Painting your basement floor can create a unique look.
Finishing a basement adds more living space to your home. Before you consider installing a new floor in your basement, try painting the existing basement floor instead. Painting the basement floor can add color and personality to your basement in a way that's not possible in other rooms.
Preparation
Make sure your basement is waterproofed before you begin. Fill in any cracks or holes in the floor with concrete patch or filler. Choose a day with a moderate temperature and low humidity to give the paint a chance to dry properly. Scrub the floor thoroughly. Sweep it clean before applying the primer. If there are any grease stains on the floor, they need to be removed before applying primer. Use at least two coats of primer.
Application
Apply the first coat of primer. Let it dry at least 12 hours before applying the next coat. Allow 12 hours of drying time between the second coat of primer and the first coat of paint. Use a paint roller with an extended handle or an air compressor power painter to apply the paint. Do not use a brush. A brush will take a long time, and may not apply the paint evenly. Plan on two coats of paint, and allow at least 24 hours between coats to let the paint dry. In a basement, the floor expands and contracts frequently with changes in temperature. Allow the paint to completely settle before applying the second coat. The Apartment Therapy website recommends waiting at least seven days after applying the second coat before using the basement floor. Use only concrete floor paint. Do not use home exterior or interior paint.
Ideas
Apply a solid color to the basement floor, or mix colors for a marble look. Other floor ideas include using blocks of random colors, a tile look with alternating colors, flowers or cartoon characters--if you will be using the basement as a children's playroom.
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