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hobbies and interests paintingHow do you paint an outdoor concrete fountain?
- Coat the fountain with concrete sealer. Apply it with a paintbrush to get into all the small decorative areas.
- Apply a primer. Use a new paintbrush to apply a paint primer.
- Paint the fountain using an oil-based paint. The oil-based paint will help protect the fountain from water damage.
Keeping this in view, what kind of paint do you use on a concrete fountain?
Concrete water fountains can be painted with an exterior latex or oil-based paint. You can also use a concrete stain. If you go with a stain, you need to remove the old paint and sealer with a concrete and masonry paint stripper.
Consequently, how do you refinish a concrete fountain?
- Empty the fountain of water and remove the pump and any stones or ornaments.
- Wash away any algae or other stuck-on matter by scrubbing the fountain walls with hot water and dish soap then rinsing the fountain with fresh water.
- Coat the fountain with concrete stripper to remove the finish, using a paintbrush or sprayer.
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