Wait at least eight hours but no more than 30 days to paint.
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Apply a primer to the concrete to ensure strong adhesion of the paint.
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Primer dries in two hours.
Don t forget to cover all areas of the steps evenly.
Apply a coat of concrete or masonry primer to the steps.
When you paint the floor you ll also want to paint the steps and railings.
Use a brush for the entire area or at least for the edges and the inside corners.
Watch this video to learn how to caulk and paint the railing where it meets concrete.
The long fibers grab lots of primer and paint and they ll help speed up the job.
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Apply 1 layer of concrete paint primer with a paint roller.
Before adding your color you need to use primer to ensure that the paint will stick.
It ll soak up paint like a sponge so use masonry or concrete primer and paint.
Apply with a synthetic roller that has a 1 inch nap.
Again follow the manufacturer s instructions to confirm the necessary application and drying time.
You ll also need to match any new colors you choose for the concrete floor.
Otherwise you ll have a new looking floor with dull railings that don t look right.
It s best to do two coats especially with lighter colors.
How porous concrete is.
Masonry paint also called elastomeric paint or elastomeric wall coating is a good choice for concrete painting because it contains binders that contract and expand with the concrete.
You may use a roller for the rest of the surface area.
Allow the primer to dry completely before painting.
Finally it s time to paint the steps in the color of your choice.
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After a few hours remove the painter s tape.