How Do You Paint An Outdoor Concrete Patio?
• Prepare the concrete surface that you plan to paint. Clear the entire surface of furniture, flowerpots and toys. • Sweep and clean the patio thoroughly to remove any dirt and dust. • Scrub the patio to remove oil spills or any type of sticky grime from the concrete surface. • Rent a pressure sprayer to remove stubborn grime. • Work with a paint removing solvent and/or scrapers to remove any old paint. This step can be time consuming, but it’s necessary for a beautiful painted concrete patio. Otherwise, you’ll end up with visible bumps and an uneven texture on the painted concrete patio. • Give the patio cleaning process thorough attention. Even if the patio doesn’t appear to be dirty, clean it anyway. Specs of dust can be hard to see, but they can mess up a new paint job. The patio cleaning will define the quality of your finished painted concrete patio. • Select the concrete paint you want to use. The color should compliment your patio area. Ask paint professionals in your area for
