Use a satin or semi gloss latex paint on interior cinder block.
Painting concrete block garage walls.
Painting a concrete wall can spruce up an area or make it blend in with the rest of the area s décor.
Apply paint to the cinder block garage just as you did the primer.
Use an acrylic latex paint if you are painting exterior cinder block.
You must choose the appropriate type of concrete paint determine if the wall is sealed from moisture and apply primer prior to painting the wall.
Painting your concrete basement walls not only helps protect your basement against mold water bacteria and mildew but also adds to the look of your basement especially if you use it as a work or rec room.
A suitable spray pattern is the 15 degree tip held 12 inches from the surface.
Apply the paint to the concrete block with an airless sprayer and then immediately back roll it working in sections along the length of your wall.
Proper painting of these walls requires the removal of any water and mildew before beginning as well as patching the walls to prevent to growth of mold.
Wait two hours for the painted cinder block to dry.
During the preparation pay attention to any loose mortar and large cracks.
Whether the surface is in a basement or above ground cinder block is as easy to paint as drywall once the surface has been sealed and primed to keep moisture out.
Use a commercial style pressure washer and at least 2500 psi.
The first step when preparing concrete block walls is pressure washing.
Concrete and cinder block walls don t require priming.
Scraper optional you can paint interior cinder block walls.
Simply cover them with at least two coats of your finish paint.
Any remaining loose paint will need to be removed manually.
You ve now completed painting a concrete block wall and there s nothing left to do but sit back relax and admire your handy work.