How to Paint a Concrete Foundation

How to Paint a Concrete Foundation | Ask This Old House

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In this video, This Old House painting expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner refresh and protect their foundation with a new coat of paint meant for masonry surfaces.
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Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner paint her foundation. Mauro and the homeowner set to work clearing the foundation, covering the ground, and giving the foundation a fresh look with self-priming masonry paint. The result is a beautiful, durable finish that the homeowner can enjoy for years to come.
We all know foundations are important but we don’t always treat them like they are. We join painting expert Mauro Henrique on a house call as he helps a homeowner revitalize and protect their foundation with a few coats of masonry paint.
Difficulty: 1/5
Cost: Roughly $30 per gallon*
Time: 1 Day
*Each gallon covers around 400 square feet with one coat, but coverage may vary
Where to find it?
Mauro helps a homeowner add to their homes curb appeal by repainting a cracked and
chipping paint foundation.
Mauro removes the old chipping paint by scraping with a 5-in-1 painters tool [amzn.to/40ls1oD], moving parallel up against the peeling paints edges. To remove any remaining dust or debris, Mauro scrubs the foundation with medium to stiff nylon scrub brushes [amzn.to/40Hc9Nd]. To paint the foundation, Mauro uses a medium grey primer [bit.ly/40wOajO] and masonry paint [thd.co/40BrcYC] and applies 2 coats. To cut-in the edges Mauro uses 4” stiff nylon cutting brushes [amzn.to/40lOEJN]. To apply the rest of the paint, Mauro uses 3/8” to 1” thick paint rollers [amzn.to/3KbqprQ]-because the foundation has a rougher textured finish, 1” rollers will work perfect to get full coverage over the uneven surface. This masonry paint [thd.co/40BrcYC] requires 4 hours of drying time between coats.
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Materials:
Medium gray primer [bit.ly/40wOajO]
Foundation paint [thd.co/40BrcYC]
Tools:
Drill [amzn.to/3nnLExZ]
Shovel [amzn.to/40irQu9]
Drop cloths [amzn.to/3z8RvJQ]
Paint scraper or painter’s tool [amzn.to/40ls1oD]
Long-handled brush [amzn.to/40Hc9Nd]
4-inch stiff bristle paint brush [amzn.to/40lOEJN]
Roller and 1-inch thick roller sleeves [amzn.to/3KbqprQ]
Paint tray [amzn.to/3FRlJF6]
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@silverwoodchuck47 Жыл бұрын

I pressure-washed all the low quality contractor-grade paint off the foundation wall--which is textured to look like brick and mortar. Waited a week for it to dry. Then applied a high-quality paint/primer with a four-inch brush. I did this 12 years ago. It still looks good today.

@bigmacdaddy1234 Жыл бұрын

Not possible to still look good after 12 years. No paint lasts that long.

@Techmatt167Official Ай бұрын

@@bigmacdaddy1234mines 14 years old and still hasn’t chipped believe it or not

@melindaortiz5922 26 күн бұрын

what color? 😊

@dortheasimmons2833 9 күн бұрын

It was just what I wanted, I wanted to know about the base part of the house and how to paint it. Thank you so much.

@user-wu1yt1ye6j Ай бұрын

Very helpful and she asked good questions. Thank you!

@michaeltrevisan2805 Жыл бұрын

Got to love the Neptune r900 radio right in the front

@Outsider-fu9nw 20 күн бұрын

shes gorgeous

@TheGreatEscape77 Жыл бұрын

Looks great 👌🏻

@juancarlostrejo6323 Жыл бұрын

Amaro is the man Love the show

@philxcskier Жыл бұрын

He’s so relaxed and genuine, it’s awesome to see

@otiss3213 Жыл бұрын

Pretty informative. Thanks for sharing! Question,is there a certain way to paint a tray ceiling than any other ceiling? I'm sure you start at the top first and work your way down,right? Thanks in advance!

@dtemp132 Жыл бұрын

Looks like they used a really thick nap roller, would have been good to hear about that.

@julesjames593 Жыл бұрын

@@jamest1375 And what about that double paint brush stroke he was using? Details please!

@cltinturkey 10 ай бұрын

He also said there's no need to prime because the paint was "self sealing". He never showed the label of the paint clearly. The links shown list a separate primer (Kilz), but the masonry paint link just sends you to the Home Depot page for a variety of paints. No way this project cost $30 with the paints shown in the link. More like $150. Sloppy lack of details imply you need a pro to help you with this project. That's not true as long as you get accurate information on the correct products to use. This Old House skipped all of those details.

