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most Hardware stores have paints specifically for concrete floors and walls and these will work on garage floors also, but to apply the paint, a roller works good, or you can mask and spray it.
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∙ 14y agoYou have several options when it comes to staining a concrete floor. You can either have it polished, have it covered with an epoxy coating, or have a polyaspartic cover applied. All are strong and affordable options. All will protect your floor, provide a safe working surface, and allow for modifications in color or texture.
Do you best to clean your concrete floor before you have it coated or stained. You'll need to make sure any grease, oil, or residue is removed in order for your coating or stain to stick properly. As for the stain itself, you are better off having a commercial flooring professional stain the concrete floor for you so that it comes out evenly. They're trained as to how to deal with the chemicals and can have your floor finished in no time flat.
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∙ 12y agoThe stain needs to be applied into the concrete before you form the statue sorry this can't be done after they are formed. You can always thin out some DTM paint and do a "whitewash" style application.
Both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams carry concrete stain that can be applied with a brush to clean concrete surfaces.
It is not as effective as adding colour to the concrete before forming, but it is a good solution if you just "can't stand the look" of the plain concrete.
Formulas and application details vary from product to product so you will need to read and follow the instructions carefully.
I used the H&C brand years ago and had very good results on a fountain and statute in our yard in Arizona. The product was easy to apply and the results appealing. I was amazed how well it stood up to the blazing hot summers without peeling. I can not however, attest to it's performance in cold weather.
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∙ 7y agoWith concrete stain, but this MUST be done before sealing the concrete.
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∙ 13y agoPlease see the related link below.
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Paint first or refinish floor first?
Protect your floors with carpenters paper, and paint the walls first. Then, once dry, sand the floors and stain them. If you stain them first, then paint the walls, you risk damaging the floors while painting the walls, and may have to re-sand and stain them again. However, if you are a contractor, really it has to do with the availability of your subs.
What is the best way to remove paint lines from concrete floors?
It depends on whether it is a water (latex) based paint or a oil based paint. If it is oil based paint it may not come out, but if it is a water (latex) based paint use 'Goof Off' or other latex paint removers with a wire brush. I have used 'Muriatic acid' on some concrete appications.
Paint your basement walls?
Even the driest basement has some level of moisture seeping through the concrete due to capillary action. For that reason paint, sealants, primers and waterproofing coatings applied to the slab don't usually work. They do nothing to keep the moisture from infiltrating the concrete. They simply trap it behind the coating.The moisture builds up and eventually, in most cases, the paint peels off. According to Building Science Corp and the U.S. Department of Energy, basement walls and floors should be allowed to "breath" and the moisture allowed to dry into the basement.
Can you paint over latex paint with alkyd lacquer paint that is for concrete floors?
I wouldn't recommend it. Some of the chemicals in the alkyd will dissolve the latex and the alkyd won't "stick". It's best to remove the latex using laquer thinner or xylene first.
What are the advantages of using polyurethane house paint?
There are no advantages to using polyurethane paint, the best paint to use is latex, because of it's ease of use, clean-up and durability I've used polyurethanes on concrete floors in a high traffic area, but I agree they're not appropriate for houses.
Where can epoxy floor paint be used?
One can use Expoxy floor paint on concrete floors. Typically this would be used in a garage but could be applied to other floors made from concrete. One can purchase it from Home Depot.
Paint first or refinish floor first?
Protect your floors with carpenters paper, and paint the walls first. Then, once dry, sand the floors and stain them. If you stain them first, then paint the walls, you risk damaging the floors while painting the walls, and may have to re-sand and stain them again. However, if you are a contractor, really it has to do with the availability of your subs.
What is a construction former?
This term may be referring to a carpenter who "forms" concrete. That is setting forms to place concrete into for walls, floors, footings and such.
What product is recommended for renovating garage floors?
Fill creacks in cement/concrete with fillers. Paint floors with epoxy garage kits. Polish existing concrete to a shine. Use a concrete stain many colors to choose from.
Where can I buy paint to paint my cement basement walls?
If you are wanting to paint the concrete walls instead of drywalling or paneling, there are special paints designed specifically for concrete. Here is some information that I am sure you will find useful: http://homeimprovement.superpages.com/painting/how-to-paint-concrete.html http://www.ehow.com/how_172562_paint-concrete.html
What can you do to make your walls have concrete texture?
There are many different varieties of things that one can do in order to make their walls have concrete texture. These things include, but are not limited to, using a textures paint or using wallpaper.
What type of rock is the colosseum made of?
First of all there is the travertino, a limestone, then tuff for the other pillars and radial walls, tiles for the floors of the upper storeys and the walls; finally, concrete (a.k.a. cement) for the vaults.
In luxury concrete apartments should I install the marble floors after i apply stucco to the walls?
yep, save a lot of damage & clean up
What is the best way to remove paint lines from concrete floors?
It depends on whether it is a water (latex) based paint or a oil based paint. If it is oil based paint it may not come out, but if it is a water (latex) based paint use 'Goof Off' or other latex paint removers with a wire brush. I have used 'Muriatic acid' on some concrete appications.
Redo hardwood floor before you paint?
Opinions vary on this, but most contractors agree it's better to paint the walls before refinishing hardwood floors. It's a matter of practicality - you don't want to splatter or spill paint on your newly finished floors, nor put stepstools and such on top of floor finish that hasn't fully cured yet. Others will say the sanding process on floors will leave dust all over newly painted walls, and mars the trim. So it's really just your own preference. Seems to me that cleaning dust off walls and touching up paint on trims is easier and less hazardous than risking paint spills and scuffed floor finish.
What materials were used to make the pantheon?
this amazing roman building was made of concrete, marble (for the floors), granite (for the columns), brick (for the walls), and the doors were made of bronze
Paint your basement walls?
Even the driest basement has some level of moisture seeping through the concrete due to capillary action. For that reason paint, sealants, primers and waterproofing coatings applied to the slab don't usually work. They do nothing to keep the moisture from infiltrating the concrete. They simply trap it behind the coating.The moisture builds up and eventually, in most cases, the paint peels off. According to Building Science Corp and the U.S. Department of Energy, basement walls and floors should be allowed to "breath" and the moisture allowed to dry into the basement.
