How To Paint Concrete (What I Use On Patios, Pool Decks, and Walkways)
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A well done and articulated video showing an excellent finished product on one of the more contentious projects, painting concrete. What’s not to like.
Truly a great job! Nobody could explain the process better than you.
I was just thinking of painting my front stoop thanks for the tips
This is great and is hopeful! I'm looking at painting our front porch and back patio (both concrete) this spring, and will be referencing this as I do. Thank you, also, for the great product recommendations!
That’s great coverage. I’ve been looking for something to redo our porch. This looks really good.
I painted my outside patio that had lots of shrinkage cracks from adding to much water by concrete pumper. Granite Grip from Home Depot is fantastic. 2 years later, hot California sun, still looks like brand new!
This is better than anything I’ve ever seen on TV. This is real entertainment and educational.
Great work and video, Mike. Thank you for sharing! Informative and no non-sense.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I need to do this on our patio. I've been painting all of our ceilings in the mobile home and have been using Kilz with great success. The patio floor will also be done with Kilz concrete paint.
You are quite the professional and describe things very well! Good job!
Super helpful. I will be doing my patio. Your voice is soothing 🌻🌻
Thanks mate, awesome job. We build Rock pools with a waterfall, that is a combo. The Waterfall is then the pump house. Looking for new upgrading paints, to have more durability.
Looks good, we usually use a penetrating primer on first defending on if it's a recoat or bare concrete. Poly-Enamels work good for top coats, usually do epoxy for the penetrating primer.
I have to be honest, I watched how you guys repair that sidewalk next to the driveway and pool and you did such a GREAT job at keeping it so simple!! I've done a few overlays, 2 sand and 1 cement. So learning from you guys I see that I can use rapid set mortar mix. I can't wait to put it to use..God Bless
Rapid Set is good stuff, you'll like it.
Awesome job!!!!! Hands DOWN, Mike is the MAN in this trade!!!!!! I haven’t seen one of your videos yet with any flaws!!!! Keep up the amazing work you do, your Pro tips and please keep updating new videos with lots of tips and info!!! Again, Mike is “da MAN!!!!!”🤙🏼💪🏼
Instead of paint I put stonebond ( tiny pebbles ) over the concrete around my pool. It has a rough surface which makes it cooler and reduces the chance of slipping. Only drawback is the glue has to be reapplied about every 3 or 4 years. The first couple times I glued it myself, but as it began to age I let the pros take over because they could repair any damage. When I painted the floor in my basement, it still looked good after a couple decades so I only repainted it when we wanted to change the color. The garage was another story. I painted it with 3 different kinds of expensive concrete paint or stain and each time it would come up where I parked my hot car tires. I eventually gave up and learned to live with it. I used paint the last time as close to the color of concrete as I could find and it's not that noticeable.
Straightforward, no fluff, information. Well done. You seem incredibly honest and trustworthy, Mike. I’m getting ready to coat a slab around my pool and happened upon your channel while seeking advice.
I love it, how do I purchase it?
Im in PA but we do the same type work, I enjoy watching you. Concrete is supposed to get hard not be hard. Nice videos Mike.
Thank you!
@@MikeDayConcrete Great job! Would kindly inform if the concrete paint varnish over time? is something that requires to be painted from time to time?
Here in Queensland, Down Under I used Concrete Colour Systems around my pool, using the recommended non slip additive yet for some reason I managed to actually made the concrete quite slippery when wet.
Thanks so much I have a job to do and you have given the courage to give it a try.
It is great that you either have your girl friend or wife to help you. To do your contract work. Great team work.
Great video! Really helpful. Might have just saved me a lot of $ and agony. Thanks! Is there an easy way to smooth a concrete surface with a texture? Can this paint be used on a shower floor?
Watched a few of your videos Mike, perfectionist!!! tasty work
Used the same product a few years back in my basement then it got some water entry from heavy spring rains and run off now the paint has flaked off in places but stuck fast in others and yes I prepped the floof 1st and etched it.
Thanks Mike - I plan to do this when my home gets finishing being built which should be 1/2022 for my little covered patio area and I think I will do garage floor, too that is geared toward that specific flooring. Glad I found your vid! :-)
Hey, if you look on the bottom of your roller bucket you will see you can put wheels on all 4 corners! I got the same bucket and you can move it with your foot instead of stopping to pick it up and move it(can be a mess if you don't watch where you're pushing). Great job...👍
Thanks for this vid. I am planning on redoing our 30 yr old front porch.
