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How to effectively use floor paint

Painting a floor is a cheap and reasonably easy way to cover and protect flooring in a way that will keep it looking good for years to come. Floor paint, however, is different to wall paint in its?composition, use and application, so needs to be used a little differently to what some are used to.
So if you're planning to head down the floor paint route, ensure you know what to do before you get the roller out.






Firstly, its worth giving thought to the floor you are painting. If, for example, you are painting a concrete floor for the first time or painting one that has not been treated, you may want to use a primer beforehand. Primers will ensure the paint "sticks" to the floor a lot better and ensures?the finish?remains?looking flawless?for much longer. It does this by eliminating the danger posed by dust which can gather in clumps or prevent the paint from sticking as it should.


Next, consider what the floor will be used for. Any with typical usage will be fine to use standard floor paint on but if you're anticipating a high volume of traffic, then consider a tougher alternative. Also, do not use standard paint in an area where cars will remain standing for long periods of time as the tyres could cause a reaction in the paint and lead to delamination.


Lastly, also give thought to how you plan on painting the floor, logistically. Everyone is familiar with the comedy set up of a person painting themselves into the middle of the room and having to wait there until it dries. Ensure that you remember this before you start and work out a plan of action before you get started. In creating a plan then sticking to it, you can be sure the paint goes down evenly and equally all throughout the room, as well as making sure you're not left stranded at the end.


So floor paint may be different from others you're familiar with, but following these simple rules should make it reasonably stress-free to use.

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