{"id":1550,"date":"2019-04-29T17:22:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T21:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/needham.certapro.com\/?post_type=community&p=1550"},"modified":"2019-04-29T17:22:38","modified_gmt":"2019-04-29T21:22:38","slug":"how-to-paint-concrete-and-patio-makeover-tips","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/needham\/community\/how-to-paint-concrete-and-patio-makeover-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Paint Concrete and Patio Makeover Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

The harsh winter months can wreak havoc on your concrete patio with snow, sleet and salt. Now that spring has arrived and you can see the damage, it\u2019s probably time for a makeover. Here is how to paint concrete, and patio makeover tips for your project.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean<\/span><\/h2>\n

First, remove all mobile items on your patio. Having an empty work space will make the rest of the project easier. Working around furniture and fixtures will slow you down in the long run. Putting grills, seating and other items outside of the patio creates an easily workable space.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wash<\/span><\/h2>\n

Concrete needs to be cleaned prior to work. Use a degreasing solution and either a scrub brush or power washer and remove all dirt and dust to make sure your outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dry<\/span><\/h2>\n

The concrete must be completely dried to move forward with work. If there is any water seepage or pooling, now is the time to repair it. It could take several days for the floor to dry thoroughly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sand<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether there is old paint on the floor, or you are dealing with virgin concrete, you will need to sand off the top coat. This ensures a roughed up surface for paint to adhere to. Vacuum the floor and go over it with a tack cloth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Repair<\/span><\/h2>\n

If the floor shows any signs of cracks or dings, now is the time to correct them. Mix a concrete patch compound following manufacturer\u2019s instructions. Fill the holes or and cracks with a trowel to push into any depressions. Once it\u2019s dried, smooth by sanding if it needs it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prime<\/span><\/h2>\n

With a paint roller, use a high quality primer and roll two coats on to the floor. The primer should be allowed to dry between each layer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paint<\/span><\/h2>\n

Using a new roller or paint compressor, apply at least two coats of epoxy paint. Make sure you allow ample dry time between coats.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seal<\/span><\/h2>\n

With a new roller, put several coats of masonry sealer on the paint. Again, allow dry time between coats. Your floor will be sealed and beautiful for the whole summer season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Us for Concrete Painting \/ Staining<\/h2>\n

If all of this seems too much to deal with, don’t worry; we can do it for you. Our professional painters in Needham can take care of making your patio look beautiful and brand new. Just contact us for an estimate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The harsh winter months can wreak havoc on your concrete patio with snow, sleet and salt. Now that spring has arrived and you can see the damage, it\u2019s probably time for a makeover. Here is how to paint concrete, and patio makeover tips for your project. Clean First, remove all mobile items on your patio.Read the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1550","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-community"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/needham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/needham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/needham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/needham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/needham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1550"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/needham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1550\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/needham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/needham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/needham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}