Painting an unfinished basement like us on facebook for more how to projects.
Painting unfinished basement floor.
Using an epoxy floor paint consists of painting on a primer then a color base coat and finishing with a clear top coat.
Concrete basements are used in various ways other than just storage space.
A 2 part water based system would work just fine on a basement floor.
Materials needed epoxy paint epoxy paint primer degreasing solution plastic wrap masking tape concrete patching compound paint roller paint brush mop bucket.
Tools and supplies you will need concrete patching compound trowel grinder or power sander and coarse sandpaper vacuum cleaner mop and bucket dehumidifier or fan concrete primer epoxy concrete paint or concrete floor paint paint tray paintbrushes painter s tape painter roller and roller covers.
The heavy duty paint you ll use to paint your basement floor.
Make sure to open all of the doors and windows in your basement prior to painting for good ventilation.
Your unfinished basement s concrete floor is a blank canvas and a coat of paint can make a huge difference.
They are part of the foundation and because they lie below grade they are subject to moisture produced by condensation and seepage.
I am seeking some creative ideas of how to do my unfinished basement it has cement floors grey and dingy looking with wires showing.
A roll of plastic wrap.
A wide paint brush.
Stenciled linoleum tile painted floor.
Polyfiller concrete patching paste.
It s very durable easy to clean and comes in many different colors.
A foam paint roller.
Use a degreasing agent as needed to remove oil and other substances from the surface.
When painting your concrete basement floor safety is important.
Prepping your basement for painting degreaser solution.
Epoxy garage floor paint can also be used on basement floors.
Failing to remember this when you paint them could result in peeling and bubbling shortly after the paint dries.
Move all furniture out of the area that will be painted.
This straightforward diy project will give you a big bang for your buck.
Sweep the floor including baseboards.
If you are painting a solid color on the floor take it up a notch by painting designated areas of the basement with a fake area rug.
Make sure no dirt of debris will ruin your paint job.
Basement walls aren t like the other walls in your house.