Once the first coat has been applied leave to dry. Your brush or roller can be cleaned in tepid water ready to be reused for subsequent coats. Currently, greys are all the rage due to their timeless look and ability to work with any given garden scheme. Choose a lighter grey such as Goose Grey for a more modern look or something on the darker side such as Anthracite Grey if you don’t want to worry about the upkeep of the patio so much as it’ll make it difficult to notice as the patio gets dirtier. Please note: When working with Resincoat Outdoor Patio Paint, it is possible for you to wash your tools, brushes and rollers with warm, soapy water once you have completed your project. Using a watering can or something similar, apply the Etch and Clean product evenly across your patio. Furthermore, when used in conjunction with their Etch and Clean product, you’ll ensure your patio is looking great for years to come as this primer gives the outdoor patio paint a great surface to adhere to.

Patio paint is meant to be applied in thin layers so I’d highly recommend thinning out the product with about 10-20% clean water. Once you’ve done that, give it a good stir for 5 minutes.A sample pot size is provided in 0.5kg, which provides approximately 5m² (depending on the porosity of the surface) You can paint concrete patios without experiencing issues assuming you prepare the surface correctly and use a suitable paint system. If you don’t prepare the surface properly or if you use a paint system that isn’t designed for use on concrete, the paint is liable to flake or peel after a short while and means you’ll have to restart the project. Can You Use Regular Masonry Paint to Paint Your Patio Slabs?

My preferred concrete paint, and the one that I’ve tried and tested many times, is Resincoat Outdoor Patio Paint. This concrete flag paint comes in an attractive matt finish which not only looks good but also ensures you don’t make your patio more slippery after painting it thus saving you from potential injuries.Now we’ve established that you CAN use regular masonry paint, let’s look at the paint that you SHOULD use. Important: Apply only in dry conditions - ideally the coating should avoid rainfall for 2 days where possible. The patio should start frothing up – this is the acid reacting with alkaline and thus neutralising your patio. Once applied ensure the floor is not subject to any contamination as this could cause the coating to fail.