prep to paint cement floor.

[Cookie]

We haven't heard from Snowman, Tom, in a long time, I tried emailing him several times. In the beginning of this thread it tells about using Muriatic Acid first and some other tips. I really would not paint raw concrete, (without preparation) I doubt it would stick. And, yes! his floors are beautiful.

[motherbeardancing]

Cookie,
Thanks for the tip, and sorry to hear that Snowman's not posting any more. I've had a couple of contractors say to use this two-part epoxy process, but I was so impressed with Snowman's results with water-based latex. He makes it look easy.

[hj]

I painted my patio to simulate flagstone rather than tile. But the process is the same. A base coat in the grout color, masking tape to make the joints, and then the tile, (or flagstone colors in my case), applied over it. I apply a clear satin finish sealer over it every couple of years.

[Cookie]

Cookie,
Thanks for the tip, and sorry to hear that Snowman's not posting any more. I've had a couple of contractors say to use this two-part epoxy process, but I was so impressed with Snowman's results with water-based latex. He makes it look easy.

He is a Principal of a high school the kids probably drove him crazy! I can't say I don't understand it. You can do the floor, make sure you post a picture when all finished, and let us know how you did it.

[Alton.cedric]

I know someone did that and it like to never dryed plus with moisture a basement has you have to get the right paint i would suggest asking someone at Lowes or home depot or a well trained painter. it can be a headache really.