You ll also need to match any new colors you choose for the concrete floor.
Painted concrete steps ideas.
The long fibers grab lots of primer and paint and they ll help speed up the job.
Apply a coat of concrete or masonry primer to the steps.
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Use a brush for the entire area or at least for the edges and the inside corners.
Working in the same strokes evenly paint each step.
How porous concrete is.
Apply 1 layer of concrete paint primer with a paint roller.
Wait at least eight hours but no more than 30 days to paint.
You may use a roller for the rest of the surface area.
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.
Otherwise you ll have a new looking floor with dull railings that don t look right.
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It ll soak up paint like a sponge so use masonry or concrete primer and paint.
Exterior house paint can crack and peel on concrete.
Allow the primer to dry completely before painting.
Apply a primer to the concrete to ensure strong adhesion of the paint.
Let the paint dry for at least 24 hours before walking on it.
Before adding your color you need to use primer to ensure that the paint will stick.
Apply with a synthetic roller that has a 1 inch nap.
Primer dries in two hours.
When you paint the floor you ll also want to paint the steps and railings.
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After a few hours remove the painter s tape.
It s best to do two coats especially with lighter colors.
Don t forget to cover all areas of the steps evenly.