Treating Bleeding and Discoloration in Concrete Walls
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The Idaho Painter Live Q&A on Interior and Exterior Painting
What happens here
A viewer from Ireland reports issues with concrete garage walls showing bleeding and discoloration after painting with masonry paint and asks for help. The presenter identifies the problem as 'bleeding' and advises using a stain-blocking primer to prevent it. He mentions that Zinsser offers various stain-blocking primers (water-based, oil-based, and alcohol-based). For filling and sealing the concrete, he suggests Lock-On (a heavy-bodied product) or H&C solid color stain. He strongly recommends back-rolling regardless of the product used, as it enhances penetration and adhesion. He also mentions products like Cool Deck by Sherwin-Williams specifically for concrete decks, noting they can reduce surface temperature by up to 30%.
Goal: A viewer from Ireland asks how to address bleeding and discoloration when painting concrete garage walls. The presenter recommends using a stain-blocking primer and emphasizes the importance of back-rolling.
Tools and materials
- Cool Deck by Sherwin-Williams
- H&C Solid Color Stain
- Lock-On
- Zinsser Stain-Blocking Primers
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