Learn how to paint cement stones.
As a muralist, sometimes I’m asked to paint interesting things on unusual surfaces. My client’s cement started having stress cracks near her pool area. She wanted to disguise these ugly cracks, as well as other cement patches.
But, how do you make old cement look prettier?
We decided to paint the cement to look like it was stone. This was my first time painting on cement and I made a video while I did it.
I painted the stone shapes to match the colors and shapes of the real stones that surround this pool and Jacuzzi. And it turned out amazing!
Watch this video and learn how to paint stones on concrete.
Do you want to try this yourself? Put on your sunscreen…and give it a try!
Here is what I used.
I used driveway paint as the white base paint and got the pigment separately instead of mixed in, so I could blend a variety of colors to match existing stones next to this swimming pool.
- The paint name was Monochem – Floorcoat (a high-performance garage and driveway coating that forms a very durable low-gloss finish).
If you do give it a try, send me pictures!
Will the painted stones need maintenance to stay looking good?
Yes. The painted stones will gradually wear off, but in a random pattern.
- At that time, use a wire brush to get any loose paint off
- Wash the area to be painted
- Apply paint again in the same manner shown in the video
What if your front door stoop is stained and ugly? You could paint your front door stoop cement area, to look like flagstone.
Painted stones really add an artistic flair to cement – and disguise patching beautifully!
See more Pictures of Hand-Painted Stones
If you live near me and don’t want to do it yourself, I could paint stones on cement for you. I’m based in the Los Angeles, CA area.
Give me a call. Ask for Colette 818-994-1441