Painting concrete: how to give your concrete wall a new appearance
Painting a concrete or cement wall sounds simple, but not every paint is suitable for this type of substrate. Concrete and cement are highly absorbent, which makes standard wall paint unsuitable. With the wrong paint, the surface absorbs the paint immediately — resulting in a patchy, uneven finish.
Fortunately, there are two products that are suitable:
- Texture paint with EcoPrimer rough
- Microcement (Beton Ciré)
Your choice depends on whether you want to paint or plaster, and whether you are working indoors or outdoors.
Painting a cement wall with Texture paint
If you truly want to paint, always choose our Texture paint combined with EcoPrimer Rough. The primer prevents excessive absorption and ensures an even finish. This combination is suitable for both indoor and outdoor walls.
Plastering a cement wall with Microcement
Prefer a plaster finish instead of paint? Then Microcement is the right choice. It is a ready-to-use plaster applied in thin layers.
Microcement adheres excellently to cement and concrete, is waterproof and ideal for interior walls, bathrooms and floors.
How to prepare a cement wall for painting or plastering
- Clean the wall and remove any loose material
- Apply the correct primer:
- EcoPrimer Rrough for Texture paint
- Microcement primer rough for Microcement
- Finish with the appropriate product:
- Texture paint if you want to paint
- Microcement if you want a plastered concrete effect
This ensures that your cement or concrete wall gets a durable and stylish finish.
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Can I use regular wall paint to paint a cement wall?
No, standard wall paint is not suitable. Cement and concrete are highly absorbent, which causes the paint to soak directly into the surface. This results in a patchy and uneven finish. Always choose Texture paint with EcoPrimer coarse or Microcement.
What is the best paint for cement or concrete?
The best choice depends on the result you want to achieve. For painting interior or exterior cement walls, choose Texture paint with EcoPrimer coarse. If you prefer a plastered look and want a smooth concrete-effect finish for indoors, then Microcement is ideal.
Can I paint an outdoor concrete wall?
Yes, you can. Use our Texture paint in combination with EcoPrimer coarse. This combination is suitable for exterior walls and facades and provides a strong, durable finish.
Do I always need a primer when painting cement?
Yes, a primer is essential. Without a primer, cement or concrete will absorb the paint or plaster, resulting in an uneven finish. For Texture paint, use EcoPrimer coarse. For Microcement, use Microcement primer coarse.