Painting a porch might seem like a daunting task, but when you follow the right steps it isn’t as bad as it seems! With a little planning and preparation, you can make your porch look like new in no time!

HOW TO PAINT A PORCH?

The first step is to remove everything from your porch. (And we mean everything!) Make sure everything in the area that you’ll be professional house painters is removed, and any objects by the porch that you can’t move are covered with drop cloths. (Old sheets will work perfectly for this.)

After clearing everything off the porch, give the area a good sweep. Start on one side of the porch, and work your way across. Sweeping all of the debris off the area will ensure a smooth working surface. After you’ve finished sweeping up, hose down the surface to get it really clean and clear of dirt and debris. Depending on the material, this process might look different and change the way you continue.

HOW TO PAINT A CONCRETE PORCH?

For a concrete surface, you’ll want to use concrete cleaning chemicals, water, and a scrub brush to really ensure the porch is clean. Make sure you wear gloves for this process so you keep yourself from touching harmful chemicals. Once you’re done scrubbing, rinse the surface off again with a hose and wait for the surface to dry completely before taking next steps (this can take up to 24 hours depending on the weather). A great option for this process is to get a power-washer, it will save time and elbow-grease! 

After the surface is clean and dry, tape off any areas you don’t want paint to touch. There are mixed reviews on best practices when it comes to painting concrete, but we like to keep things nice and simple: prime then paint. Concrete primers are easy to find from any paint provider and will ensure that your paint goes onto the surface smoothly.

For paint, make sure you buy concrete exterior paint. These products are designed to last a long time and will endure harsh weather conditions and frequent traffic. Once you’re finished painting, wait a full 24 hours before walking on the surface to ensure it is dried and ready!