Diy Concrete Floor Paint. An easy way to tell whether the floor is dry enough is to place a small piece of kitchen plastic wrap (about 12” square) to the surface of the concrete floor. Moisture can be a real problem on concrete floors as it tends to absorb any moisture that it comes in contact with even with a coat of paint which will cause the paint to chip and crack.
First, consider the size of your room, the amount of natural light in the room and your decor. Ultimate guidelines for painting an indoor concrete floor. A fresh coat of paint can liven up any room or item.
I have painted several concrete floors that were previously covered in gluedown products.
Then we painted the floor. First, consider the size of your room, the amount of natural light in the room and your decor. Full concrete slabs take about 6 weeks to fully cure. Paint on concrete floors can look like rugs, carpets, floorboards and even granite using stencils, borders or freehand designs.