You’ve got a concrete driveway that’s a little drab, and the idea of paving it or removing it for something else is screaming big dollars. Where do you go? What if Charlie told you that with a 3-step process, you could transform your space into something modern, stylish and refreshing for a fraction of the price? But to complement the driveway, Charlie has a few more great ideas to turn this drab driveway into a grand entrance.
It’s a sizeable slab of concrete, so transform your driveway from splotched and speckled to clean and gleaming!
Gather your supplies
- Dulux Concrete & Paving Etch & Clean
- Dulux Concrete & Paving Primer
- Dulux Concrete & Paving Finish in your colour choice
You’ll also need
- Safety eyewear
- Chemical-resistant gloves
- Stiff bristle broom
- Pressure washer
- Watering can
- Paint stirrer
- Paintbrush
- Large extendable roller and tray
How to paint a concrete driveway
Step 1
Wear safety eyewear and chemical- resistant gloves for pressure washing and handling any chemicals. Sweep driveway of debris with stiff broom, then pressure-wash driveway. Allow water to dissipate.
Step 2
In a watering can, add 1 part Dulux Etch & Clean to 4 parts water. Apply an even and liberal layer of solution onto the driveway, then work in with broom. Keep surface wet and top up water, if needed. Leave for 15 minutes, then scrub again with broom.
Step 3
Rinse the driveway with pressure washer, allow to dry. Repeat Etch & Clean cleaning process for heavily stained surfaces.
Step 4
Apply 2 coats of Dulux Concrete & Paving Primer to your driveway with roller and a paintbrush to cut in. Allow to dry for 2 hours after each coat.
Step 5
Thoroughly stir Dulux Concrete & Paving Finish in your chosen colour, then apply 2 coats to your driveway with roller. Work in small sections and overlap edges as you go to minimise raised edges. Allow each coat to dry for 2 hours to complete.
Take the edge off your concrete slab with colourful plants that are easy to care for as well as resilient. Get the November issue of Better Homes and Gardens for the best plants to grow next to your driveway, on sale now.
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