We need to repaint our home's foundation but even after powerwashing, a lot of the old paint remains. What are our options for repainting as is while trying to achieve as smooth a look as possible?
Any advice given here is general in nature and is not necessarily valid for your given area. If in doubt check with your local codes enforcement department for what is required when doing electrical, plumbing or structural work on your house. Permits may or may not be required in your area and home owners may not be able to DIY some tasks. I have no way of knowing if you have the skills needed to complete the tasks you are asking about, when in doubt seek professional assistance.
My advice may be worth exactly what you pay me for it. :-) For the record I did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Any advice given here is general in nature and is not necessarily valid for your given area. If in doubt check with your local codes enforcement department for what is required when doing electrical, plumbing or structural work on your house. Permits may or may not be required in your area and home owners may not be able to DIY some tasks. I have no way of knowing if you have the skills needed to complete the tasks you are asking about, when in doubt seek professional assistance.
My advice may be worth exactly what you pay me for it. :-) For the record I did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Thank you for the response but I'm not sure this answers the original question, namely, "What are our options for repainting as is while trying to achieve as smooth a look as possible?" We are getting ready to put the house on the market and don't have a lot of time.
Perhaps at this point, I should be asking what is the best, most economical way to remove as much old paint from the concrete as possible? This house is 55+ years old -- not sure how old the most recent paint job (white) is. Thanks!
I would grind and or wire brush down the edges of the paint to smooth the transition between painted and unpainted and cover it with a flat paint designed for concrete after priming.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Sparky,
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Any advice given here is general in nature and is not necessarily valid for your given area. If in doubt check with your local codes enforcement department for what is required when doing electrical, plumbing or structural work on your house. Permits may or may not be required in your area and home owners may not be able to DIY some tasks. I have no way of knowing if you have the skills needed to complete the tasks you are asking about, when in doubt seek professional assistance.
My advice may be worth exactly what you pay me for it. :-) For the record I did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.
