Things You'll Need:
- Plastic bag
- Duct tape
- Concrete patching compound
- Concrete sealer, if needed
- Epoxy floor paint
- Lint free paint rollers
- Paint brushes
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Step 1
Scrape up any debris on the floor. Scrub and sweep the area thoroughly. Tape a plastic bag to the floor with duct tape overnight, sealing it firmly around all four edges. If the floor under the bag is damp in the morning, a sealer must be used before painting.
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Step 2
Patch any areas that have cracks or holes with concrete patching compound. Make sure floor surface is as level as possible. If there are large holes, use mesh and concrete to patch, and level with compound.
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Step 3
Apply sealer with a lint free roller. Use a continuous motion to keep the floor glistening and wet. The sealer is designed to penetrate and several coats will need to by applied one after another. Use a large brush to seal corners. Let sealer dry completely before painting.
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Step 4
Roll on epoxy-based paint generously with lint free rollers and brush into corners. Let first coat dry for 24 to 48 hours depending on humidity, then apply a second coat. A third coat can be applied if needed.
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Step 5
Create texture and add colored latex chips sprinkled into a still-wet second coat. A mottled effect can be obtained by adding a third coat in a different color applied with a sponge.
