Is painting concrete a good idea?

Is painting concrete a good idea?

Concrete harbors dust and dirt in its pores to be collected by shoes and bare feet. With a coating of paint on the surface, that dust, dirt, and grime won't collect on the floor because it's so easy to keep clean.

Does Drylok work on basement walls?

DRYLOK® can be applied to walls with a brush, roller, or paint sprayer. But any standard brush for latex paint will work. Waterproofing basement walls with DRYLOK paint can be done with a 3/4″ nap roller, I got a 1 3/4″ nap roller because the walls were very bumpy in spots.

What is the cheapest way to finish a basement?

Paint a thin coat of exterior latex masonry paint or exterior acrylic house paint onto the prepared cinder blocks. Allow the first coat to dry completely, which typically takes between four and eight hours. Apply a second coat after the first coat of paint is dry.

Should I seal my basement walls?

Because concrete basement walls are porous, they sponge moisture from the earth outside. This moisture enters your basement in the form of water vapor. This product creates a barrier for water vapor, protecting your finishing products and directing any water into your perimeter drain.

Can you paint concrete with regular paint?

Ordinary latex paint is well-suited for interior concrete walls. Use an eggshell or satin latex paint on concrete walls that aren't exposed to much duress. If you plan to paint exterior concrete walls and fences, use an exterior acrylic paint that will hold up to ultraviolet light and harsh weather conditions.

Can you use Drylok over old paint?

A. Yes and no. DRYLOK® may be used over any other cementitious-type waterproofing paint in good, repaintable condition, either inside or outside. However, DRYLOK® cannot be used over an oil or latex-based paint on the inside of a building.

How do I Drylok my basement walls?

Paint the interior walls of concrete-block basements to protect against moisture. Painting your concrete basement walls not only helps protect your basement against mold, water, bacteria and mildew but also adds to the look of your basement, especially if you use it as a work or rec room.

How do you make concrete basement walls look good?

DO apply a masonry waterproofing product to bare interior basement walls. If your foil test showed that water is soaking through your basement walls and leaving them wet, seal the interior of the walls with a high-quality waterproof paint, such as DRYLOK White Extreme Waterproofer (available from Home Depot).

What color should I paint my basement?

In general, we recommend painting finished basements in bright whites or very light cool greys or blues. These lighter colors (along with great interior lighting) can help your finished basement space feel airy and spacious, even without windows.

What is the best sealant for basement walls?

The best basement sealer for your foundation walls and concrete floor against water seepage, vapor transmission and even radon gas. RadonSeal penetrates deep into concrete and reacts, sealing and preserving it permanently.