Exterior house paint can crack and peel on concrete.
Painted concrete steps ideas.
Let the paint dry for at least 24 hours before walking on it.
Working in the same strokes evenly paint each step.
Use a brush for the entire area or at least for the edges and the inside corners.
Apply a primer to the concrete to ensure strong adhesion of the paint.
Wait at least eight hours but no more than 30 days to paint.
Primer dries in two hours.
Don t forget to cover all areas of the steps evenly.
It s best to do two coats especially with lighter colors.
When you paint the floor you ll also want to paint the steps and railings.
It ll soak up paint like a sponge so use masonry or concrete primer and paint.
Watch this video to learn how to caulk and paint the railing where it meets concrete.
Allow the primer to dry completely before painting.
Apply a coat of concrete or masonry primer to the steps.
The long fibers grab lots of primer and paint and they ll help speed up the job.
Again follow the manufacturer s instructions to confirm the necessary application and drying time.
Finally it s time to paint the steps in the color of your choice.
After a few hours remove the painter s tape.
Before adding your color you need to use primer to ensure that the paint will stick.
You may use a roller for the rest of the surface area.
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You ll also need to match any new colors you choose for the concrete floor.
Apply 1 layer of concrete paint primer with a paint roller.
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Otherwise you ll have a new looking floor with dull railings that don t look right.
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Let dry enjoy.
Apply with a synthetic roller that has a 1 inch nap.