Great job!! Thanks for taking the time to share this info with us!!
This is a keeper video!
Thank you!
Mike that turned out excellent. Thanks for the tips!
I had a company lay out concrete for my sons half court outside and I’m going to paint. Do you recommend priming it first or if it’s nee concrete can I just do the two coats straight on?
Great info thanks. The prepping is what I am dreading repairing the cracks and hoping it turns out good.
Have you ever had efflorescence, I apply our Ceramic coating to concrete (we reflect 98% Energy and same light as well) but I always use a sealer before coating because concrete always emits from the ground up through the concrete and the sealer encapsulates anything from getting to the surface to effect our coating. Your video states you have good longevity with the paint, that’s awesome! Great job as well-attention to detail!I subscribed-one can never know enough.
"If your that slow, if you cant get a couple gallons done in an hour, maybe you ought to hire it out". That line is youtube gold right there!
Good job, not a rush job, leaving things half done. Good explanation of process.
I really enjoyed watching this informative video & that patio turned out amazing. 👍🏼
Cem-coat ( Brick form product) is best i believe for colored coatings...
I live in quebec I have a concrete porch that was damaged by a fire and the repair job was terrible. I am considering just painting over it with a flat grey colour paint hopefully. This is inspiring thanks
Just found your channel today. You do really good work and offer great advice. Thanks for showing a close up of the end result, its a big help for beginners.
Glad to help!
@@MikeDayConcrete: Hi Mike. Great Job sir. Any chance you could help resurface my deck and around the pool area in Palm Desert California? It gets really hot here. Upto 120 degrees! Is there a paint for the climate here?
Love the videos! I have a question on maybe painting interior concrete floors. We have had to reseal our interior concrete floors twice now in the last two and a half years and it is already peeling again. What would we need to do to prep and then what would be the best way to seal or paint them for heavy foot traffic?
Need to tape down a square foot of cardboard to an area you want to paint. After 24hrs check it for moisture. If moisture is coming through, don't expect the fancy rubber stuff to stick.
Great video, I'll be watching more as I have quite a bit of resurfacing coming up. Thanks for all the information!
I need to paint my front stoop, so this is really helpful. Thank you for sharing.
Nice job, came out very professional. My question is, what type of paint would you use in a previously painted concrete basement floor?
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Hi Mike, good video. I want to paint the concrete on my covered front porch. I would like to stencil a design over the base coat. Have you done a video for stenciling? Would I have to use special paint for the design and do a seal coat? What can I do to keep it from being slippery when done. Thanks!
These are my exact questions. I can't find info on if I need to seal the stencil and base coat - what did you end up doing?
Really good DIY video. Gave me good information on how to paint a concrete porch. I even will try to use Sherman Williams ConFlex concrete sealant paint. Thank you.
Thanks you live in Arizona. I live in Arizona. It’s been 31 days of 110° plus. Just planning when we get cooler. Thank you very much for all the info.👍🏻
Great video. Most of the paint I have looked at recommend a primer/sealer be applied first but I noticed you didn’t use one. Any comments on why not ?
I have this as project soon at home. Thanks for the tips. Any advice on getting up old glue from outdoor carpet? We tried the pressure washer already. I'm thinking I need to grind it off.
Did you try brake cleaner? It’s about the most aggressive solvent I know of. If possible, chose a color as close to the concrete color as possible.
Our preferred method is grinding, but we're all set up for it. It's fast and cleans the concrete at the same time.
@@MikeDayConcrete thank you Mike! Great channel.
Love this video , and I think I could do this. Some people can’t afford to have a professional come out to do it and I’m sorry for that. Love the way you explained it was wonderful . Yes I will look at your other videos thank you so much. 👏👏👏
Thank you Mike and Tia for your knowledge! Soo helpful!
This video is so helpful! Thank you!!! I’ve gotten so many recommendations from other people and DIY groups about what type of paint to use on our concrete porch. It has been overwhelming. Do you have any recommendations on stripping and cleaning old peeling paint off of a concrete porch? I plan on pressure washing first but want to make sure I get it all off. Most of it is peeling and bubbling anyways. Thanks again!
We mostly use xylene or paint thinner to remove the tough spots of paint. If you use a turbo tip on the pressure washer, that usually removes all the paint.
@@MikeDayConcrete Thank you SO much!
