Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Paint Basment Walls
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esteve999
08-07-05, 05:24 PM
I want to paint my poured concrete based walls. I do not have a water problem. I have clean off all the white dust, etc.
Any suggestions on a product ot paint with?
Do I need to prime first?
Any suggestions on a product ot paint with?
Do I need to prime first?
marksr
08-07-05, 06:42 PM
Yes it needs primer. Although blockfill will do the job I would use drylok as an insurance against any future moisture problems.
The Tuckpointer
08-12-05, 10:07 PM
The only advice I can give is dont paint the basement walls, no matter what paint you use, it will sweat off within 5 yrs.
marksr
08-14-05, 08:04 PM
tuckpointer
never heard that before. I have a smalll block warehouse built into the side of a hill. Had water issues which drylok solved and after 4yrs the only problem with the paint is that it is dirty.
never heard that before. I have a smalll block warehouse built into the side of a hill. Had water issues which drylok solved and after 4yrs the only problem with the paint is that it is dirty.
The Tuckpointer
08-14-05, 08:15 PM
Well I may be wrong in your case, it just seems that trapping in water with a paint job doesnt cure the problem, because it seems in time the water pressure will push the paint off.
Concretemasonry
08-14-05, 10:46 PM
Tuckpointer -
Drylok is a concrete coating, and not a paint as you conceive of.
Dick
Drylok is a concrete coating, and not a paint as you conceive of.
Dick
marksr
08-15-05, 07:22 AM
As I have always said water issues are best taken care of on the outside - better to prevent water from getting in than to stop it from flowing through. That said drylok and similiar products do a great job of stopping water penetration. As far as I know they have a long lifespan.
Hellrazor
08-15-05, 03:11 PM
The only advice I can give is dont paint the basement walls, no matter what paint you use, it will sweat off within 5 yrs.
Drylock is not like a typical paint, the smell of oil base drylok is enough to keep water out atleast 6 years :)
Drylock is not like a typical paint, the smell of oil base drylok is enough to keep water out atleast 6 years :)
marksr
08-15-05, 07:51 PM
Drylock is not like a typical paint, the smell of oil base drylok is enough to keep water out atleast 6 years :)
AMEN!!!! Although I believe the oil base version is a little more effective I almost always use the waterbase. :)
AMEN!!!! Although I believe the oil base version is a little more effective I almost always use the waterbase. :)