@Matt_76 Жыл бұрын

"That's really thick" Me: thicker than a bowl of oatmeal!

@REGDORTNARG Жыл бұрын

5:00 dual wield

@aletius Жыл бұрын

What about painting a foundation inside? Would the same process be used? My paint in my basement is beginning to peel in a few places but it is popcorn style paint so worried there might be a special process to reapply it - I am assuming it was originally sprayed on initially as paint.

@victoryismyne4794 Жыл бұрын

I’d like to see how you’d go about “Sealing” a Driveway(s), and Sidewalk(s)…

@billythygoat Жыл бұрын

How to fix cracks in asphalt driveway and then sealing.

@victoryismyne4794 Жыл бұрын

Asphalt is different than Concrete; I want to see a Vid. for Concrete.

@angelamontgomery4763 Жыл бұрын

I have bare cement foundation on front of house facing hot fun sun Texas heat. Do yall suggest parging, painting, or veneer rock (my favorite)? Who do you call to do these?

@solovinosolovino9450 Жыл бұрын

3:52 I think they were flirting 😂

@lomoop791 11 күн бұрын

Make sure your home is built after 1978! If it’s pre 1978 you must test for lead paint!

@rafaelsays175 Жыл бұрын

I've said it before and I'll say it again...Mauro is the man when it comes to paint

@randomsecrets Жыл бұрын

How can you understand what he's saying

@rickfromthecape3135 Жыл бұрын

Actually no he's not. This job will be peeling next year. There are so many places with loose paint they missed.

@webdev217 Жыл бұрын

@@randomsecrets Open your ears.

@edrcozonoking Жыл бұрын

@@randomsecrets why can't you?

@gasbags101 Жыл бұрын

the guy is a hack. they put him on the show for diversity . they could have found a better character

@harold1901 Ай бұрын

What’s the best paint to use on a cement foundation outside. I live in upstate NY and get all kinds of weather here and my house is on corner lot with all the rain, snow, heat, wind you name it and best color to use since I have white vinyl siding and also if decided to due different color siding in the future.

@jamessmothers6475 Жыл бұрын

I'm 51 year old married man that resently became disabled. I have vaulted ceilings. How can I paint my wall without getting on a ladder or climbing. Being disabled, I'm now tight financially so hiring a professional is out of the question. Love to see a creative solution for disabled people who try to do what they can. The sense of accomplishment is very important to people struggling with physical limitations. Thank you.

@dtemp132 Жыл бұрын

They make extension poles that are 20+ feet long. Cutting in the edges will be difficult to do neatly, but anything you can do with a roller you can do from the floor level.

@natedavis2 Жыл бұрын

@dtemp132 is correct, they also have edging tools too that attach to extension poles. You should be able to make a good go of it! Good luck!

@angellas.1314 Жыл бұрын

@@dtemp132 This is true. If you paint the ceiling the same color as the wall, you don’t really have to worry about cutting in. This works well with lighter colors. And it’s very modern.

@anthonylee6322 Жыл бұрын

How to paint a metal front door . It's already painted a dark blue. I want to paint it another blue color . Suggestions please .

@Dirtyharry70585 Жыл бұрын

Larger brush and ceiling nap roller too

@steveb2528 Жыл бұрын

I have a raised ranch home and the foundation has a cement coat on it that is also painted. The concrete coating in places has pulled away and needs repair and re painting. What kind of cement coating needs to be applied and then painted? Thanks. Steven B. Upstate NY.

@aaronfagerstrom34 Жыл бұрын

Its probably either stucco or mortar. You can probably find a how-to video. If not ask, ill help The original install more than likely did not use a bonding agent. You'll want to add that

@paulatkinson1630 Жыл бұрын

Please let me know how and what to do I just render it

@johnyarborough8283 Жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for sealing and painting a concrete floor?

@Fattony6666 Жыл бұрын

to watch a video on concrete floor sealing

@zackzander425 Жыл бұрын

Got to grind or etch the concrete. Then use epoxy paint.

@indomitableson Жыл бұрын

I would recommend that you don't. If this is for a garage, then no matter how you prep or what product you use the hot tires from your vehicle will eventually cause the paint to detach from the concrete.

@indomitableson Жыл бұрын

If it's not a garage floor, then consider doing a concrete stain. They can be really cool looking.

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Жыл бұрын

She is striking.

@brian-nz3jg Жыл бұрын

Lesbian forget it u have a boyfiend 🤣🤣🤣

@PatHaskell Жыл бұрын

How much to hitch a ride to Nashville?

