This key in of paint also eliminates a separate sealing state.
The paint creates a tight membrane to prevent water passage.
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see to it the paint is labeled for concrete floors.
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Safety Considerations
Toxic fumes can be difficult to eliminate in a confined basement.Wear an N95 respirator.
Open all available windows and use fans to create cross-ventilation.
Do not use space heaters, as epoxy paints are usually flammable.
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Even gas water heaters or furnaces can be dangerous, so turn them off while painting.
verify that the sump pump, if any, is working well.
Fill the Cracks
Fill crackswith aconcrete repair compoundor patch.
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Trowel on the repair compound and allow it to dry.
If there are any raised surfaces, those should also be sanded down.
Cracks and damaged areas become glaringly apparent once covered with paint and can become tripping hazards.
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Clean the Floor
Sweep or vacuum the floor thoroughly.
The floor must be completely dry before painting.
Apply Painter’s Tape
Before painting, applypainter’s tapealong the walls wherever they touch the floor.
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This will keep the color from spreading to unwanted surfaces and make the painting process much quicker.
Use long strokes and apply the primer as evenly as possible over the entire area.
If bubbles or puddles form, roll over them with a mostly dry roller to smooth out the tool.
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Wait 24 hours for the primer to dry before moving on to painting.
A long handle attached to arollermakes the work of priming and painting much easier.
Start at the far end from the door.
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As you did with the primer, start in the areas furthest from the exit.
confirm that the coat is as flat and seamless as possible.
Apply a Second Coat of Paint
Let the first coat dry thoroughly.
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Once dry, apply a second coat.
It will require several days, and much of that time is spent waiting for the paint to dry.
Painting over a concrete basement floor is great for waterproofing and sealing reasons.
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With a two-step epoxy paint, the floor does not need to be sealed first.
The standard, most common paint color for concrete basement floors is gray since it matches the surface.
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