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Should I Seal Concrete Before Painting?

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Written by Lianne Image Reviewed by Editorial Team
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Yes, you should always seal concrete before painting it. This is pretty easy to do, as long as you have a good-quality primer. It’s an essential step of the painting process that shouldn’t be overlooked. The primer is used to fill small gaps, cracks, or voids to create a smooth and uniform finish. It works […]

Can I Paint Concrete Without Etching?

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Written by Jim Bettesworth Image Reviewed by Editorial Team
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Paint cannot adhere to concrete unless the concrete has been properly prepped, which includes etching.  Etching works to roughen a smooth concrete surface. Concrete is a porous surface regardless of how smooth it is, but paint can stick to a rougher surface than a smooth one easier. As concrete is an outdoor surface that is […]

Can You Paint Concrete Garden Posts?

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Let’s face it – we all like to have a change every once in a while. When your home has looked the same way for a long time, it’s only natural to want to switch it up and make it look a little different. Now, the easy solution would be to paint the garden posts. […]

What Happens If You Paint Wet Concrete?

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You should never paint concrete while it is wet, and that isn’t just because it will be messy to do so. It’s very important that the concrete is dry before painting over it, or else the paint won’t stick properly, and you’ll have issues with it down the line. Suppose the concrete is wet or […]