@literallymyusername8291 2 ай бұрын

How does this affect water? The concrete needs to breathe doesn't it?

@jeffreybaker7406 Жыл бұрын

That’s really thick! Just start with small strokes. Let’s do it! 😂

@peehandshihtzu Жыл бұрын

D'mowch!

@1sttigertiger426 Жыл бұрын

Amaro used two paintrushes (back-to-back) at the same time (5:00).

@aaronfagerstrom34 Жыл бұрын

Those are the cheapest paint brushes you can get. I'd bet he wishes he had bought that lady a better brush

@moemanncann895 Жыл бұрын

5:02 Painting with two brushes Mauro?

@leozmaxwelljilliumz3360 Жыл бұрын

Probably because the brushes are junk ones made for this kind of stuff. They don't hold much paint so 2 brushes is more paint. Plus it's on a textured surface so it helps a bit too, I'm sure. But I thought the same thing 😂

@moemanncann895 Жыл бұрын

@@leozmaxwelljilliumz3360 Makes sense,I dunno if I would cut with two lol

@angellas.1314 Жыл бұрын

I’d love to know why the siding is not taken all the way down to the ground?

@ncooty Жыл бұрын

That would be very unusual. To attach siding to a poured or masonry foundation, you'd need to attach firring strips. Why damage the masonry just to add something that can rot? Also, you want a sizable gap between the ground and siding to (1) limit splashback on the siding and (2) limit the likelihood that snow sits against the siding.

@HaploBartow Жыл бұрын

@@ncooty The house in the video has vinyl siding, which has none of the issues you mention. It is, however, quite unusual to do siding over foundation walls.

@ncooty Жыл бұрын

@HaploBartow : How would you run the siding down over the foundation without firring strips? (Also, vinyl siding is meant to look like wood siding. Why apply it in a way that advertises it's not wood?)

@bigmacdaddy1234 Жыл бұрын

That's not how houses are built. Look around and you will see that.

@angellas.1314 Жыл бұрын

@@bigmacdaddy1234 Yes, but why?

@ask43242flight 2 ай бұрын

What is the name of this paint?

@ashleycote6073 Жыл бұрын

How much would a job like this typically cost ?

@mikeblank5139 Жыл бұрын

Hand scaping the loose old chips, Pressure Washing, One coat of paint. Materials.... $ 1500.00 to $ 2000.00

@ta6531 18 күн бұрын

name of paint?

@rolfsinkgraven Жыл бұрын

`Not using a steel or copper brush to remove paint? Scraping does not remove everything.

@paulatkinson1630 Жыл бұрын

How can I get rid of moisture in the Fondation of the exterior

@aaronfagerstrom34 Жыл бұрын

That depends on where the water is coming from. Start at the roof. Are there gutters/are they clean? Then grading. Does the grade slope towards the house? Add dirt. Is the land a low spot? Might have to add water mitigation(there are various drains and landscaping options). Hopefully, you don't need this》Sometimes the foundation itself needs to be water proofed. This is expensive for what will feel like not much in the end

@ncooty Жыл бұрын

I wonder why they used scrapers vs. wire brushes.

@bigmacdaddy1234 Жыл бұрын

If you are scraping paint off, doesn't is make sense to use a 'scraper'? Think about it long and hard.

@ncooty Жыл бұрын

@@bigmacdaddy1234: Think about the two tools and the rough surface, then try it.

@bigmacdaddy1234 Жыл бұрын

@@ncooty I scrape all the time with a scrapper with no issues. It's called a scrapper for a reason.

@ncooty Жыл бұрын

@@bigmacdaddy1234: Do you use it on rough and uneven substrates? Have you tried using a wire brush on those surfaces?

@bigmacdaddy1234 Жыл бұрын

@@ncooty Use whatever works to get the job done.

@arth.4196 Жыл бұрын

How do I prep a 20 ft x 26 ft concrete slap for painting, please

@ewdtrey Жыл бұрын

Tell more about the slab. Is it new? Is it outdoors or indoors? Are there cracks? Is it already painted(old paint and the condition)?

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Жыл бұрын

Clean it, then paint it.

@ewdtrey Жыл бұрын

@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power in simple terms, yes. But sometimes you're better off fixing cracks first. And if you have a polished surface with oils and paint, and etc you're gonna want to pressure wash and etch the concrete. Then depending on usage you have different "paints" to consider. Epoxy based or stains and etc

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Жыл бұрын

@@ewdtrey A simple question gets a simple answer. The op didn't specify whether it was cracked, or just jointed, or painted, polished, broomed, stamped, exposed aggregate or whathaveyou 🤷‍♂️ But indeed, specific issues require specific treatments.

