I want to paint my back patio. It is not a very large area, and it has already been painted over several times. However, it is a high traffic area and also has patio furniture on it. The paint is scratched, peeling, and looks horrible. Also, there are areas where just a strong running hose causes it to flake off.
We tried to paint over it again with a brown color, and added an extender to the paint so it would go on real thin. We then coated it with a sealer (recommended by **********). However, about two weeks later, it started to scratch and flake again.
How should I do this so it is permanent and non-scratchable? Do I need to get a paint remover and strip it down to bare concrete and start all over again? Or do I just paint over the old paint and add a sealer?
Is there any specific product or brand of paint I should use?
I'm really stuck here, so any advice would be great!
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IMHO any paint work looks as good as how much prep work been done before.
I prefer to use Behr #64 15-Minute Quick-Fix Deck Finish Remover & Wood resurfacer or similar to remove the old paint or stain from wood or concrete.
Pour it in a paint tray and apply with a brush, wait for 15 minutes and then clean it with water (a pressure washer will be helpful). Some tough stains need a second or third coat and little scrubbing with a stiff brush.
I do this every other year to my deck. I love to see the old stain, color and dirt go away when wash it with a pressure washer. This year I applied a Behr Getty's Blue and I love its color. Last time it had a Oil-Red Stain, which my wife didnt appreciate much.
Hope it helps
I prefer to use Behr #64 15-Minute Quick-Fix Deck Finish Remover & Wood resurfacer or similar to remove the old paint or stain from wood or concrete.
Pour it in a paint tray and apply with a brush, wait for 15 minutes and then clean it with water (a pressure washer will be helpful). Some tough stains need a second or third coat and little scrubbing with a stiff brush.
I do this every other year to my deck. I love to see the old stain, color and dirt go away when wash it with a pressure washer. This year I applied a Behr Getty's Blue and I love its color. Last time it had a Oil-Red Stain, which my wife didnt appreciate much.
Hope it helps
