How to paint a concrete floor - Step by step guide on how to paint concrete floors.
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2013
- how-to-paint.info How to paint a concrete floor, this video is a step by step guide on how to paint concrete floors the same process applies for painting most concrete area's including garage, verandah and laundry floors. High wear area's would be best painted with a two part epoxy paint.
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That planning advice is incredibly important. I literally painted myself into a corner once inside a house. I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT!
If you don't think about what you are doing it can be easy to do.
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FlowerGrower Smith That’s hilarious! 😆👌
Yeah i did that too and it was a nightmare
You did so good at explaining this, I have looked for someone to just explain from point A to Z and finally I found your video. Thank you so much!!
Thank you for the nice comment.
I think you're a real pro...well done Mate.
+Lisa Murphy Thanks
Instead of checking out the background noise etc. I was focused on what I really wanted points on....floor painting. I liked the video. Thank you sir.
Thanks.
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I will b watching this video a few times b4 I try to do this to the condo I'm moving into, can't wait. Thanks I did Subscribe also...
Totally agree with you,, what the hell are they here for?? to beautify their home, or worry about other content in the back ground,, They must have such boring lives. Have a Great Day! and 2 thumbs up for your comment.
My focus was on the painting as well.
How you survived the pterodactyl attack is beyond me.
matt b Cockatoos!!
Not only survived, but kept right on truckin' like it wasn't nothing.
hahahahaahaaaa. nice.!
Australia mate were different
Best comment ever
I have watched tons of painting concrete videos & yours is the most informative & professional. It is definitely the best!
Thank you.
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Thank you, you've given me the confidence to paint the closet floor instead of tiling it! Sue from the UK but painting in the Caribbean.
Good to hear
The process of painting concrete floor step by step is amazing. It’s looking beautiful. Keep sharing such kind of work.
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This guy is good. Really GOOD! Thank you for a really helpful and informative video. I will be able to attack my concrete painting jobs with confidence when summer roles around (no pun intended). It's a little cold in the middle of the South Island of New Zealand at the moment. I don't mind the birds in the background. They add an authentic touch to video. Not everything goes the way we want it in life!
That is true, can't stop nature.
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Thanks, it took awhile to edit, thought I had it done then removed over a minute, didn't want it to be long.
Simple, to the point, easy to follow. Just what we needed. Thank you! :)
Glad you like it.
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For a garage floor Epoxy would be better but there are some good high wear water based paints on the market. The main difference with Epoxy paint is that it is chemical resistant, it will handle chemical spills and that's why a lot of commercial businesses prefer it used on floors rather then water based paint.
I know this video was made years ago but this is the best explanation I’ve found for this topic. He gets right to the point, gives succinct explanations and clear demos. No irrelevant fluff. Thank you!
I'm glad you like my video's, thanks..
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Thanks so much for the speedy reply. I will head to the paint store and see what I can find now. Cheers, Fee :)
Beautifully done! Thanks for the video!
Really helpful video. I needed to see your prep work and then the sanding part. That will make our project as nice as yours. Thank you.
I'm glad you found it helpful, good luck and I hope you end up with a really nice finish.
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Thank you for a detailed video, much appreciated. How should I seal cracks on floor before painting.
With an exterior filler or cement.
This is hard work I have done my garage floor several times. It sure keeps your garage in top shape and it is easy to keep clean afterwards!!
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Thanks a lot buddy awesome video great quality and it really helps a lot the way to do those projects. keep it up
+Santiago Posada Thanks for your support.
fantastic! walking away with some added knowledge, Thanks mate for taking the time to do this video :)
+stroked ute Good, here to help
+howtopaintinfo y y u
Any thoughts or videos on how to add some decorative patterns on the painted surface? Nothing too complex. And what about sealers?
I have a rough concrete floor that has never been painted but which has some holes. What is the best patch to fill these before painting?
Great video Thanks! I am doing this exact job in the next week or two and I just had a question regarding the acid wash step, the surface I am doing already has a worn down layer of paint on it so would I skip this step and sand lightly instead? The current colour is the pretty much the same as the new colour will be, just giving the front of house a facelift.
The acid helps clean the surface so its up to you, if you think it doesn't need it then skip that step but make sure the surface is clean.
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I do prefer oil based or a two part epoxy for garage floors but I know of a busy shop floor that was painted using water based paint and it looks like its handling the wear & tear well. As long as the surface is prepared correctly water based paving paints seem to last but they won't stand up to chemical spills like epoxy or oil based paints will.
Salute mate. Straight to the point and finely done. Appreciate it
Thanks.
