Title: How to Prepare a Concrete House for Exterior Paint | Home Guides | SF Gate
Headings: How to Prepare a Concrete House for Exterior Paint
How to Prepare a Concrete House for Exterior Paint
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Sealant
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Primer
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Content: Sealant
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Pour clear acrylic masonry sealer into a paint tray. 2
Dip a thick-nap roller into the sealer and use the tray’s ridges to roll out the excess. 3
Apply a thick, even coat of sealer to the entire house, beginning at the top and working your way down. 4
Brush sealant onto areas that the roller cannot reach with a wide paintbrush. Allow the sealant to dry for at least two hours or according to package directions. Primer
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Open a can of exterior-grade latex masonry primer and stir gently with a stir stick. 2
Fill a clean paint tray with primer. 3
Dip a clean thick-nap roller in the primer and roll off the excess on the ridged part of the tray. 4
Apply a thick, even coat of primer. Begin at the top and work your way down.