hilltop87
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Post by hilltop87 on Apr 1, 2020 19:57:43 GMT -5
I have a 15 x 20 concrete pad in my backyard that has a built in basketball hoop. I am finally going to paint it with this extra time on my hands. I have a couple of questions for the DIY crowd here:
1) What is the best type of paint and how much do I need?
2) Do I need to put down a primer?
I am hoping I can get a blueish color as well.
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Post by guildx700 on Apr 1, 2020 20:17:30 GMT -5
My experience with "painting" concrete is it turns into a continuous maintenance need.
Some product that is much more robust than standard paint is needed avoid that continuous fix/repaint cycle.
What product, I'm not sure.
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Post by Tall-Fir on Apr 1, 2020 22:24:03 GMT -5
Your best bet is to use paint especially for the job of painting concrete. It’s more expensive than regular paint, but well worth it.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Apr 1, 2020 22:35:11 GMT -5
Concrete stain is more durable, but it's not a coating.
Epoxy paint is the best coating; popular for garages. The slab must first be etched with acid and thoroughly rinsed so the finish will stick.
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Post by guildx700 on Apr 1, 2020 23:11:11 GMT -5
The traffic load should be considered,as well as environment and surface stability.
IMO what holds up under light use fails miserably under heavy use.
Again, I've seen some poor applications on concrete that were a total waste of time and effort even though they were the supposed proper material to use.
A test patch oveer extended expected use and weather would be a best place to start.
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Post by rickyguitar on Apr 2, 2020 2:48:34 GMT -5
Might be good to check into a sealer/protectant too.
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hilltop87
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Post by hilltop87 on Apr 2, 2020 10:03:23 GMT -5
Thanks all. I am going to wait until early summer to do it.
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