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Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Living Room Walker Exposed Wood Chair would look great on a painted flooring.<\/p><\/div>\n

Consider the Flooring Type <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hardwood flooring can take on a coat or two of paint. But before you do this, though, there is a need for you to test the paint with the flooring material for compatibility. Paint just a small inconspicuous section at first or you may utilize a sample slat for now.<\/p>\n

Interior concrete can be painted with latex or oil-based paints. Yet again, conduct a test prior to painting. Check for porosity so you can determine if a wax coating or a sealer was used. Check also for moisture in areas that are constantly subjected to dampness.<\/p>\n

Remember this \u2013 you must never apply paint for zones that have pooled water.<\/p>\n

Laminate flooring, vinyl, and linoleum may or may not be painted. Most contractors do not recommend that these materials are left alone but if you really have to paint them, then use an oil-based paint.<\/p>\n

Any existing floor finish especially shellac, lacquer or varnishes should be tested for paint compatibility. If you see lifting, wrinkling or bubbling as a result of painting, then this is an indication that you need to remove the finish first before paint application is done.<\/p>\n

Prep the Floors <\/strong><\/p>\n

As soon as the tests are done and you had good results, then it\u2019s time to prepare the flooring for the painting job.<\/p>\n

First, sand your hardwood, painted or laminate flooring. Use a 120-150 grit paper to ascertain the highest degree of adhesion. Vacuum the floor then clean with TSP or trisodium phosphate to remove any kind of contaminant.<\/p>\n

Let dry.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a word of caution \u2013 if you\u2019re removing a pre-1970s paint, it could contain lead so be sure to wear a respirator. Clean the area with a HEPA vacuum and then finish with a wet mop. Just to be on the safe side, ask the help of professionals.<\/p>\n

Another way to prepare the floor is to move floor coverings and furniture. Keep the children and pets away from the painting task.<\/p>\n

Pick a Color Palette <\/strong><\/p>\n

Floor enamel and porch paints come in over a thousand colors. And with a sixth portion of your home (the flooring), you need to carefully choose the hue that best suits your theme.<\/p>\n

When you have a flooring that just needs a different color but is still in great condition, then you should look for complementary hues based on your draperies, bedding, slipcovers, and just about every design element that you already have in place.<\/p>\n

The room\u2019s color scheme is the easiest way to pick a hue for the flooring, too, but this isn\u2019t the only way. Consider also how the floor color could impact the rest of the design elements. If you\u2019re committed to the current color, then it\u2019s going to be easy to pick your floor color. If you want to alter the look, then consider your color preference and the paint\u2019s longevity.<\/p>\n

Pick a Finish <\/strong><\/p>\n

There are two kinds of floor and porch paints \u2013 the latex enamel and the oil-based types. The latter provides a high-gloss finish while the former comes in low-sheen and gloss finish.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no need for primer paint on your porch. For a floor that\u2019s currently painted with oil-based paint, just recoat it with a latex floor or porch paint.<\/p>\n

Another word of caution \u2013 never cover a latex-painted flooring with an oil-based paint.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Time to Paint <\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re through with all of the above steps, then it\u2019s time to paint. We previously posted about\u00a0floorboard painting<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"