You can also use a paint that is specifically designed with a thicker texture, like Portola Paints Roman Clay, which comes in ...

Q: We have a concrete patio at the rear of our house. It had a few cracks, which we patched. The patches are a different colour than the concrete so we want to paint the patio. It has a grease ...

However, the etching step needs to come after you clean the concrete. TSP and TSP substitute work equally well for this purpose, according to a technical-help person at the Savogran Co. (800-225 ...

Painted concrete can be very slick, so use paint with anti-slip ingredients. Follow all steps listed on the label, including etching and priming. (Photo courtesy of Metro Editorial Services) ...

P ainting concrete floors might sound as fun as watching paint dry (literally), but with the right tools, it's easier than ...

While most latex sealants require a 24-hour dry time before painting, Textured Concrete is ready to paint in just two hours. The faster dry time increases productivity and allows users to match ...

Painting a stripe in a contrasting tone can awaken a blah concrete patio surface. “[Stripes] can be thin or wide and for extra creativity even a herringbone or woven pattern,” he says. 3.

Question: I have a concrete porch that’s been painted several times. But the paint bubbles and peels off, leaving a mess. Each of the painters has said that this happens to concrete when you ...

You can even add texture through artwork, including oil painting and sculptures. Texture can be visual, tactile or both. “In terms of the color palette, I use warm grey and brown tones ...