Painting a concrete floor is a great way to seal and improve the look and performance of the floor. Because concrete has special characteristics, however, it also has special needs when it comes to being painted. To get the best results for your floor, plan on giving the project at least 2 weeks to complete.
Clean the Concrete Thoroughly
The concrete must be completely clear in order to allow the sealers and
paints to bond properly. Use two different products to clean the
concrete; one to remove the dirt and debris and a second that is made to
remove the efflorescence, the white powder that sometimes develops on
damp concrete.
Sweep away any dirt, debris, old paint flakes or efflorescence from the floorUse a scrub brush and a cleanser specifically made for concrete to wash the floor once you’ve removed the debris
Apply a Sealer to the Concrete Floor
The sealer will help prevent moisture from coming through the floor and ruining the paint job.
Apply 2 to 3 coats of sealer to the floor. Allow the sealer to cure for several days between coats; follow the manufacturer’s instructions for mixing and curing of the sealer
After each coat, use a paint roller to smooth the sealer over the concrete, slightly overlapping each strokeUse a paintbrush to apply the sealer to the edges and corners of the room with each coat as well.
Apply a Concrete Primer to the Concrete Floor
The primer will fill any small gaps or voids in the floor and will help give it a smooth appearance.
Pour the primer into a paint tray and dip a paint roller into the primer.Roll it onto the floor in even strokes.Use a paintbrush to apply the primer to the corners and edges of the room.
Apply a Concrete Primer to the Concrete Floor
The primer will fill any small gaps or voids in the floor and will help give it a smooth appearance.
Pour the primer into a paint tray and dip a paint roller into the primer.Roll it onto the floor in even strokes.Use a paintbrush to apply the primer to the corners and edges of the room.
Paint the Concrete Floor
This is the final step in the process.
Pour some masonry paint into a paint tray. Dip a masonry roller into the tray and coat it well.Roll the masonry paint over the floor in smooth, slightly overlapping strokesApply paint to the corners and edges of the floor with a paintbrush. Let the masonry paint dry for at least 24 hours between coats; apply 2 to 3 coat for the best results.
West Pacific Coatings offers a wide variety of solutions for your concrete coating and
restoration projects – whether your need is for chemical protection,
slip resistance, decorative flooring, secondary containment, crack and
joint treatments or any other type of concrete coating in Vancouver,
Canada.
if you need more information about coating please do not hesitate to contact us.
James Maleki 
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