Painting concrete floors

Helping you learn more about Painting concrete floors.

Painting your concrete is a good way to color and, to a point, preserve your surface. Many people on consider it for when a crack is repaired and a discoloration occurs. But concrete paint can be aesthetically pleasing for almost any condition. You should keep in mind that the paint does ware away, though, and if it’s a walkway used very often, you may have to put down another coat relatively soon.

One thing you should keep in mind is what the manufacturer says about this paint. You’ll find they often say that the concrete should be left bare for up to a month or more. You should also see what it says concerning whether or not the paint is watertight, as water below the paint can damage it as much as water above.

Before any paintwork can be done, though, the surface needs to be thoroughly cleaned of dirt and oils. There are three major methods of concrete cleaning preferred by professionals.

The first method involves water and a brush of some kind (often brooms will suffice) After this, it is suggested you clean a few more times with increasing amounts of cleanser. First, perhaps, laundry detergents, then maybe a floor cleanser, the final cleaning should involve ammonia.

The second method is usually low-pressure water. For instance, a hose with a pressure nozzle will lift any dirt that has managed to make its way into your concrete.

The third is quite simple and involves chemical cleansers. (Listen to any warning labels and always read instructions when using these.)

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