I do decorative concrete for a living and own a product line as well. The issue with using topical coatings that do not penetrate or block moisture will eventually flake, concrete is like a hard sponge and having excessive moisture being pulled through the concrete can cause it to peel over time. The key is to make sure that the first coat that touches the concrete penetrates before applying anything topical like a film forming paint.
I tell people this is topical and not permanent. It will need to be touched up at some point. I make that clear to my customers. It does adhere very well though if the concrete prep is done right.
@@MikeDayConcrete Mike, would you be interested in a water based product that is used as a primer that will penetrate into the concrete, block moisture and chemically bond to your paint coating? It's a Two part water based acrylic polyurethane sealer we use as a primer and top coat. What we're basically doing is sandwiching the film forming paint coating between this product for moisture control, color enhancement and protection.
@@jasonolinger7585 I would be interested in hearing more about your product Jason. I have an outdoor concrete basketball court that has 30 day old concrete surroundig 20 year old concrete. I want to paint it a uniform vibrant color. The new concrete has a vapor barrier but the old does not and I am worried about the paint not adhering.
Jason Olinger hey Jason I live in Hawaii and where I’m at there’s a lot or rain and long with the heat all Hawaii weather but my sidewalk I would have to pressure wash every 1 to 2 years with all the mold and mildew. Sidewalk needs some patching and I would like to seal or paint it over to look presentable and last a long time and withstand occasional pressure washing. Can you recommend a paintable solution that a DIY owner could do?
Great job, and well presented. Thanks for posting the video.
This information I need it Thank you sir for your tips. I will paint my driveway in the next few months
I was waiting for the cat run across the wet paint lol nice job thank you
Thanks 👍
me too 😉
Thanks for all of these videos, Mike. One question - how long should you let a newly laid concrete patio cure before painting like this? Thanks.
That’s actually a very good question. We used to have to do a pH test on newly stuccoed buildings and wait until the levels were sufficiently balanced before applying paint. Short of doing a pH test, you should be ok painting after 28 days.
28 days. 7 days with a rapid set product. Most manufactures will let you get away with doing a mat test to see if the moisture has evaporated.
Yea, both good answers here. Most of the time 28 days. This paint withstands high PH, up to 13 so you could paint a little earlier than 28 days with this one.
For the pool decks , what a color ! What a color! Have a good one , you too .
Sharing knowledge is admirable. I should do more of that myself. Good for you!
1) Pressure washing blasts particles and excess water into the concrete, which is porous. The proper way to clean concrete before painting it is to wash it down with 1-2 applications of TSP, and then wash it down with a low-pressure garden hose. 2) After TSP, the concrete would need 24hrs at 20*C or above to dry completely. 3) If you're only getting 100 square feet on the first coat, you're using too thick of a nap roller. 3/4 is way too thick a roller, which causes the paint to be far more complex than the 2mil it should be on the surface of the concrete. One of the most common mistakes that painters make is using the wrong roller/applicator for a product. A 13-15mm roller would have been more appropriate for this project. This is not criticism. I have 20 years experience as a certified paint/coatings expert, and that's residential/commercial/industrial.
What is TSP? I have a neighbor who wants this done. We powerwashed 2 weeks ago for Spring Cleanup. Interested in avoiding first timer mistakes.
TSP is a liquid product name, Got it! So you are saying just apply it and then rinse it off? Do you scrub? Wire brush?
@@Phoenix19Crece TSP is a granular. You take three tablespoons and mix with 4 litres of water (in a bucket) and scrub the surface with a nylon (not wire) scrub brush. Rinse off with a garden hose or low-pressure hose, and let the surface dry for 24-48 hours depending on outdoor temperatures. Surface must be completely dry before paint is applied. Ideally, when the temperatures outside stay around 20*C during the day and no lower than 12*C overnight, the paint can be applied. The surface temperature of the concrete is critical as well. If painted to early in the spring, it won't stick well to the surface let alone cure properly.
@@Phoenix19Crece TSP is Trisodium Phosphate. It’s a granular/powder form of cleaning product. You can find it at Walmart or similar stores. Comes in a box and has “TSP” written in big letters.
@@Phoenix19Crece TriSodiumPhospate
What about doing an acid wash to etch the concrete and increase the strength of the paint/concrete bond?
Depends on when it was poured. Fairly new should only need a wash. But I do that on older floor where you know the dirt and grime are imbedded in the pores of the floor. Great point to bring up for home owners who plan to do it themselves.
