Best way to paint concrete walls?
I'm looking for tips on how best to paint concrete walls.
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superior interiors
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Use a long sleeve roller using masonry paint.
20th Apr 2016
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stephen webb
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Thin 1st coat by 10% and add PVA which will seal it thus making further coats easier to apply and use less paint.
6th Dec 2016
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Property Cando
14 Reviews, 93% Positive
Try using a good stabilizing solution first and then Dulux Weather Shield smooth masonry paint for concrete.
27th Sep 2015
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CM Prestige Heating & Plumbing Ltd
10 Reviews, 80% Positive
Summer the best time really to paint the outside for a better finish. If you are going to paint in the winter use Dulux weather shield quick dry undercoat 2.5l for about 15 pounds or look for the 5 litre28 pounds and for the paint depends on the colour go for a weather shield. I hop this helped
16th Nov 2015
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Depending on area size,possible spraying. Generally with a long pile roller
9th Jun 2016
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Beenrecommended
58 Reviews, 97% Positive
Use a sealer first to stable ie the wall the n 2 coats of weathersheld only need to seal it if hasn't been painted befor
21st Sep 2015
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Mick the handyman Ltd
31 Reviews, 100% Positive
Hi always use masonry paint but ensure the wall is cleaned & free of dirt & moss , I always wire brush the wall .
30th Dec 2016
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DIYStressBuster
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In outline the method is as follows. A quick Google will provide more details or please feel free to contact me for more details.
Choose paint for your project. ...
Clean the concrete wall. ...
Repair any cracks or blemishes in your wall with concrete patch. ...
Check the wall for moisture. ...
Seal the concrete wall. ...
Apply 1 coat of concrete primer. ...
Paint your wall with concrete paint. ...
Roll on concrete paint sealer.
Choose paint for your project. ...
Clean the concrete wall. ...
Repair any cracks or blemishes in your wall with concrete patch. ...
Check the wall for moisture. ...
Seal the concrete wall. ...
Apply 1 coat of concrete primer. ...
Paint your wall with concrete paint. ...
Roll on concrete paint sealer.
18th Jan 2017
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pmw painting & decorating
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Use sandtex/dulux masonry paint
20th Jun 2017
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