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Preparing concrete floor for textured paint.
All concrete is porous and absorbs moisture but if your concrete patio contains too much moisture you won t be able to paint it until you correct the moisture content.
Check your wood flooring manufacturer s recommendations and sand any high spots with a concrete grinder.
Moisture will prevent the primer and paint from adhering properly.
Step 5 painting prepared concrete surface.
Clean the concrete thoroughly with trisodium phosphate tsp and warm water then let dry.
Use the paint roller for painting the areas away from the edges.
Wait until your concrete floors are dry before you prime.
Excess residue may interfere with adhesion of the coating.
An easy way to tell whether the floor is dry enough is to place a small.
Test the floor for moisture by taping a 2 foot by 2 foot piece of plastic to the.
Apply the second coat after the interval.
The surface is ready for priming when it feels like medium to light grit sandpaper and no residue or loose concrete remains.
Scrub away any dirt grime or gunk that is stuck to the concrete.
Then remove any existing paint or gunk using a power washer or scraper and wire brush.
Allow the first coat of paint to dry for about 10 hours.
Clean the concrete surface with soap and warm water removing any old paint.
Tape a large piece of plastic over a portion of the old concrete garage floor attaching all edges of the plastic to the floor.
A floor sander can be used to remove peeling paint on larger areas.
Typically the floor must be level and uniform within 3 16 inch every 10 feet.
Wait 16 to 24 hours.
Start by painting the edges of the concrete surface.
Use a bigger paintbrush for this.
Leave the plastic on the floor for 24 hours.
First sweep away any surface leaves debris and dirt.
Concrete patch can be used in place of mortar.
Thoroughly rinse the concrete surface with clean water using a hose with a high pressure nozzle or a pressure washer.
Project summary use patching compound to fill any holes scratches or gouges in the concrete surface.
Allow the paint to dry for about five days.