Painting the floor of a raw concrete terrace, a wooden balcony or more generally any exterior floor, helps protect against aging or stains but also adds a touch of pep that will make the difference, at the first time. of eye.
In any case, this small project requires knowing a little more about the original material and the main steps not to be neglected.
What are the benefits of exterior floor paint?
(Re)painting the floor of your balcony or terrace has several advantages:
Protect:
subject to climatic events as diverse as rain, snow, wind, high heat, sunshine, etc.
But also subject to impacts or scratches, an unprotected floor made of wood, concrete, cement or tiles sometimes needs to be protected with paint.
The latter can act on the waterproofing, by providing the waterproofing coating that was lacking.
Thus protected, the exterior floor of your terrace or balcony will be able to better withstand the passage of time;
Sanitize:
paint can also play the role of protection against stains and can represent an easier support to clean afterwards.
If the appearance of your raw concrete terrace lacks clarity, a suitable paint, placed on a prepared floor, can give the whole thing a nice fresh look;
Beautify:
wine red, light gray, beige, pale brown, old pink...Covering the floor of your balcony with a little color can change everything and give pep or allure to an exterior that lacks it.
Read also: Arrange your terrace: advice, ideas and mistakes to avoid
Exterior floor paint: what are the limits?
(Re)painting the floor of your balcony or terrace has some disadvantages:
Risks of chipping:
it may happen that the paint has not adhered sufficiently to the support and that it begins to flake.
This is observed when the humidity level is too high or the soil has not been prepared well enough.
Or quite simply when the paint is not of good enough quality;
Limited durability:
subject to seasonal aggression, food stains or natural aging, exterior floor paint has a limited lifespan and needs to be redone regularly.
To postpone this deadline, make sure to maintain it well;
Lack of grip:
painting the concrete floor of your terrace can make it more slippery than before.
Watch out for the falls!
Environmental impact:
synthetic paints and the solvents they contain can have a harmful impact on the environment;
Financial cost:
embarking on painting work necessarily involves expenses, more or less significant depending on the surface of the terrace or balcony.
Painting the concrete floor of your patio can make it more slippery than before.
Watch out for the falls!
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Also read: How to properly install a wooden terrace on bare ground?
What exterior floor materials are suitable for painting?
Wood, composite wood, concrete, stone, tiles… There are several types of materials suitable for painting terrace or balcony floors.
Is it new concrete?
Already painted?
Painting a concrete floor is carried out, for example, on new concrete, provided that the latter is allowed to dry for at least a month before painting.
If the concrete has already been painted and is still in good condition,
a quick sanding and cleaning
should suffice.
Painting a concrete floor is generally done on new concrete, provided the latter is allowed to dry for at least a month before painting.
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How to prepare an exterior floor before applying paint?
Whatever the material of the floor in your outdoor space, you must ensure that all the conditions are met before moving on to the painting stage: the surface must be clean, dusted, without greasy or powdery residue.
Vacuum, then brush with a household detergent.
Rinse with clean water
and let dry well.
The ground must also be adherent.
An unprotected concrete floor must, for example, be sanded with an abrasive.
For tiling, sanding is mandatory and general covering is recommended.
Place
masking tape
before applying your coat of bonding primer, before the coat of exterior floor paint.