Apply 1 layer of concrete paint primer with a paint roller.
How to paint outdoor concrete floors.
If your floor surface is smooth skip to the next step.
5 roll on the finish paint.
Fill any cracks or holes in the concrete floor with compound using trowel to push it into any depressions.
If the surface of your floor is cracked or rough mix concrete patch compound following package directions.
6 let the paint dry overnight before walking on it.
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Starting in the corner farthest from the door roll on the finish paint using a roller with an extension pole.
Next mask off any areas you want to protect with painter s tape apply a coat of primer to the surface and let it dry completely.
Clean the concrete thoroughly with trisodium phosphate tsp and warm water then let dry.
Select a primer that s compatible with both concrete and the epoxy paint that you ll use as a finish coat.
Priming before you paint concrete floors helps ensure that your new look will stick.
Again follow the manufacturer s instructions to confirm the necessary application and drying time.
Use a clean 2 1 2 inch sash brush to cut in the finish paint around the perimeter of the room.
Before adding your color you need to use primer to ensure that the paint will stick.