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I thought pterodactyls were extinct! Haha! Just kidding bud. I'm glad you made this video - I've been struggling for an idea on how to finish my floor in my studio. You pretty much gave me what I'm looking for, thanks!
I was looking in to a resin method, but it just seems a bit much, and wayyy too time consuming. I've spent enough time working on my studio, I'd like to have the rest of it done this year.
When I've got it all done, I might put it up on youtube. I've done some rather interesting concepts in it so far, and I have the perfect flooring idea to go with the walls ;)
Cheers!
Tea Time I hope it works out how you want it too.
Thanks for the tutorial, it helped a lot. I stenciled Latex Porch and Floor paint onto my front concrete porch and walkway. I would like to seal it to protect the color, do you recommend any types of sealers? I was told to use Valspar Wetlook Protective Sealer by the Home Improvement store but was then told by Valspar that I should not have put that ontop of latex paint....not sure why because it worked fine and looks great. Now I want to seal the painted walkway but not sure what sealer to use.....any suggestions? Thank You.
Your best of asking your local paint shop or ring the manufacture.
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Great video. My floor has a bit of salt damage. (Darn Canadian winters). Should that part of the foot be prepped differently?
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Wow, it’s obvious you’ve painted a few things in the past!! Exceptional hand painting sir.
Thanks..
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Would the acid damage any metal pipe underground, next to the concrete? Thank you for your time!
The acid will not penetrate the concrete it only cleans the surface.
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I wanna thank you so much for sharing your clips on painting. thank you so much. Can't the holes be filled with some cement? I think it gives a higher quality of finished job.
You could fill the holes using an exterior filler if you wanted.
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True thanks for the reply love the old fields trey yellow I love that one its more flex in the plastic trey,
Sounds like he's at Jurassic Park lol
Kalaina Quilens hehehehehehehe
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Galahs dude lol
LOL
After the video ended, he was attacked by pteradactyls
Love the video. And your "Water Blaster", what we up here in America call Power Washer is really a better name! haha. Thanks!
Ken Johnston Well they are called by various names here, water blaster, high pressure water cleaners, pressure washers just to name a few. They all do the same thing and that's blast water out. lol
Very well explained! Now all I need is the time and the energy. 😊
Excellent video by someone who knows his stuff!
I am laying a slab for a new garage floor in a warm part of Australia. How long should I leave the new concrete to harden before painting... a month, 6 months, a year? I am not sure. And should I go for oil based or epoxy for greater "industrial" strength? The floor will need to survive cars, rolling chair wheels, spanners etc.
Thanks for the video, too.
RevolutionaryRocket I would leave it for about 4 weeks just to make sure it is dry and if you are using the garage as a workshop then a two part epoxy would be best.
Thank, mate. I think I'll go for the 2 part epoxy.
I can't remember ever painting a stone floor but the same technique should work. I would try a small test patch with the acid just to make sure it doesn't take too much off.
This guy does it all by the book...I would hire him in a heartbeat.
Thanks.
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Very good video! It helps in planning, what to do, and how to do it.
Thanks a lot.
Good to hear it has helped.
I'm glad you liked it.
hey mate, if im painting on a concrete surface with existing paint do I have to remove the existing paint? 56m2 of existing paint...
No , just make sure it is clean and it is still adhering to the surface.
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Use an oil based paving/flooring paint, most are quick dry and you can walk on them 2 -4 hrs later. Just make sure you use a non slip additive if needed.
Wet area floors are fine to paint just make sure you use a non slip additive or buy a non slip paint. Most flooring paints I have used including two part polyurethanes don't need a primer but do check with manufactures standards as all brands do vary. Most brands I use just say to thin first coat so it soaks in better.
Thanks for great video. So I can use this for my job shop ???
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If the surface is rough then you will need to use a longer nap roller and yes there were lots of birds in the background.
Question. What about the expansion joints? I am thinking of redoing my expansion joints. Should I caulk them before painting or after. Also, I have a few hairline cracks. I can fill them prior but will the paint cover them. Your work is incredible. Can you please tell me what color you are using as well. It looks nature and clean. Thank you for your help.
Expansion joints can be done either way, if you want to hide them you will need to fill them before you paint. With hair line cracks some times I will apply a first coat and see how many fill with paint then fill and touch up any remaining cracks. I think the colour was Paper Bark, a colour bond colour.
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Well most top coats will flatten off slightly when applied over a primer so you need two coats to get an even finish. Primer maybe cheaper but if you count the time it takes to open the can of primer, pour out the paint, wipe the paint away then wash out roller and brush then I would say it would be cheaper to use two coats of top coat.
