Step 2 buff the concrete surface.
Painting a new concrete basement floor.
Just make sure to allow the previous coat to completely dry before adding another.
Depending on the dryness of the basement and the age of the repaired cement it may be too soon to paint.
Using an epoxy floor paint consists of painting on a primer then a color base coat and finishing with a clear top coat.
Prepping the floor before you jump in and start slapping paint on the concrete if you want it to stay nice for a long period the concrete needs to be properly prepared for the painting process.
Besides that you will need an epoxy paint that is designed to adhere to cement surfaces.
You can rent a floor buffer from a hardware supply store.
Cement floor epoxies are formulated to handle fluctuating temperatures and moist conditions.
Concrete paint can be purchased in either latex or oil based epoxy enamel.
Painting your basement floor is easy and affordable.
Clean the surface with a dry mop.
This condition may prevent your paint from bonding.
Choose the paint type that best suits your floor.
The lime or moisture in new cement can weep if it is still curing.
Latex floor paint is great for interior concrete floors but it is not.
Epoxy garage floor paint can also be used on basement floors.
Use a floor buffer for scuffing away the loosened spots of paint.
Concrete can be difficult to paint.
First make sure all areas of your bathroom floor are smooth.
Do not paint over concrete less than 30 days old.
Tape a 2 by 2 square of plastic wrap down.
Apply another coat of latex paint.
Second you ll need to check for dampness in your floor.
The only potentially back breaking labor involved is emptying the space of your belongings.
Test the humidity in your basement by taping a piece of plastic onto the floor and letting it sit for 24 hours.
Select a primer that s compatible with both concrete and the epoxy paint that you ll use as a finish coat.
With a fresh paint roller apply a single even and thin coat of latex paint to your concrete basement floor.
Before painting rinse the repaired area with plenty of clear warm water.
Before you begin painting you must know if your concrete floor can be painted.
It must be treated so paint will stick to it and painting should only be done within a specified temperature range and dry conditions.
Allow the cleaned surface to dry.
A 2 part water based system would work just fine on a basement floor.
It s very durable easy to clean and comes in many different colors.
Lightly sand intact areas of paint as well to give them the grit needed to receive new paint.
You can add as many latex paint coats as you want.
Use sandpaper to smooth rough patches you may find.