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A porch or patio can be one
of the most useful exterior areas of your home if covered with an attractive
concrete coating, cleared of all excess junk and with a little thought given to
landscaping the area. Unfortunately these spaces are all too often covered with
bland concrete which as well as looking rather dull and dreary, may have
developed cracks or become stained with moss, grease, oil etc over time.
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Restoring such areas to a
place you would be proud to use for entertaining, outdoor dining or just
relaxing may seem like a mighty big job. If the concrete is badly cracked
and the surface uneven, generally there is no other choice than to rip it up
and re-lay it. Here are a few thoughts to consider before moving forward
with your plans to apply concrete coatings.
Restoring such areas to a place you would be
proud to use for entertaining, outdoor dining or just relaxing may seem like
a mighty big job. |
If the concrete is badly cracked and the surface
uneven, generally there is no other choice than to rip it up and re-lay it. Here
are a few thoughts to consider before moving forward with your plans to apply
concrete coatings.
1. If your floor is inside the house, do a
little checking before you decide to coat your floor. Is the concrete damp? Is
there any ponding water? (If so, then you have a larger problem than an ugly
floor!) Let the concrete dry thoroughly before painting (this may take a while
during the wet seasons!)
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2. Thoroughly clean the concrete with TS 695
Rynolite Etching Cleaner. If there is any grease on the floor you will want to
remove it before painting or the paint may not adhere. To remove grease, put
down cat litter to absorb the majority of oil, then scrub again with TS 695
Rynolite Etching Cleaner. Rinse well and wait until the floor is thoroughly dry.
3. Sand off any loose or peeling paint or other
residue with a sander or 80 grit sandpaper. Vacuum or sweep up the residue. Then
go over the floor with a tack cloth (a sticky cheesecloth available at any
hardware or home improvement store).
4. Use a paintable cement filler to repair any
cracks and holes and allow it to dry completely before moving forward.
5. Now to begin the painting process. You will
want to brush the edges and roll the rest of the floor surface. Let each coat
dry between 12 and 24 hours before recoating. Repeat the process with the second
or third coats as directed.
Now you have applied Top Secret quality concrete
coatings that are beautiful, colorful and durable!
About the Author: By Peter Harrett, sales manager.
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