Great video. I have a laundry that is proving a real pain for tiling. Do you think painting the concrete floor is a good idea? People say its not good to do this in the wash area? And I was also told I should use prima after I clean the concrete? (Before painting it) If I do go this way. Cheers :)
Hi Great video.Now which point do you recommend for single car garage and do I need to buy two-pack epoxy? Also does it need polyurethane clear coating since there is going to be some so un hitting the first meter from the garage door? Thanks in advance if you can send a this advice as soon as you can!
Sorry advice wasn't sooner, Two pack epoxy would be the best way to go but if the floor doesn't get much use then a good paving paint would be ok. Don't paint a clear over it, the sunlight will make the clear yellow over time.
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Old fields treys there the best can't find them now bought mine 5 years ago still going strong!!! Got bit of flex to get old paint out easy!
I'm sure they would be still available but then again I haven't looked.
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This is a great video. I'm going to use this to paint my walkway, and driveway with lowes driveway paint. The driveway has been painted before. Any tips for the rocky surface? Was that a bird in the background of your video?
It was lots of birds, not sure how rocky you mean but you may need to brush it or spray it.
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Great Video! We paint concrete floors in the UK, acid etching isn't so popular here. Instead we use diamond grinding or vacu-blasting.
I could see both of them doing a great job and I know grinding would be an excellent way to get the surface clean but I would say both would be a tad more expensive then using acid.
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I say there chap, bloody good job!!!
Thanks...
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Jet dry is the best but I love oil better I feel it's stronger bond ?
Can I paint such stuff onto a very rough external concrete slab with many cracks and no damp proofing under the slab, which gets very dusty naturally, and is open to weather.
You can, it just might not last as long and you will need to use a longer nap roller if its real rough.
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Do you use like a sealer or anything to protect the paint? We painted onr and out sealer but its all flaking off in big chunks nd falling apart...
Not sure what has gone wrong there, did you apply the sealer first or after painting?
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Lol, the house in this video is a farm house and what you can hear in the background are Cockatoos, I was going to add a shot with them in it along with the kangaroos and koalas that were around. It was a nice place to work.
Oh my gosh - you so should have videoed this with the animals in it - in speech and in body
i used the Rust O lum garage paint kit but in the second gallon i forgot to add the epoxy can i go back over it since ithas dried and roll it on with extra paints chips .?
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This video was super helpful. Thank you
Good to hear..
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thank you for the video, what is the specific color you are using in this video
I think it was ColorBond Paperbark but I'm not sure.
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Do you ever fill them if they have any holes or dents etc?
I have no idea on painting concrete. Seemed like the most difficult thing to do. This video really helped and the presenter looking like Jason Statham really helped to keep me focused on the video.
Lol, thanks for the comment.
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Very informative. Thank you for posting.
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Most flooring or paving paints I have used are self priming so there is no need for a primer or sealer. As for patterns, you could make or buy a stencil. When it comes to filling holes you can use an exterior filler for small holes or use a two part filler for larger ones.
hi and I thank you for every thing im better then I was before philadelphia
No worries.
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Well done I want to paint stone floor in my kitchen can I use the same technique
Maybe apply a slate sealer first so it soaks in then paint it.
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Thank you great video. How long would you expect the paint to look fresh for, so before before it starts to chip etc. does it depend on how well you prep and quality of paint?
It will depend on wear and tear, the more the area is used the quicker it will break down and start looking crappy. So a floor that's not used a lot could look good for say 5 years, heavy use may only last less then 12 months. Good prep will help you get the most out of the paint and normally better quality paints will last longer.
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@@howtopaintinfo thanks for your reply!! Subbed !
What about primers
Thank you for the information. I appreciate it.
Glad to help.
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I am currently trying to fix my garage floor. I want to paint it but I also want it to simulate a wooden floor. I've seen some paints that are able to simulate the look of wood but only for furniture, is there one for concrete floor?
As far as I know there is no paint that looks like wood, you can use a technique called "artificial wood gaining" but that would be a bit more difficult to do on a floor.
Good demo. Did one area to maintain a wet edge. Smart.
Yes try to keep a wet edge where ever possible.
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Nice video you give me some tips thanks good job done well true pro gonna do my garage floor now thanks
I hope your garage floor comes out look good.
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hello .could you please help me .in my apartment i have a concrete slab staircase with old carpet .i've been planning on renovating it by ripping the carpet off ,clean it ...etc .then paint each slab white except for the top of each slab .then ill put a wood panel on the top ? will that work ? or do you have any other cheap diy suggestion on interior slab staircase ? pls help me ,if you can 😊
I hope your staircase worked out.
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Nice ideas, thanks for sharing. I will be looking forward to your next video until then please take care and God bless!
Thank you.