@cedricwilliams7990 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy video content just maybe one day I can research your vast library and do a project. Thanks for the years of show how.

@johnmccree8941 Жыл бұрын

Woulda been easier to pressure wash the loose paint off. It was flaking easy enough... plus flat surface... and not too thick of a paint job to start with..or just old.

@PsycotikMind Жыл бұрын

Yep, if they would have done it before final landscaping. Now you gotta worry about the runoff killing the plants.

@oldtwinsna8347 Жыл бұрын

This was about getting it all done in a day.

@thomasstogner4715 Жыл бұрын

3:20 that’s what she said

@vinodiveritas 2 ай бұрын

😮

@unikornkontroller Жыл бұрын

For those considering painting their unpainted foundations, please don't. Get it parged instead. This is where they apply a thin coat of cement/lime/sand mixture and then sponge it smooth. It will last for years unlike paint that constantly needs attention because it peels.

@HaploBartow Жыл бұрын

Or let people do what they want with their own homes. Some people like a little color and know how to maintain their homes!

@unikornkontroller Жыл бұрын

@@HaploBartow Sorry Dad.

@indomitableson Жыл бұрын

The main reason why the paint peels is because masonry and concrete have a very harsh ph level and that eats at the paint and causes it to fall off. The second reason is if there is moisture in the block or brick, then it will cause efflorescence in the mortar joints and that will destroy the paint as well. If there is a water issue you have to resolve that first. Once that is done you need to use a concrete sealer/primer before you paint and it will last much longer.

@unikornkontroller Жыл бұрын

@@indomitableson Exactly right! And you can never completely elimate the moisture issue since moisture can be infiltrating at all sides. This is why you see parging done on the majority of homes. It holds up much better than paint and it’s just a naturally compatible material to use as a coating. Paint just suffocates everything as well as keeps moisture locked under it.

@indomitableson Жыл бұрын

@unikornkontroller it would be nice if people stopped painting masonry, but it's a style thing. I see brand new houses with all brick and painted white... and it just makes me cringe.

@jeffsmith2022 Жыл бұрын

What type of paint was used?...

@ballashoes Жыл бұрын

He literally says masionary paint...

@AK-47ISTHEWAY Жыл бұрын

Masonry paint

@randomsecrets Жыл бұрын

@@ballashoes you can understand him?

@amazingrandom Жыл бұрын

@@ballashoeshe does? Can't make it out

@everydayheroes436 Жыл бұрын

@@ballashoes ?? Huh

@Guardducks Жыл бұрын

Why not just take a wire brush and brush the heck out od that contain and make sure you got sl the loose paint ? A scrapper won't do a good enough job alone. Take the extra time do it right.

@sociopathmercenary Жыл бұрын

I usually slap a wire brush on a drill or a grinder. Or at least use the pressure washer

@johnlebzelter4208 Жыл бұрын

@guardduck25 Why not you learn to spell? (Yes I was speaking your language) Your trying to argue with a professional and with your elementary spelling you sound like a child.

@Erik_The_Viking Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing - that would be a lot more effective and much faster.

@rickfromthecape3135 Жыл бұрын

Yep. Another hack job. Wire brush or pressure washer all the way.

@dvljet Жыл бұрын

Painting a foundation isnt always the best idea because the concrete needs too breath . concrete floors you do not seal before painting and do not use latex on floors use epoxy paint or enamel floor paint . outside foundations the easiest way is preasure wash then use an airless sprayer goes faster less mess less hassel better results also if you have cracks fill them first or have a pro do epoxy enjections to seal up the cracks . this foundation looks old or it was parged because if it was form poured it would be smooth and flat and waterproofed .

@carrickonsuir Жыл бұрын

Self-priming paint is a myth.

@roger4880 Жыл бұрын

Why does she think 4 hours is a long time to wait? lol, paint takes time to adhere and dry lady, probably should have waited a day, whats the rush? This paint will peel off within a year or two, should have done it first with a chemical clean, then sandpaper or still brush, clean, then paint, wait a day, then paint. Wasting paint otherwise.

@oldtwinsna8347 Жыл бұрын

Probably meant she had to stay around all day for the film crew to finish the job when she just wanted them to be in and out before noon so she could carry on with her day.

@lilcs3011 9 ай бұрын

This old house got the illegal alien diversity hire.

