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[Sixteen Candles]

I'm here in this masonry forum because I do mason contracts. That's what I am. That's my jam. And then this one client suddenly decides that I'm a painter too because he wants me to do some masonry for him and deal with the paint too. It's a simple job anyway but I'm keeping it classified in case he's here. Question now is how best to paint a concrete? And please keep the explanation dummy-friendly. I'm new to all that.

 

[_TheMehssiah_]

I'm here in this masonry forum because I do mason contracts. That's what I am. That's my jam. And then this one client suddenly decides that I'm a painter too because he wants me to do some masonry for him and deal with the paint too. It's a simple job anyway but I'm keeping it classified in case he's here. Question now is how best to paint a concrete? And please keep the explanation dummy-friendly. I'm new to all that.

Funny how clients think we masons do it all. I had a similar thing happen with some fancy stonework last year. For painting concrete, the biggest thing I have learned is getting it super clean and bone dry first. Prep work is really half the battle before you even pick up a brush.

 

[Champz]

A concern is making sure the concrete is fully clean and dry before painting...any leftover dust or moisture can cause peeling later

 

[hardhathustle22]

Last fall, I had a little patio project where the homeowner casually mentioned, 'Could you just throw a coat of paint on it too?' At first, it sounded like a quick fix, but I knew better. I rolled up my sleeves and got to work, cleaned it up, etched the surface, and made sure to use a solid masonry primer before adding color. You know what? It really paid off; it held up beautifully. I've learned that prep work is everything in this business

 

[concreteknowhow]

That response was spot on. Prep is everything when it comes to concrete paint: clean, etch, prime, and then coat. If you skip any of those steps, you're just asking for trouble with peeling. It's wild how many folks think that being a mason means you do paint, tile, and all the rest too. Great job on tackling it the right way