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Tips On How Apply Los Angeles Vinyl Coating Paints On Walls

By Raymond Scott


Applying paint to concrete surfaces makes the area look neat. However, there are a few key factors that need to be considered before applying Los Angeles Vinyl coating paint. Choose an appropriate type of paint for concrete, determine whether the surface is sealed from moisture and apply a primer prior to painting the wall. Below are some tips.

Choose a paint that suits your project. Vinyl coating paints are resistance to moisture and sun rays and are therefore recommended for the painting. Also, pick a paint for you indoor paint job. The basement can be painted using the basement concrete paint which is available in a home improvement store in whichever part of Los Angeles CA you are in.

Ensure that the surfaces to be painted are cleaned first. Use a power washer to make it clean in order for the paint to adhere to it. If the paint were to be applied on dirty surface, the dried paint will peel off and fall. When you clean the interior areas, a power washer is not necessary because the surface is no as dirty as the exterior surfaces. Instead just use soap, water and a cloth.

To ensure neatness, look for any cracks or holes on the surface. In case of blemishes, carry out repairs using a concrete cover. Prepare a concrete mixture according to the directions. With the use of a trowel, fill up the cracks with the patching mixture and then smoothen it. Concrete that may have dried on the surface make it rough. Remove them to restore the smoothness.

Check the wall for moisture. Vinyl coating paint applied to a surface that is clammy will not adhere properly to it. To seal off moisture, tape a plastic to it. Try to make the plastic as air tight as possible. To test for the presence of moisture, leave the plastic sheet for a day. If there will be no moisture, then the paint can be applied.

First, paint the wall with a primer coating. Use the appropriate equipment to paint so as to do a neat job. The stroking pattern does not matter but it is the even distribution of the primer that matters. Leave the layer undisturbed for a day to dry. If the surface will still be visible through the layer of primer, apply another layer until it is covered.

Paint your wall using vinyl coating paint. The paint should be applied in at least three thin layers. There are many ways to apply the paint. It may be sprayed, rolled on or painted normally using a brush. Make sure that paint is not sticky and the brush strokes are not visible. Allow paint to dry for a day. As it dries, ensure that it is not disturbed so that it can dry neat.

Roll on concrete paint sealer. This should be applied in two phases, apply the first coat then another. Allow enough drying time between coats. The paint sealer is important because it enables paint to adhere to the walls and last longer. Vinyl coating paints make painted surfaces to last longer besides making them look appealing.




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