Painting on Concrete Floor

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To breathe new life into your floors, consider using Stix Primer. This primer excels in adhesion across various surfaces, including tile, and enhances the durability of the topcoat, extending the lifespan of your paint job while resisting peeling and chipping.

For floors, Corotech Command remains a top choice due to its resilience and resistance to fading and wear, making it ideal for both home and commercial spaces. Command can be tinted in a array of over 3,500 colors.

For an additional layer of protection, our waterborne urethane V540 topcoat offers a remarkably durable, chemical-resistant finish with the ease of soap-and-water clean-up. It delivers outstanding gloss retention and resists scratches and abrasion, ensuring your floor maintains a vibrant, refreshed look.

Paint your Concrete Floor in 8 Easy Steps

01. Prepare the Area

Clean the Surface: Start by cleaning the floor thoroughly. Use a concrete cleaner or degreaser and a wire brush or scrub brush to remove dirt, grime, and stains. Rinse the area well with water and let it dry completely.

Repair Any Damage: Check for cracks or holes in the concrete. Use a concrete patch or filler to repair any damage, following the manufacturer’s instructions for application and curing time.

02. Prepare the Surface

Allow new concrete to age for a minimum of 30 days. New or old unpainted concrete should be etched with a concrete etch solution and then rinsed thoroughly with water.

Mask Off Areas: Use painter’s tape to mask off any areas you don’t want to paint, such as edges or trim. Lay down drop cloths or plastic sheeting to protect the surrounding areas.

03. Prime

Use Stix Primer for extra adhesion. Stix is a fast-drying primer, allowing you to begin painting an hour after its application.

04. Paint the Concrete

Use Command for its resilience and resistance. With over 3,500 colors to choose from, Insul-X allows for the versatility needed to paint concrete.

Application: You can apply the paint with a roller, brush, or sprayer. For large areas, a roller or sprayer can be faster, while a brush is useful for detailed work and edges.

Roller: Use a thick-nap roller for textured surfaces and a smooth-nap roller for smoother surfaces.
Brush: Use a high-quality, synthetic brush for cutting in around edges and corners.
Sprayer: A sprayer can offer a more even coat and is useful for large areas but requires careful masking.

05. Allow to Dry

Wait one hour before applying a second coat

06. Apply Sealer

Our waterborne urethane V540 topcoat offers a remarkably durable, chemical-resistant finish. One coat of V540 will provide added protection to your concrete floor.

07. Clean Up

Clean your brushes, rollers, or sprayer according to the paint type (usually with water for latex paints and solvents for oil-based paints). Remove painter’s tape and clean up any drop cloths or plastic sheeting.

08. Maintain the Surface

Regular maintenance can extend the life of your painted concrete. Clean the surface as needed and touch up any areas that may have worn or chipped over time.

By following these steps, you should achieve a professional-looking finish on your concrete surface. Good luck with your project!