How to Paint Concrete

[_Cathy_]

I need to paint our white concrete fence that has become dirty over the years.

Can someone please advise me on the specifics? I don't know what type of paint to buy and what's the best brush to use for a concrete fence. I remember our old pintor would mix liquid on the can of paint and I don't know what it is. He also has different brushes and doesn't use just one type of paint. It seems like the first layer is a different type of paint. I suppose painting is not really as simple as buying a brush and a can of paint so I need your expertise.

[ghosthunter]

Best from my opinion is a roller brush and a latex based masonry paint.

A roller makes quick work of the big wide areas. Then you'll need a 2 inch brush for the edges and corners.

Just make sure to remove old peeling paint and treat the concrete with a water sealant before actually painting it.

[renzo_d10]

Best paint brand ? Boysen or Davis.

BTW, Davis is odor-free.

Your paintor might be mixing different colors of paints to come up with the original color of the part to be painted. But since your fence is only white, just buy a white colored paint and an appropriate painting brush/roll. Maybe 2 or 3 layers or paint will do.

- follow gh's instruction.

[_Cathy_]

How do I use the water sealant?

[ghosthunter]

How do I use the water sealant?

Just use it like paint. It looks like water because it's clear.

To apply this, use a wide paint brush... 3 inches or wider. Apply a single "coat" and let it dry well before painting.

[_Cathy_]

Things I need to buy:

1. Roller Brush
2. 2 in brush
3. 3 in brush
4.Water sealant
5. Latex based masonry paint

Do I need to buy thinner so I could store my brushes afterwards??? Our old brushes have hardened already.

I am thinking if it would be cheaper to just hire a pintor IF he has brushes already. If not, I'll just do it myself.

[Lucius]

Better ask for some "hand...."

[ghosthunter]

Do I need to buy thinner so I could store my brushes afterwards??? Our old brushes have hardened already.

If I am correct, latex based paints are water-based. So just wash off the brushes well after use.

I am thinking if it would be cheaper to just hire a pintor IF he has brushes already. If not, I'll just do it myself.

Just hire an experienced painter. Labor is cheap in the Philippines.

[ghosthunter]

Things I need to buy:

1. Roller Brush
2. 2 in brush
3. 3 in brush
4.Water sealant
5. Latex based masonry paint

Don't forget a few rolls of masking tape and lots of old newspapers. You don't want paint to drip on the floor or getting paint on parts of the wall you don't want painted white.

[renzo_d10]

Just use thinner to soften your brushes. ( I think )

And for the paint that might go to your hand.

[ghosthunter]

if you're gonna do it yourself, add gloves and protective eyewear to your list.

[renzo_d10]

^^ and a mask if you hate the odor of the paint.

[vito corleone]

if you have to buy brushes, rollers, roller pan, etc, just hire a painter to do the job

[chua_riwap]

^^ Agree. Just hire somebody to paint your fence. Wala ka pang pagod.

Now if you DIY, mas mabilis ang trabaho if you'll use rollers. Mas mahirap Cathy kung magbu-brocha ka lang........

[_Cathy_]

if you have to buy brushes, rollers, roller pan, etc, just hire a painter to do the job

Our pintor retired already He used to paint our house every 5 years I think. Ever since he retired all the pintors we got were PALPAK

My neighbor knows an all around guy but I am not sure if he has brushes etc. If he has brushes, I will hire him. If not, I'll just do the fence myself. Exercise pa. hehe.

[_Cathy_]

if you're gonna do it yourself, add gloves and protective eyewear to your list.

I'm not really maselan. Sometimes I like to get dirty.

[Lucius]

I'm not really maselan. Sometimes I like to get dirty.

Hmmmmmm clue clue hahahaha

[ghosthunter]

^^ and a mask if you hate the odor of the paint.

There are latex paints that are odorless.

[_Cathy_]

2 persons will be working on our fence for P1000 pakyaw. They can finish the job in or 1-1.5 days. If the fence wasn't dirty, their labor would only be P500, but since it's tedious to clean the algae, they're charging me P1000. Seems expensive to me or or is it reasonable? I haven't agreed to it yet. Ang liit lang ng pipintahan (2 big cans worth of paint) kasi yung ibang area sa harap ng bahay pebbles.

[vito corleone]

what's the surface area of the work? if you're concerned about the 500-peso differential, compare mo kung ano ang mura if you have to buy a steel brush and let a tambay do it so that pagkatuyo, pintura na lang yung mga pintor mo for 500