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