It must be treated so paint will stick to it and painting should only be done within a specified temperature range and dry conditions.
Ideas for painting concrete basement floors.
But in reality it is an enormous blank canvas just waiting for your inspired ideas and artistic vision.
An unfinished basement with its concrete floor and exposed joists may seem dreary and cold.
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Another solution for a small and narrow basement is by applying any light color.
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You ll want to choose a paint specifically for concrete like epoxy paint.
Painted concrete floors look great on any floor in your home including garage basement living room patio or balcony.
Concrete can be difficult to paint.
Outside of the actual painting process choosing the right basement floor paint is extremely important.
You can stain paint decorate age pattern or etch your concrete floor to get the look you want one layer at a time.
The hardening action involves a chemical reaction rather than evaporation and the resulting surface is extremely durable and chemical resistant finish.
Test the humidity in your basement by taping a piece of plastic onto the floor and letting it sit for 24 hours.
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If the wall has been in white the light grey is just great for the floor without making it too monotonous.
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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 conditions are right before starting the project.
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.