Things You'll Need:
- Concrete paint or stain
- Roller brush and pole
- Concrete filler
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Step 1
Clear the clutter and debris around the entryway. Remove all planters, pots and furniture. Put these items away until the paint has dried.
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Step 2
Wash the area around the entryway with a bucket of water and dish soap. Use a commercial concrete cleaning solution to remove any stubborn grease or oil stains. These cleaners are available at most home improvement stores, such as Lowe’s or Home Depot. Let the entryway dry.
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Step 3
Buy an outdoor concrete paint or stain. Rustoleum produces an epoxy paint made especially for high-traffic outdoor areas. This epoxy concrete paint will withstand typical abuse and won’t peel through the seasons.
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Step 4
Put down a drop cloth. Apply the paint with a wide, large knapp roller attached to a long pole. Paint with long smooth strokes that overlap one another. Let this initial coat dry, and then liberally apply a second coat.
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Step 5
Inspect the entryway area and repaint any thin or missed spots. Touch up any places where the roller failed to place paint. Fill crevices or cracks with a concrete filler and paint those areas.
