Waterproofing paint is guaranteed to stop up to 34 psi of water pressure and prevents the growth of mold and mildew on the paint film for 5 years guaranteed.
Paint for damp basement walls and floors.
Hopefully this isn t the issue and then you can paint the floor.
If your foil test showed that water is soaking through your basement walls and leaving them wet seal the interior of the walls with a high quality waterproof paint such as drylok white extreme.
If low cost is a big priority and if you just plan to use your basement space as a workshop or.
Damp down low rising damp.
If it is indeed coming from below then you have a pretty serious drainage issue because it would take water a long time to wick up through concrete.
Use a third floor paint roller to spread a thin coat of floor paint over the concrete floor.
It s very durable easy to clean and comes in many different colors.
With a properly prepared surface kilz interior exterior basement and masonry waterproofing paint will be a good choice for your masonry walls basement walls cinderblock and retaining walls as well as brick and stucco.
If you have damp patches bubbling paint crumbling plaster or powdery deposits on wall surfaces close to the floor rising damp is probably the culprit.
A 2 part water based system would work just fine on a basement floor.
The best material for painting a basement floor is a two part epoxy paint which consists of an epoxy resin and a hardener that are mixed together.
Wait 24 hours and apply a second coat.
As a side note they make concrete paint that is cheaper than the garage floor paint and you can get it in many more colors.
The least expensive finished floor option is also the most diy friendly.
Paint the concrete floor using concrete floor paint.
Epoxy garage floor paint can also be used on basement floors.
You can use it on both interior and exterior surfaces.
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Krete seal damplock waterproofing masonry paint is a fast drying paint for vertical surfaces.
Make sure that the paint is specifically made for floors as normal latex paint will produce a slippery finish especially on floors prone to dampness.
Using an epoxy floor paint consists of painting on a primer then a color base coat and finishing with a clear top coat.
Prices given below are for materials and don t include professional installation.
Mold and mildew proof waterproofing white oil based paint ultra low odor formula designed to waterproof interior and exterior concrete.
The hardening action involves a chemical reaction rather than evaporation and the resulting surface is extremely durable and chemical resistant finish.
It is mainly used for masonry but is equally a reliable paint to keep your basement walls foundations bird baths and cinder blocks protected against mold and mildew build up.