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07:33AM | 12/29/06

Member Since: 10/31/06
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concrete floor paint for the basement:Dry lock or Behr?

Hi, we're just about ready to paint our concrete floors after going through some pretty intense but sucsessful drying out of our basement. We like the UGL/Drylok brand but can't find it here where we live for concrete floor paint. Does any one know anything good or bad about the brand (Homedepot) Behr? I've used the brand on other projects but never on concrete. Any thoughts?

Thank you,

Domcal

KingVolcano

03:11AM | 01/16/07

Member Since: 03/03/05
273 lifetime posts

Do not paint your floor, it will just peel on you. Unless you take the time to competely dry out the concrete, create a profile and etch the concrete to remove oils and such, it will not last. The next time you get water, it will just peel on you again.

Domcal

05:53AM | 01/17/07

Member Since: 10/31/06
13 lifetime posts

Hi, thanks for your reply. So you think that painting is basically a waste of time/money?

That makes sence since there's no primer or etching being done 1st. Thank you again.

Domcal

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