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Instructions for Painting Concrete
Pouring concrete is nothing else than reshaping former mountains. Cement, as the essence of concrete has been around for 12 million years, shaped at the time of the great geological changes when Earth itself was on the edge of creation. What could be more suggestive when referring to prehistoric times, than cave paintings? The purpose of Paleolithic paintings is still a secret to scientists. Contrary to these, modern life concrete paintings have one well thought purpose: decoration.
Whether you decorate a concrete surface as a means of expressing feelings, through art; or just because the old concrete floor has an awful look, you must master painting basics.
Concrete is associated with the following terms: dull, grey, monotonous, cold, etc. But who says that it has to be this way? Painting is a real seasoning for boring floors and ceilings, it dazzles the eye and fascinates by the means of vibrant colors. Ok then, if you really admire similar concrete structures, than take a sheet of paper and a pen. Note down some essential, yet rudimentary steps to have your dream come true.
Ø Clear the surface of unwanted materials such as paint, oils stains or other substances.
Ø Use a carpet sweeper to clean the surface and shortly after, repair visible cracks.
Ø To increase the adherence of the coating, apply masonry glue and wait till it dries.
Ø Use primer just like on a common metallic surface.
Ø Use the desired paint in regular intervals - wait till it dries – till you obtain a perfect result.
Ø Finish the process with a sealer and let everybody in.
Not every type of paint is recommended to use. Each type of paint has its own specification, violating basic instructions will only add to the difficulty of the problem. Using quality paint will ensure that concrete surfaces will remain elegant for years to come. Epoxy and oil-based paints are reliable options.
The only option you have is to listen to what the specialist from the hardware store has to say. Speaking of which, only after buying the paint from the store, will the customer actually realize how much cheaper he fixed the problem.
Compare the cost of having an entire team of construction workers in your house with the possibility of finishing the task alone, in one sunny afternoon.
Additionally you can come up with ingenious ideas, such as using sand in order to prevent slippery surfaces. Creativity has no limit: painting with multiple colors or using unique geometric shapes are just few of the options.
Taking good care of painted concrete is an idea that is forbidden to “chip”.
Bare in mind that durability is a concept specific for concrete, nevertheless paint can revive again and again.