How to Paint Cement Stepping Stones
Painting a decorative cement stepping stone is a fun, creative way to add beauty to your backyard garden or to enjoy a family craft. Stepping stones can be used as a walkway to your front door, as a pathway in your garden or as a wall hanging. There are different decorative techniques you can use to add an imaginative touch to your stepping stone. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Cement stepping stone (Make your own stepping stone or buy one.)
- Painter's drop cloth to cover work area
- Acrylic paint
- Paint brushes
- Sponge brush
- Clear coat sealant for cement
- Decorative items, such as beads, marbles, seashell, broken glass and tile
- Cement bonding glue
- Water
Instructions
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Decide what colors and decorative patterns you want to use on your stone. Cover the work area with a drop cloth. Use acrylic paints and a brush to paint the stone. Apply dark colors first. Allow them to dry for 5 minutes. You may also wish to sketch what kind of design you are interested in making before painting on the stepping stone.
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Use stencils to create designs and lettering if you do not have artistic skills.
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Add embellishments, such as broken glass, marbles or seashells, to the cement. The pieces can be adhered to the stone with cement bonding glue. The addition of the clear sealant will help to secure the objects to the stone. Allow glue to dry well before applying sealant.
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Use a sponge brush to apply sealant to the stone and decorative items. Apply a thin coat of sealant and allow it to dry. A secondary coat may be necessary. Painted stones should be left to dry out of direct sunlight.
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Allow a newly decorated stepping stone to dry for 24 hours before placing it in garden or walkway.
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Tips & Warnings
Purchase stepping stones that already contain hand prints, footprints, glass pieces, marbles and leaves. Adding paint to personalize your stone with the family name or favorite quotes.
Get ideas for your design by looking at home decor and landscaping magazines.
Paint and seal in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing fumes that can be hazardous to your health..
