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Tips for Refreshing Exterior Floors and Paving

Take advantage of the Builders Promotion on exterior paint to refresh your outdoor floors and paving.

10/08/2022

 

 

 

 

See how easily paint can transform a dull area into one that is refreshed and becomes a highlight in the garden.

 

 

 

As homeowners, we are always on the lookout for ways to save money here and there. Nothing makes more sense than buying products and supplies at a discounted rate or on promotion and Builders always time their specials to coincide with projects that need to be done in and around the home. Refreshing exterior floor surface is best done before the rainy season and that means that it is the perfect time to get stuck in and you can save money on what you need by buying the products on promotion.

 

 

 

Painting Exterior Floors and Surfaces

With the option of having to replace solid floors such as concrete or paving, many homeowners look for an affordable way to update their exterior surfaces. An easy way to refresh outdoor surfaces is to use one of many paint products on the market that offer acrylic, polyurethane, and enamel paints for all types of surfaces. See which paint product is best for your painting needs:

 

 

Paving Paint

Paving paint is a versatile paint product that can be used over paved areas and cement to give a fresh look to outdoor surfaces and to keep them looking good. It is easy to apply, offers wide coverage, and can easily be cleaned up with soap and water. These water based paints are specifically formulated to bond and grip onto paving and cement and to provide a durable finish. One advantage of paving paint is that it can easily be touched up or recoated when necessary.

 

 

The colour pigment in cement paving bricks fades over time and paved areas can end up dull and unattractive. Paving paint gives you a reasonably affordable way to address this.

 

 

 

 

Even an eyesore of a concrete slab can be revitalised with a coat of exterior flooring paint.

 

 

 

 

Polyurethane and Floor Paint

Excellent for use on exterior concrete floors, whether new or previously painted, polyurethane floor paint is weather-resistant and won't fade with constant exposure to UV light. Polyurethane floor paint should offer high-impact resistance and have excellent scuff and wear resistance. Builders offer a selection of polyurethane paint products that meet these criteria.

 

Polyurethane is a durable finish that is hard-wearing, water-based and eco-friendly. It offers excellent wear properties and easy application, plus it is quick drying. Use polyurethane floor paint on all types of flooring.

 

 

 

 

Using exterior surface paint can completely transform an outdoor area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floor Enamel

A long-time favourite paint product, Stoep Enamel and other enamel paints have been replaced by products that are friendlier to the environment and easier to apply and clean up. But these products are still available and great for use on cement and concrete floors. Another downside of enamel paint is that it has a long drying time.

 

 

 

 

Tips for Painting Exterior Surfaces

 

  1. Check the weather before you start. It is preferable to paint in cooler weather where the paint will not dry too fast as you work.
  2. Surfaces being painted must be clean and thoroughly dry.
  3. For floors, use a paint roller with a long pile and add an extension rod so that you don't need to bend as much.
  4. Use a large paintbrush to fill in any gaps.
  5. Wait for the alloted drying time before applying any additional coats, if required.

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

Shop for the paint product that best suits your situation and offers the most value for money as well as being environmentally friendly. Keep in mind the coverage and drying time for each product so that you can plan for this when you start. Builders stock a wide selection of exterior paints to cover almost any surface material and you get the choice to buy what you can afford.

 

 

 

 

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