Comments on: Painted Concrete Floors

By: Amanda S

Amanda S — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 12:44:30 +0000

I learned about the amazing chemical properties of water in my Geology 101 class and I put that knowledge
to use for this project. I skipped using a chemical stripper and used water to soak and scrape the carpet glue. Saved me more $$$!

By: Amanda S

Amanda S — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 12:36:05 +0000

In reply to Amy. I agree! The instructions explain the most simple and economical method to paint a floor. It cut through the marketing madness of how and what you need to buy in order to paint a floor. It certainly gave me the confidence to do it myself. I received the best customer service from Sherwin Williams. Roy, the assistant manager, took the time to look at the MSDS data and confirm the instructions. I also was lucky and just happened to purchase the paint during their 40% off sale. I am thankful for finding this info online.

By: ira

ira — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 22:03:14 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. After the final cure time there are no fumes, it does take 14 - 30 days or longer to completely cure depending on how many coats you apply, and of course latex is water based paint so the fumes are minimal even wet as long as you have air flow.

By: Kammy

Kammy — Sun, 29 May 2016 12:42:15 +0000

I just finished my floor!:) I just need to seal it with the shiny gloss! I had so much fun doing it! Thank you!

By: Vic

Vic — Sat, 14 May 2016 16:09:17 +0000

Hey, I painted my concrete floors a year ago. I used a different sealer than you and it is chipping. I am repainting one of the rooms (because I need a color change!! ;)) and am wondering how your sealer held up??
Thank you!!
Vic

By: Rhonda English

Rhonda English — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 20:01:17 +0000

How do you clean your painted floors with the floor sealer on them. I keep getting children’s feet prints all over our large living room which I painted dark brown. I am not sure what to mop over th em with. Also will the feet stop making these prints After 30 day period.

By: Babs

Babs — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 17:32:54 +0000

Thank you for the clear and concise directions and product recommendations! I feel now that I can tackle this project.

I am thinking about doing a camel colored coat, followed by a dark brown coat (which I got in the the “oops” paint section at Lowes for $9.00 a gallon)! I want to then use a “woodgraining” tool before the dark brown dries. Then, do a gloss topcoat, as you suggested.

Wish me luck!

By: KIMBERLY LINKOUS

KIMBERLY LINKOUS — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 21:37:24 +0000

Ready to start painting the lines. Any tips on how far apart to space the lines? Love your creative idea.

By: Maureen Macbeth

Maureen Macbeth — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:14:40 +0000

Your room looks great. I have been trying to find a doable way to paint our basement floor. It seems that almost every where I have looked , it says you have to acid wash the floor rinse it with vast amounts of water.
etc etc. It made it sound very hard for 2 seniors in a new house.. Does the sanding open up the pores enough
so the paint will stay on really well?? maureen

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:16:30 +0000

Thank you for your awesome instructions! This gave me the confidence to rip out the OLD carpet and paint until we can put down a permanent solution. You were 1000% right about the Sherwin Williams staff. They were so helpful and we actually timed the project perfectly for the 40% off sale (plus coupon for 10$ off!) This was really important when we ended up doing 4 bedrooms and a hallway!

Thank you again for giving me the confidence to DIY!

-Amy