Sherwin Wiliams duration house paint is absolutely the best
Mike you’re awesome I’m in California and the cost of living and work around here is expensive so anything I can do myself will help! You’ve given clear instructions and directions. Subscribed and hit the 👍
Hi Mike, a very interesting and honest video. Do you have any ideas on painting a resurfaced concrete pool please? We are restoring one in Wales UK
I did a pool deck with this same paint just a few weeks ago. It came out awesome. I've done many pool decks with this stuff over the years.
Looks great, I like the color, I would like to paint it my front steps. Mike would you mind to tell me what is the color code? I am going to store to buy it tomorrow, it's on sale for 40% off now. Thank you!
This color was intellectual gray.
@@MikeDayConcrete Thank you Mike.
Hey Mike. Just leaving a comment to bump you up the list so your videos get recommended more. Huge fan, love your work.
Thank you! Other posts about painting are not how to at all but too many words and before and after photos/shots. I needed the during! This was helpful and will make my second gallon attempt the final! Hopefully 🤞🏻🤣🙃
Looks great. You've given me a lot of confidence to do the same with my front porch. How would this paint hold up in the winter of say Colorado?
It's on my outside basketball court here in Maine. Gets covered in snow for 5 months. It's been on there for 5 to 6 years now. It could use a little touch up in some small areas but overall looks very good still.
Once you paint concrete you are stuck forever repainting it, far better to color the concrete or acid stain it, acid staining or adding color to the concrete mix is permanent. I cast a concrete sculpture panel for a local municipal pool building in 2014, adding dark red concrete color to the concrete it looks like red terracotta and it looks great today 6 years later
Epoxy is much better that's all you had to say
@@userokg751 Epoxy is NOT "much better" sorry to say
Anything is better than shitty cracked discolored concrete.
Lots of people are stuck with existing concrete
Helpful video, Mike.
So satisfying! 😄 I think I'm gonna have to do my porch!
Very informative video. The results look great. I have always used epoxy paint on my concrete with decent results. Will this stuff hold up in a garage?
No!!!..here's the Deal,...if you have bare concrete.use a xylene base,acrylic silicone concrete sealer,solid color..h+c brand Sherwin Williams and or Loews..my customers drive 60.000 pound provost rv's on and is uv sun ray resistant..we get 13 years lasting. Never peels just slowly fades in a decade ..if your garage floors is painted with some silly waterbase paint..grind it off down to bare cement first.h+c will not show any tire marks...if you use a water base "epoxy seal" brand from h depot it adhere very well but has no sheen! Very dull and definitely shows tire marks....
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How long did it take for the first coat to dry? TY! I want to do this on my patio!!! Great Video!
I used Behr Porch and Patio Paint recently and really liked it! I prepped the concrete per directions and put the paint on with a concrete paint roller from Home Depot and it came out really nice. It was easy to put on and dried fast and only took one coat and you can get it in many different colors….good luck!
@@whyme3286 Thank you so much !!!! Great Information!
Looks Fantastic! You make it look so easy Pro!😎👍
Mike I like everything you do.
Fascinating video, I may try… do you recommend a similar product in southern Arizona, where 110+ degrees is not uncommon ?
How does the conflex paint hold up in the freezing snow and ice? How long before you need to repaint?
That’s what I’d like to know
Thanks for the demo. I learned a lot.
Nice video...what I like to do as a finishing is to sprinkle some silica over the top to prevent slipping. Use a restaurant salt shaker so I can spread it around evenly.
How did this paint job hold up over time? Would be interesting to see a very brief update video
Interesting that Mike Day Concrete didn't respond. One can only imagine how long this paint lasts, without etching first, and painting only a day after power-washing?
@@bobkucharski9425 lol you really are clueless.
@@bobkucharski9425 You may want to watch the video one more time
Mr. Day, I must have missed it in the video, but did you have to acid wash this concrete? I heard that you pressure washed it and then blew off the dust the day after and then started to paint. I always understood that you must acid wash concrete for paint to properly adhere? Is this not the case with this newer paint technology sir? Thank you
Take my advise for what it's worth- some guy from the internet. You can paint concrete without acid washing. You need to make sure water soaks into the concrete and see that it has gotten porous. I painted mine one year +, after poured, and the paint came off quickly. Now, it is weathered and porous, so I am doing this exact paint/technique. Love SW paint!
another fantastic color for patio and wood fence is a neutral even deep tan, rather like a deeper shade of sand or kind of beige. really, check out these colors - they're clean and fresh-looking yet far more modern in appearance (very clean look) but adds some tonal warmth compared to gray.
