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Suggestions for Painting Concrete Sculptures by Vicky Smith
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Suggestions for Painting Concrete Sculptures |
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Painting an old concrete sculpture, like a garden gnome, can give it a cleaner look. You can also paint a new sculpture to match the décor of your patio or garden---just make sure it has been removed from its mold for at least three weeks before painting it. The process is much the same as other painting projects, which is good news: If your statute lives outdoors in extreme hot or cold temperatures, it may need occasional repainting. Instructions as follows: Firstly, wash your concrete sculpture with water using a garden hose or a bucket and a soft-bristled brush. Allow it to dry completely. Secondly, blow leftover dust or concrete flakes off the sculpture with an air hose or blow dryer. Thirdly, lay the sculpture on its side, if possible, and use a paintbrush or paint sprayer to coat the underside of the sculpture's base with exterior latex concrete paint, diluted 20 percent with mineral spirits. Allow the underside to dry before setting it upright. This step is optional. Fourthly, use a paintbrush, sponge, roller or paint sprayer to apply the same diluted paint to the surface of the sculpture as a base coat. Allow it to dry completely and apply a second diluted base coat. Fifthly, apply a finishing, full-strength (not diluted) top coat. For example, use a top coat that is darker or lighter than the base coat and, before it dries, wipe some of it away to reveal the base coat. This gives the sculpture a distressed look. You can also paint or stencil a design or pattern over the base coat using patio paint. Sixthly, allow the top coat to dry for 24 hours before sealing your concrete sculpture with a waterproof concrete sealer. (If your sculpture is small, you can buy the spray-can-size sealer.) Follow the directions on the sealer to apply correctly. It will help keep the colors you just painted bright, as well as repel moisture. Seventhly, allow the sealer to dry for 24 hours, and do not expose the painted concrete sculpture to moisture for another two days. Tips & Warnings Paint your concrete sculpture only when the temperature is at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit and no more than 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Set your painted concrete sculpture on a well-drained surface like pebbles, rocks or patio blocks to prevent the base of the sculpture from absorbing ground moisture. This can make the paint peel and the concrete crumble. Reseal your painted sculpture every year if painted with very bright colors; reseal less often if painted subtle colors. Don't use de-icing products or strong cleaning solvents on your painted concrete sculpture. In short, as an experienced business E-platform of promoting stone industry, we are the world leading portal website in stone industry. It mainly provides professional services of Internet application such as B to B E-commerce and network marketing for stone manufacturers and traders all over the world. If you want to consult us freely, you can also see craft or become a loyal follower of us by @ https://twitter.com/stonebtb.
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