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How to Paint a Concrete Patio

Last Updated: June 16, 2020 | By: Laura 9 Comments | Filed Under: DIY Projects, Outdoors This post may contain affiliate links.

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Don't Like Your Patio Floor? Paint It! | How to Paint a Concrete Patio | #outdoordiy #diyoutside #paintedfloors #diyhomedecor

Make your old, stained concrete porch look beautiful again by learning how to paint a concrete porch. This detailed tutorial will show you how to clean the porch, then make it look fabulous with paint!

The back covered patio at our house has needed a new paint job since the day we moved in. But you know how projects get pushed to the bottom of the list, right?

We’ve pressure washed it almost every summer, but this summer I decided enough was enough and went to Lowe’s for some porch floor paint. I knew it would make this space look and feel a lot better.

Let’s look at some before pics…

How to Paint a Concrete Patio - before photo
How to Paint a Concrete Patio - the before picture

Yikes, right?! It looked bad. Also, my next purchase is a new grill cover. LOL It’s seen better days for sure. Ha!

I found the paint supplies I needed at Lowe’s (not sponsored, just the closest store to me) and they have a special cement floor primer, so I feel certain that this will look good for years to come.

Deciding on Porch Floor Paint Colors

When deciding which color to paint the floor, I knew I either wanted navy and white stripes or a light gray color. I ended up going with Revere Pewter (the gray in my living room) because I knew I liked the color, but it looks a lot lighter outside with the natural light than I expected. I would have gone with a darker gray paint if I had to choose again.

But the Valspar Porch, Floor and Patio Paint can be tinted to any color you’d like, so pick whatever you want and have them color match it!

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Supplies you will need to Paint your Concrete Porch

  • Valspar’s Concrete Binding Primer
  • Valspar’s Porch, Floor and Patio Paint
  • Painter’s tape
  • Roller tray (don’t forget the liners – fastest clean up ever!)
  • Paint roller (with an extension rod)
  • 3/4 inch Nap Roller Covers
  • Paint brush – these paint brushes are my favorite, clean up great and last for decades!
How to Paint a Concrete Patio - supplies you will need: paint roller, paint tray, porch paint, painter's tape

How to Paint a Concrete Porch

Step 1. Pressure wash the porch & let it dry. We had a small pressure washer that worked great for cleaning off our covered porch. But unfortunately my husband broke it while spraying off the porch furniture, so I’m eyeing this pressure washer for our next purchase.

How to Paint a Concrete Patio - pressure wash the patio

Step 2. Tape off anything you don’t want painted with painter’s tape. I don’t do this step because I’m pretty good at using free hand with my Purdy brush. But if you’re not sure if you can keep paint off your brick or other parts of your home, use the tape!

Step 3. Apply 1 coat of Valspar’s Concrete Binding Primer. Allow it to dry 1-4 hours before applying your paint. This stuff went on like a glue, which was a transparent white color. But then dried clear. It was dried to the touch after about 2 hours. You will want to follow the instructions on the can, which say to apply the paint within 4 hours of applying the binding primer.

Valspar Concrete Binding Primer - How to Paint A Concrete Patio

Step 4. Apply 2 coats of Valspar’s Porch, Floor and Patio latex paint. You’ll want to make the decision whether or not to do 2 coats. Mine was mostly fine after the first coat, but I like a 2nd coat just for good measure. Let the first coat dry overnight before painting the 2nd coat.

Valspar's Porch, Floor and Patio Latex Paint - How to Paint A Concrete Patio

Step 5. Wait 72 hours before you move your furniture back onto the porch.

How to Paint a Concrete Patio - with full chairs and rug in it after it was painted

That’s it! Yay!!!

How to Paint a Concrete Patio - with full chairs and rug in it after it was painted

It was such a simple and easy process. I’m not sure why it took me so long to get it done! If you’re on the fence to change your patio with a little bit of paint … just go for it!

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How to Paint a Concrete Patio

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  1. Denise F says

    June 19, 2020 at 6:49 am

    Love it! Where did you get the rug?

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  2. Rosie says

    June 17, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    Perfect timing… need to do my back yard cement. Does the bond cover over cracks in the cement? How long did it take you to do this, hours I mean.
    Thanks for sharing
    Rosie

    Reply
  3. Cara says

    April 12, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    So nice! How has it held up with time passing?

    Reply
  4. Rachel Sisk says

    February 19, 2020 at 8:39 am

    Looks great. This is a project I have been scared to tackle, but this weekend will be the time I do it. Can you tell me about how much it cost for this project?

    Reply
  5. Danielle says

    May 31, 2019 at 12:54 pm

    What a huge difference paint makes! It looks gorgeous. I just painted our sunroom floor white and I can’t believe how bright and clean it looks 😉 I’m thinking of painting my workshop concrete floor so these tips are so helpful.

    Reply
  6. Jo-Anna says

    May 30, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    It looks great! It’s amazing how much paint can transform a space!

    Reply
  7. Rosie says

    May 29, 2019 at 10:36 pm

    This post was exactly what I was looking for. I need not want to paint my back yard concrete and you answered all my questions. Thank you. If I take pictures I will send them to you.
    Looks lovely
    Thanks
    Rosie

    Reply
  8. Ashley Stringfellow says

    May 29, 2019 at 7:02 pm

    It turned out so good! your tutorial is perfect!

    Reply
  9. Krista says

    May 29, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    Looks beautiful Laura and will be a great place to hang out during the summer!

    Reply

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