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Sounds exactly like Billy chopper Reid's mate.. well done man good job
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Very informative! Thanks!
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Looks amazing!
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thanks, beautiful job
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Acid etching does help to clean the surface but the idea is for the acid to eat in to the concrete slightly and remove any loose material giving the paint a better surface to stick too. So for a painted surfaces you don't need to acid etch but make sure you clean and sand the surface before re painting.
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I plan to paint my interior floors. Would I need to seal them for a longer lasting finish? What type of product should I use?
Shanae4rmMS Most modern paints are self priming so a sealer is not required but do read the instruction on the paint can or if in doubt you can use a sealer, just means you will still need to apply two top coats. If you do seal the floor first then apply two top coats it should last longer.
Good clear instructions!
HRnajbolje Thanks.
Do you have to put some kind of clear seal on top?
No, but there are clears that you can use for concrete.
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This is useful for me ... can u pls tell which paint r u using .
It was Berger water based paving paint.
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Very impressive video. Thank you! I love it when real professionals take the time to post how-to videos
Thanks.
That was a very imformative video! I am in the process of painting my garage floor. I have cleaned with TSP, acid etched, pressured washed and skim and repaired where necessary. The garage is 45 years old but the concrete is now in good paintable condition. I use the garage for storing an older car for periods of time, not constant traffic. Would you recommend latex or oil based paints? Thanks, Tom
For a garage floor I would most likely use a two part epoxy paint. There are some good water based paints on the market but I'm not sure if they would handle chemical spills like an epoxy paint would. If your car is leaking oil then you will need a paint that can handle that or if you intend to bleed brakes etc you will need a paint that is resistant to chemicals.
howtopaintinfo I thought you would say epoxy, but I was hoping you would say a water based would do it. My concern was it's 45 years old and it does have spots and stains. Like I said in my original posting, even though I cleaned, etched and patched, I thought there may be a problem with epoxy bonding. By just skimming, patching and caulking the cracks makes it look a lot better; I actually thought about leaving it that way and maybe sealing it.
Like you, I am also a tradesman (retired electrician), and know there is a right and a wrong way to do things.
thanks again
Tom
Using a sealer would work but you will still the stains. Regarding using a water based paint, my local hardware has used a water based paint on their floor and it seems to be handling all the foot traffic.
Great job !
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Looks so good
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What is the WAIT TIME BETWEEN COATS
Read the label on the can of the paint you are using, all paints vary.
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Thanks for the great info
No worries, I'm glad you like it.
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Nice job!
Thanks
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Do you water blast before you use the acid?
It depends on the surface, sometimes water blasting is not necessary but if the surface is extra dirty then water blasting first would be a good idea.
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Would white vinegar work as an acid cleanser?
I have never tried but I'm sure it's not strong enough to clean concrete. White vinegar is used to etch new zincalume, it's a mild acid.. Try it and let me know how you go.
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Great video and tips Cheers.
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Loved the paint color, can you share the name color and brand that you used? Thank you 😊
I think it was colour bond Paperbark.
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Seeing that it's water based emulsion, is it not vulnerable to being washed away or being discoloured when it may be mopped with hot water each day?
mopping with hot water every day should be ok but if its a commercial area then a two part epoxy would be the best paint to use..
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Good information, what would you do about the damaged edge at the bottom of the screen at 7:20 ?
As you seen I did nothing about it, It was on a farm house and not a display home. If I had to fill it I would look for a good two part epoxy filler. It will depend on what sort of traffic it will get and maybe you are better off not filling it.
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@@howtopaintinfo Thanks for the information, liked & subscribed.
Excellent, lol
Is it compulsory to do epoxy primer before the epoxy finish? Or just 2 coats of epoxy finish is good enough?
Read the instructions on the can, every product varies a little so its best to read what the manufacture recommends but there are a lot that just recommend two coat of finish product and again will depend on the surface you are painting.
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Great knowledge thanks for sharing with us.
+Mary Harper I'm glad you like the video.
I was waiting to hear you scream "will you just shut up?"
Peter Hewel I edited that part out, lol
Lol 😁
I'm considering to paint a concrete floor in my store. Could the floor become stained at all after painting? Also, there is a professional floor washing machine that will be used, could this ruin the paint or remove it? Do you believe that paint would be a good solution or something else to cover the concrete? Great video, thanks!
For commercial use you could use a two part epoxy paint, they are hard wearing and resistant to a lot of chemicals. My local hardware has used an acrylic or water based paint on their floor and it seems to be handling the wear and tear.
It’s looks awesome
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Can I do this at wooden floor? Using water based base, paint and finish?
You can if you want. It should be fine as long as the surface is clean before applying paint.
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