Clean the concrete thoroughly with trisodium phosphate tsp and warm water then let dry.
How to paint outdoor concrete floors.
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Priming before you paint concrete floors helps ensure that your new look will stick.
Again follow the manufacturer s instructions to confirm the necessary application and drying time.
Painting is by far the best way to update a space and painting over concrete has large impact.
To paint an outdoor concrete patio start by repairing any cracks or crevices in the surface and cleaning it thoroughly.
Select a primer that s compatible with both concrete and the epoxy paint that you ll use as a finish coat.
Next mask off any areas you want to protect with painter s tape apply a coat of primer to the surface and let it dry completely.
Fill any cracks or holes in the concrete floor with compound using trowel to push it into any depressions.
Use a clean 2 1 2 inch sash brush to cut in the finish paint around the perimeter of the room.
Apply 1 layer of concrete paint primer with a paint roller.
5 roll on the finish paint.
Use patching compound to fill any holes scratches or gouges in the concrete surface.
Starting in the corner farthest from the door roll on the finish paint using a roller with an extension pole.
If your floor surface is smooth skip to the next step.
If the surface of your floor is cracked or rough mix concrete patch compound following package directions.