Q: We have a concrete patio at the rear of our house. It had a few cracks, which we patched. The patches are a different colour than the concrete so we want to paint the patio. It has a grease ...

While most latex sealants require a 24-hour dry time before painting, Textured Concrete is ready to paint in just two hours. The faster dry time increases productivity and allows users to match ...

You can also use a paint that is specifically designed with a thicker texture, like Portola Paints Roman Clay, which comes in ...

Allow the paint to cure for three to four days for an exterior floor, or a full week for a concrete driveway, before you start to use the good-looking new surface. Laura Firszt writes for networx.com.

Concrete floors get a bad wrap for being cold, hard, and industrial-looking. Still, they can be finished in many ways with unique colors and textures.

Painted concrete can be very slick, so use paint with anti-slip ingredients. Follow all steps listed on the label, including etching and priming. (Photo courtesy of Metro Editorial Services) ...

However, the etching step needs to come after you clean the concrete. TSP and TSP substitute work equally well for this purpose, according to a technical-help person at the Savogran Co. (800-225 ...

Painting a stripe in a contrasting tone can awaken a blah concrete patio surface. “[Stripes] can be thin or wide and for extra creativity even a herringbone or woven pattern,” he says. 3.

Painted concrete can be very slick, so use paint with anti-slip ingredients, such as Behr’s anti-slip porch & floor paint ($42.98 a gallon at Home Depot). Follow all steps listed on the label ...