Watch this video to learn how to caulk and paint the railing where it meets concrete.
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Exterior house paint can crack and peel on concrete.
Let the paint dry for at least 24 hours before walking on it.
Apply a primer to the concrete to ensure strong adhesion of the paint.
Don t forget to cover all areas of the steps evenly.
Again follow the manufacturer s instructions to confirm the necessary application and drying time.
When you paint the floor you ll also want to paint the steps and railings.
Otherwise you ll have a new looking floor with dull railings that don t look right.
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Before adding your color you need to use primer to ensure that the paint will stick.
You may use a roller for the rest of the surface area.
Apply a coat of concrete or masonry primer to the steps.
Finally it s time to paint the steps in the color of your choice.
Primer dries in two hours.
How porous concrete is.
Let dry enjoy.
Use a brush for the entire area or at least for the edges and the inside corners.
Working in the same strokes evenly paint each step.
The long fibers grab lots of primer and paint and they ll help speed up the job.
It s best to do two coats especially with lighter colors.
Wait at least eight hours but no more than 30 days to paint.
Masonry paint also called elastomeric paint or elastomeric wall coating is a good choice for concrete painting because it contains binders that contract and expand with the concrete.
Apply with a synthetic roller that has a 1 inch nap.
It ll soak up paint like a sponge so use masonry or concrete primer and paint.
After a few hours remove the painter s tape.
Apply 1 layer of concrete paint primer with a paint roller.
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