How to prep cement basement or garage floor for painting. | Hyde Tools

If you're planning to paint or seal your cement basement floor, or cement garage floor, you'll want to begin cleaning and prepping it days ahead of time. In this video, professional painter Jerry Vargo shares his tips for cleaning your cement floor in preparation for paint, and also his recommended methods and products for fixing cracks in the cement.

Tools seen in this video:
Hyde MAXXGRIP PRO Stainless Steel Wire Brush, 8-Inch (46838): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VEG1BG
Hyde Wood-Handled Painter's Multitool (07975): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NOB7XQ
HYDE MAXXGRIP PRO Wire Brush w/ Scraper (46834): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005146HA2
DAP Quick Plug Hydraulic & Anchoring Cement
DAP Liquid Cement Crack Filler
CrackWeld Pro Concrete Floor Repair Kit
Seal Krete Lock-Down Concrete Bonding Primer
Seal Krete Epoxy-Seal Concrete & Garage Floor Paint

More drywall and painting how-to videos are available at:    • How-To Videos | 2010 - 2020  

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:18 Cleaning the Floor
01:43 Applying Etching Solution
02:36 Preparing Cracks in Concrete
04:01 Choosing a Crack Filler
06:05 Moisture Test
06:59 Choosing a Paint