Painting Your Porch
 Porches
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Painting your porch is an easy and inexpensive way to give your home a fresh, updated appearance and added curb appeal. A porch is often the focal point of your home’s exterior as well as a place for your friends and family to sit and relax on warm summer evenings. Therefore, it is important to give some thought to the style and aura you want this area to convey before you begin your painting project. Do you want to make it warm and cozy, open and inviting or bold and dynamic? Once you choose a style, it is time to get some supplies and start preparing your porch for its makeover.
Supplies
Depending on the condition of your porch and whether it is wood or concrete, some of the supplies you may need include a paint scraper, wood sander, detergent, bleach, muriatic acid, trisodium phosphate, citronella, pressure washer, concrete sealant, rubber gloves, eye protection, bristle brush, sand, paint rollers, paint brushes, primer and paint.
Preparing and painting a wood porch
Remove the old paint with a pressure washer. Use the paint scraper to remove any remaining spots. Avoid using paint thinner as it can harm the wood. Sand the porch with a wood sander until the surface is smooth and even. Wash the porch with a solution of water and detergent. If stubborn stains remain or if the porch has any mildew, wash these areas with a solution of bleach and water while wearing rubber gloves. Let the porch dry thoroughly for a few days. Once the porch is dry, apply two coats of Kelly-Moore exterior primer, allowing the first coat to dry before applying the second. Allow the second coat of primer to dry thoroughly before applying a coat of Kelly-Moore porch paint. Add a few drops of citronella to the paint to keep insects away from the drying paint. Add a second coat of paint after the first one dries thoroughly. Use a roller to apply both the primer and the paint and a brush for spots that are hard to reach.
Preparing and painting a concrete porch
Wash an unpainted concrete porch with a solution of water and detergent. Afterward, apply a solution of 10 percent muriatic acid and water to help the primer and paint adhere to the surface. Scrub the solution into the concrete with a bristle brush. Make sure you wear rubber gloves and protective eyewear during this step. Allow the solution to dry, and rinse thoroughly with water. If the concrete is already painted, wash it with a solution of trisodium phosphate and water while wearing rubber gloves and protective eyewear. Remove the old paint with a scraper or sander, and then mop the surface to remove any remaining debris. Apply one coat of Kelly-Moore concrete primer. After it dries, apply a coat of Kelly-Moore porch paint. Allow this to dry before adding a second coat. For concrete porch steps, it helps to add a small amount of sand to the paint to improve traction on rainy or snowy days. Again, use a roller to apply both the primer and the paint and a brush for spots that are hard to reach.
After the second coat of paint dries for a few days, your new porch is ready to use. Add some patio furniture and a few plants and candles to make this the perfect outdoor spot to enjoy nice weather. Kelly-Moore exterior paints and primers ensure that your porch retains its bright new look for years to come.
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Dura-Poxy+ Porch and Floor Enamels
 Dura-Poxy+ Porch & Floor enamels are very durable, abrasion and scuff resistant and may be used on other properly prepared masonry, wood and metal surfaces . . . |
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