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