Concrete block foundation coating....

[jcountry]

I'm looking to paint or stain our foundation.

It's just bare block at the moment.

Wondering wether anyone has done this.....

Suggestions for products? Looking for what would be simplest.

thanks

 

[Black Mountain Industries]

Is this for aesthetics or are you going for a functional (waterproofing) system?

 

[BillsCamino]

sub'd
Ours was glazed over with some type of concrete & then painted house color but is flaking off in places.
Lasted 25 yrs

 

[jcountry]

Is this for aesthetics or are you going for a functional (waterproofing) system?

Just aesthetics.

Exterior.

I don't like the look of bare block.

 

[Redneck1919]

Stucco.

 

[Black Mountain Industries]

jcountry
I would highly suggest pressure washing, to clean and reveal any loose material. Patch any bug holes or chips and allow everything to dry until your patching material is cured out. Otherwise, you'll end up with bubbles in the finish. You'll want to apply a prime coat to help with adhesion and longevity of your topcoats. While elastomeric coatings can cost 50% more than acrylic/oil-based paints, it is the way to go on CMU. Expect to apply two coats on top of your primer.
Primer: KLIZ
Elastomeric: BEHR or

BillsCamino Sounds like old plaster/stucco. You could always remove whats lose and reskim the face.

 

[jcountry]

jcountry
I would highly suggest pressure washing, to clean and reveal any loose material. Patch any bug holes or chips and allow everything to dry until your patching material is cured out. Otherwise, you'll end up with bubbles in the finish. You'll want to apply a prime coat to help with adhesion and longevity of your topcoats. While elastomeric coatings can cost 50% more than acrylic/oil-based paints, it is the way to go on CMU. Expect to apply two coats on top of your primer.
Primer: KLIZ
Elastomeric: BEHR or

BillsCamino Sounds like old plaster/stucco. You could always remove whats lose and reskim the face.

Thanks!

 

[CUTBAIT]

The is a concrete based stucco look ike material at home depot you can trial on. We just painted ours with brick and stucco paint

 

[THREEJAYS]

We also painted ours has held up good

 

[jcountry]

jcountry
I would highly suggest pressure washing, to clean and reveal any loose material. Patch any bug holes or chips and allow everything to dry until your patching material is cured out. Otherwise, you'll end up with bubbles in the finish. You'll want to apply a prime coat to help with adhesion and longevity of your topcoats. While elastomeric coatings can cost 50% more than acrylic/oil-based paints, it is the way to go on CMU. Expect to apply two coats on top of your primer.
Primer: KLIZ
Elastomeric: BEHR or

BillsCamino Sounds like old plaster/stucco. You could always remove whats lose and reskim the face.

Thanks for the advice.

I have a couple of hairline cracks (probably about 1/16" to 1/8" tops) along the mortar joints here and there.

Is there a filler you'd recommend?