I received a letter from readers about the failure of a paint they had used on the concrete floor of their basement. Enclosed was a sample of what was peeling from the floor. Rather than quote from ...

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Q. Our concrete basement floor was painted before we moved into our house, but the floor was bare in spots. We had it repainted, but now the new paint comes off easily if scuffed. Is it possible to ...

Speaking from experience, epoxy paint can transform a boring basement or a basic garage floor into a sleek, easy-to-clean, durable surface. We love ours; no regrets. Whether you’re considering it to ...

Q. We want to repaint our concrete basement floor, which was originally covered with a glossy floor paint. We want to use another brand of floor-and-deck enamel. Do we need any special primer? A. The ...

Q The concrete floor in our 1924 house basement has been painted several times. Now, the paint is lifting in small and large spots, sometimes taking concrete with it. How does one best deal with this?

Concrete flooring is affordable and surprisingly versatile, even allowing you to customize it in many ways with DIY techniques. Although installing it in your bathroom could be a big mistake, the ...

Q. Our home is 12 years old. Almost from the start the basement floor started getting black blotches which just got larger and larger. In the center it begins to get white and chalky. I have had ...

If your concrete basement floor is cold and drab, enlivening the surface with anything from a colorful shade of paint to warm, cozy carpeting can turn the space into a bright, homey room that's much ...

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