How to Paint Cinder Blocks

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Remove powder deposits with masonry cleaner.. Use a putty knife or paint scraper to remove any current paint.. Wash the blocks with a pressure washer or hose and scrub brush.

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1

Remove powder deposits with masonry cleaner.

Step 1

Remove powder deposits with masonry cleaner.

2

Use a putty knife or paint scraper to remove any current paint.

Step 2

Use a putty knife or paint scraper to remove any current paint.

3

Wash the blocks with a pressure washer or hose and scrub brush.

Step 3

Wash the blocks with a pressure washer or hose and scrub brush.

4

Allow the blocks to dry for 4 hours after getting wet.

Step 4

Allow the blocks to dry for 4 hours after getting wet.

5

Seal cracks with polyurethane caulk.

Step 5

Seal cracks with polyurethane caulk.

6

Select a bonding and filling primer.

Step 6

Select a bonding and filling primer.

7

Apply a coat of primer using nap rollers.

Step 7

Apply a coat of primer using nap rollers.

8

Allow the primer to dry for 24 hours before painting.

Step 8

Allow the primer to dry for 24 hours before painting.

9

Purchase high-quality acrylic latex paint.

Step 9

Purchase high-quality acrylic latex paint.

10

Apply an even coat of paint using a 0.5 in (1.3 cm) nap roller.

Step 10

Apply an even coat of paint using a 0.5 in (1.3 cm) nap roller.

11

Allow the first coat to dry for 12 hours.

Step 11

Allow the first coat to dry for 12 hours.

12

Apply a second coat of paint using a 0.5 in (1.3 cm) nap roller.

Step 12

Apply a second coat of paint using a 0.5 in (1.3 cm) nap roller.

13

Allow the paint to dry for 24 hours.

Step 13

Allow the paint to dry for 24 hours.

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