@priceandpride Жыл бұрын

This lady talks too much

@tmacfan927 Жыл бұрын

First

@MrNathaneasterling Жыл бұрын

Aww man I thought I had it and refreshed and yours was up already 😂

@brian-nz3jg Жыл бұрын

Here is your gift too 💩💩💩👈👈🤣🤣

@brian-nz3jg Жыл бұрын

@@MrNathaneasterling This is your gift then 🖕💩💩👈👈🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@xploration1437 Жыл бұрын

Is your boyfriend impressed?

@brian-nz3jg Жыл бұрын

@@xploration1437 no but yours was but you will never know 🤣🤣🖕🖕🖕🖕

@rawbacon Жыл бұрын

Either he's a Little Fella or Bertha is a Big Girl.

@Draugluin999 Жыл бұрын

bertha can get heavy..

@steved.9839 Жыл бұрын

Mama Mia thick

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Жыл бұрын

You talk about her like you're a little fella 🤨

@swirledworld340 Жыл бұрын

Never heard of small Bertha 😂

@laurenpeterson1139 Жыл бұрын

WTF…???

@dannykyle7950 Жыл бұрын

I'm just curious where all the male homeowners are? Are they non-existent or not allowed to be on TV anymore because everything has to be about female empowerment?

@jeff15 Жыл бұрын

It's to make better on the eyes for us men viewers. 😊❤

@dannykyle7950 Жыл бұрын

@@jeff15 I'm all for that for sure, but I think you still see my point. I've been watching This Old House since I was I kid. It's why I'm in the trades. If they showed up at my house today and told me they would prefer to have my wife (who's never watched the show) help with the work, I would be a little upset. And probably more than a little. This woke garbage is getting out of hand.

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Жыл бұрын

@@dannykyle7950 If you want to be "unwoke" and watch a bunch of dudes do home improvement, there's a show out there for you. Ironically, it'll probably be a "woke" production.

@StoneE4 Жыл бұрын

@@dannykyle7950 There, there, Buttercup. Everything's going to be all right. You don't have to be afraid of those _"woke"_ people - they didn't intend to harm your poor, little psyche by showing a women painting a house foundation. Remember, if there's not enough men on these videos for your taste you can always rent something like _Magic Mike_ to get your fix.

@dannykyle7950 Жыл бұрын

@@StoneE4 Wow. You have some serious problems.

@todd2456 Жыл бұрын

WOW!! You should absolutely prime the concrete before painting it. Terrible.

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Жыл бұрын

😂 He says something when she asks if it needs to be primed. Listen carefully.

@ballashoes Жыл бұрын

Did you even watch the video?? Paint is self priming and needs 2 coats...

@randomsecrets Жыл бұрын

@@ballashoes who TF can understand him,

@todd2456 Жыл бұрын

@@ballashoes Professional painters know that the "self-priming" idea is a joke.

@gasbags101 Жыл бұрын

this mauro character is a hack i would not have him within a hundred miles of my house

@randomsecrets Жыл бұрын

I have to skip his videos, I'm tired of backing it up to even try to understand what he's saying. A host should be clearly legible to the viewers

@everydayheroes436 Жыл бұрын

Amen, it's disappointing but i gave up and skipped the video

@carpentrylover145 Жыл бұрын

I don't have a problem and I'm half deaf

@unclev7075 Жыл бұрын

That bad eh? Scrap old paint. Clean with brush. Apply 2 coats of masonry paint. He could of spoke Chinese and I could still understand. 😅

@enginestore7092 Жыл бұрын

@@carpentrylover145 i couldn't understand half of what he said myself and i hear perfectly. It's the dialect, so I can mostly agree with what they're saying

@enginestore7092 Жыл бұрын

@@unclev7075 😂😅😂

@steve--o Жыл бұрын

Pressure washer would've worked better, no?!

@paulh1745 Жыл бұрын

The gray draws the eyes attention to the difference between the foundation and the house. If she had selected the same color that the house was painted for the foundation, the eyes would not be drawn to the distinction between the Foundation and the house. In my opinion, it would look better all in one color.

@xploration1437 Жыл бұрын

Nobody asked you.

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Жыл бұрын

@@xploration1437 And yet he still commented. Mystery of the universe.

@xploration1437 Жыл бұрын

@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power ikr? Some idiots.

@ncooty Жыл бұрын

@@xploration1437: Maybe you missed it, but this whole section is literally for comments.

@xploration1437 Жыл бұрын

@@ncooty K