BEFORE:
A LIGHT COAT:
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Concrete wall makeover
A quick trick for making over plain concrete blocks or pavers is SPRAY PAINT! Who knew! I was going to get concrete stain, which is pretty expensive and takes quite a bit of time, but I needed to get it done in a hurry. Sooooo, I tried using spray paint. It worked GREAT and looks good even close up.
BEFORE:
SPRAY PAINT WITH
A LIGHT COAT:
AFTER:
Be sure you use light coats. It creates a "stained" look rather than a painted finish.
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BEFORE:
A LIGHT COAT:
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I was thinking about staining our concrete landing. Do you think spray paint will work as well on a high traffic area? Great tip!
I saw this on Tip Junkie. What a great and simple idea. You could even put down a stencil and spray a design.
Such a nice, quick fix! The light quick spray made a huge difference. Thanks for sharing, very inspirational1
this is a GREAT TIP! thanks for linking up to "AP Tuesdays"
Would you mind linking up to the "Flexible" area? I have 2 different areas to link up to, the post explains more..
Spray paint and cinder blocks...you're singing my song! That turned out great.
Wow, what a difference. This is a perfect solution for our back steps. Thanks for the idea! I'm visiting with ASLS, hope you visit me too!
That looks great!
What a great transformation. It made a remarkable difference!
I am in the process of making cement planters and this is great because I was considering stain too...I am glad you posted on this.
BTW it does look fab!!
Who knew? Looks great...thanks for sharing. I love simple :)
What a fabulous idea.
I think I can tell by looking, but how did you build your wall?
Enjoyed visiting,
Laura
White Spray Paint
I linked to Boardwalk Bragfest too.
thanks for the great tip!
I live in the land of concrete walls, I wish more folks would paint them, they look so much better, nice job!
Lynn
Wow, that really did work out well! Love the light color that you ended up with.
That come out great. Who knew? I have been looking at stains, and just can't quite do it yet. May try the spraypaint first. Visiting from Transformation Thursday.
Your concrete wall looks great. I never would have thought of spray paint for congrete. Glad to know Ü
I love this idea! and will be using this in my near future:)
I am your newest follower! Love your blog.
-Amanda @ Thepaisleycupcake.blogspot.com
Watch out! Once you start with spray painting, there's no end -- the sky is truly the limit! ;-) It's amazing everything you can makeover with a little bit of spray paint!
--Stopped by from TILT at the diaper diaries!
WOW -- That's really great. Thanks for sharing.
Greetings! FABULOUS idea! I just became a Follower. Thank you for the idea. I have a concrete stoop and I was going to go with the whole concrete stain thing, but I think I will now try the spray paint! THANKS FOR SHARING!
Best regards,
Gloria
Thanks for joining us for Anything Related #14!! ~Bridgette
I think everyone is going to spray painting their concrete! LOL Great idea! I have a concrete wall that is an eye sore...I'm going to try this. I might even try this on a concrete floor!
Wow! What a difference that made!
looks great! we've done a few touch ups to our stucco like that, painting a vent and another thing to match. i've got a big ol garage of cinderblocks looking at me...wonder how many cans of spray paint that would take, lol.
I'm surprised at what a difference that makes. I wouldn't have thought of it! Great idea.
It looks great! I love the "stained" look!
GENIUS! What a great idea & now it looks like a custom done job. I'm putting you in the Spotlight @ the PoPP on Saturday. Thanks for linkin' up!
Love this idea - glad I found your blog!
Becky
Nice and quick and what a difference. I think I would like to try this. Thanks for the tip.
Joyce
Wow! this looks so much nicer than just the cinderblock grey. I wonder if I could do this on our steps? Thank you for sharing.
Debbie@houseatthelake
I love spray paint!!!! This looks great!
Great idea! It looks 100% better! I have a concrete pedestal planter that i was JUST thinking about painting today and I was going to google ideas for what type of paint to use! Very convenient to see your post on Sumo's Sweet Stuff! :)
What a great idea to freshen up your backyard!
It looks great! It turned out really well. I have some concrete that needs some sprucing up, this is a great idea!
This will be on my favs list tomorrow morning.
Cheri
I love spray paint! Is there anything that you can't spray paint? That looks great!
That's such a great idea! I'm going to have to try it out on a project in my back yard!
I know this is an old post, but I was wondering how well it has held up and if you have had to repaint.
Thanks!
I was wondering the same as Danielle, how did this hold up?? Would love to try it if it was worth the time and money!
Me three! How is this holding up after all these years? Pros and cons follow up post please?
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