Sherwin Williams’ epoxy has held up well for me on my shop floor and on my screened back porch that occasionally gets wet.
Back in the '70s there was a company called conlux which is where this paint got its name from but that company was in Edison New Jersey and they used to have some quality products that could be had for very cheap we used to buy interior paints for $12 a gallon that would cover a dead man
Wow can I hire her ?
I wonder if I can use this on the old concrete patio at my house. It was previously painted and it's very old and worn. Would I need to have it sandblasted first?
Probably a good pressure washing would be good. I would probably lightly grind it, it's hard to tell without a picture.
I love it.. got a project that looks just like that one and wanted to find out how to do it..
Awesome video Mike!! Thanks for sharing!!
What about acid washing and primer? You may have mentioned something about those I probably missed it. I'm still learning so I'm just asking not trying to be rude or anything.. I enjoy all your videos thanks for taking the time to make them great info in the videos.. I always hear stain is better than paint for concrete what are your thoughts on that? Thanks
No need to acid wash or etch with this paint. As long as you can clean it by pressure washing you're good.
@@MikeDayConcrete How does this topical paint adhere to the concrete without penetrating into the surface with moisture vapors and normal deterioration of concrete?
Mike I have a patio that I put clear sealer on 2 years ago now it shows stains like rust. I have tried scrubbing and pressure washing with cleaners with no luck. Can this Con Fkex be put on a sealed patio that is always in the elements?
It can yes. Just pressure wash the old, let it dry real good and then paint it.
Thanks a on for posting these videos, super helpful!
Good ole Sherman Williams. Must be Sherwins brother. But seriously, I watched your concrete patch video as well. You do excellent work. You're a dying breed.
What was left out of your video was TESTING for moisture!! The day before you should duct tape a plastic sheet, say 18" x 18" for 24 hours. With this being sealed/taped on all four sides, would give you an idea if any mositure is being held in the concrete itself. I dont care what you use, moisture is your biggest enemy to a sealer or any top coat. I've seen quite a few videos that never address the importance of coating concrete without either etching, diamond sand with a buffer, or making sure the slab is moisture free. Secondly some slabs actually put a sealer in its mix as a water proofer, or has had a clear sealer as a top coat after the concrete has cured. These also can be problematic. On every bare concrete slab i've painted, i always used a bonding sealer as the first coat. After 24 hours then you would apply 2 coats of top coat! The best by far is the 2 part epoxy, SOLVENT based coating!
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Hi I was wondering what areas you do concrete .How can I contact you because I am looking for someone to do my concrete?
Only in central Maine.
Awesome job guys! Thank you for sharing! Cheers from Puerto Rico!
Nice job and voice over. Enjoyed from Texas!
Hey Mike, how’s it going? Richard here, just want to say, you did a nice job with the paint. I got a very large driveway stamped cobblestone which I spray due to all the grooves. It comes out okay, I use a color called courtyard gray. It fades quite a bit due to the Florida sun, and numerous car washes. I think next time I’ll try Sherman Williams since you seem to believe it’s the a good product. Typically, I use Benjamin Moore, but the driveway paint is some other brand they sell. You know I’m going to end this with this question. After applying the intellectual gray do you feel more intellectual? Have you taken up smoking a pipe? Have you started writing your memoirs of the concrete business. LOL!
Con Flex isn't recommended to drive over with vehicles. SW probably does make one you can. You'd have to check with your local branch to see what they have.
..it’s SHER-WIN WILLIAMS PLEASE NOT SHERMAN WILLIAMS. Sorry not trying to b a jerk. Love watching DIY videos.
It’s Sherwin Williams, not Sherman Williams. Sheesh
@@randolphtolbert3825 oh well, next time.
@@MikeDayConcrete it's sad to see you're promoting links to an anti-american union busting company
Would you recommend this product for a pool deck?
Yes, we do pool decks with it a lot.
Looks like you both did a great job
Looks great, nice work!!!! you are a true pro.
He's a professional. My shoes would be covered in grey paint.
So this paint is also good for cement patios that are directly in the sun?
Yes, we use it on pool decks a lot.
Mike we like all your videos mate 👍 keep up the good work.
Helpful tutorial on painting concrete.