This is a 1 gallon can of kilz 1 part epoxy acrylic interior exterior concrete and garage floor paint in slate gray with a satin finish.
Painted concrete basement floor diy.
When painting your concrete basement floor safety is important.
You also need to wear a mask and other protective gear as you will be exposed to the fumes of paint primer chlorine bleach stain blocker and latex paint.
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An easy way to tell whether the floor is dry enough is to place a small piece of kitchen plastic wrap about 12 square to the surface of the concrete floor.
If you re looking to make your basement livable a fresh coat of paint is a great place to start.
A concrete floor must be properly readied to ensure that the paint will adhere to it.
But in reality it is an enormous blank canvas just waiting for your inspired ideas and artistic vision.
Basement floor paint idea in patterns.
A floor buffer is a fast moving high powered machine.
Not intended for vertical surfaces.
Painting your basement floor is a simple diy project that s great for beginners and will only take a day or two to complete.
If the concrete slab is smooth enough a well painted floor covered with good area rugs can be quite suitable for any number of uses.
Kilz concrete floor paint delivers a satin finish that applies smoothly and evenly to floors and horizontal surfaces.
A moist surface isn t ideal for further cleaning or painting.
Clean your basement floor thoroughly.
Move all furniture out of the area that will be painted.
Seal all edges with tape.
Dries to touch in 2 hours.
You can rent a floor buffer from a hardware supply store.
Allow the cleaned surface to dry.
Another solution for a small and narrow basement is by applying any light color.
Use a floor buffer for scuffing away the loosened spots of paint.
An unfinished basement with its concrete floor and exposed joists may seem dreary and cold.
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Step 2 buff the concrete surface.
Floor painting basics the best material for painting a basement floor is a two part epoxy paint which consists of an epoxy resin and a hardener that are mixed together.
Make sure to open all of the doors and windows in your basement prior to painting for good ventilation.
Recoat in 4 hours.
If the wall has been in white the light grey is just great for the floor without making it too monotonous.