Pressure Washing Guide

mvanderwal · Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 10

I love the look of painted concrete for a floor or even for a patio, but I'm not really sure where to start....I don't want it to look like I took a paint roller to the floor to cover up something. Any suggestions on what products to use, should I be tinting the actual concrete or painting it after the fact?

Midwestpro · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:52 pm Post subject:

I would use a colored concrete sealer. Your local Sherwin Williams or paint store can suggest a good concrete sealer.

tongyun · Joined: 16 Mar 2009 Posts: 52

One thing that I've noticed with a painted concrete deck is that it can become slippery when wet. Is there a type of paint that will provide some texture to prevent people from slipping?

Midwestpro · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:36 pm Post subject:

At the time of sealing it you can apply some texture which is like gritty sand.

Mockingbird · Joined: 05 Jul 2009 Posts: 37

I would like to repaint the concrete blocks in my basement and have read that certain types of paint should be used, do you have a suggestion or on whether masonary paint that penetrates is really needed or is it just hype for sales?

jamesb · Joined: 25 Jul 2009 Posts: 12

Midwestpro · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:58 pm Post subject:

I don't remember which brand it is but they have some stuff that is called Shark Grip I think they sell it at Sherwin Williams.