante sul pavimento.
    Allow the sealant to work by waiting a few days between coats, use it and dilute it according to the manufacturer's information.
  2. Step 2 Dopo ogni passata, usa un rullo per rendere l'isolante uniforme sul pavimento, sovrapponendo leggermente ogni passata.
  3. Step 3 Usa un pennello per applicare l'isolante ai bordi ed angoli della stanza.
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Method 3
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Apply a Concrete Primer to the Floor

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The primer will make the aesthetic more uniform by filling the spaces and voids.

  1. Step 1 Versa il primer in un contenitore di vernice e immergi il rullo dentro.
  2. Step 2 Passalo sul pavimento uniformemente.
  3. Step 3 Usa un pennello per applicare il primer agli angoli e bordi della stanza.
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Method 4
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Painting the Concrete Floor

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This is the last step of the procedure.

  1. Step 1 Versa della vernice per muratura in un contenitore per vernice.
  2. Step 2 Immergi il rullo dentro il contenitore imbevendolo bene.
  3. Step 3 Passa la vernice sul pavimento uniformemente sovrapponendo leggermente le passate.
  4. Step 4 Applica la vernice agli angoli e bordi usando un pennello.
  5. Step 5 Lascia che la vernice asciughi per almeno 24 ore per ogni passata, per risultati ottimali fai 2 o 3 passate.
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Advice

  • Use the same brand of primer and paint that are suitable for concrete for best results.
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Warnings

  • It may take a little longer than normal to dry, so to be safe always wait to rid the room of moisture.*If possible, open doors and use fans to dry the floor faster.If you don't wait enough time between coats, the paint will peel off later.
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Things you will need

  • Product for cleaning concrete
  • Product to remove efflorescence
  • Scrubbing brush
  • Roller with long handle for floors
  • Several paint containers
  • Concrete insulation
  • Primer for concrete
  • Masonry paint
  • Masonry roller
  • Brush
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