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What Paint Do You Use for a Concrete Water Fountain?
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In this video, we'll guide you through the best paint options for your cement water fountain, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting finish. š§šļø Whether you're looking to refresh an old fountain or starting a new project, we've got you covered! šļøāØ
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hey everyone and welcome back to the
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channel today we're going to be talking
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about a topic that's near and dear to
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many of us water fountains but not just
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any water fountains we're going to be
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focusing specifically on concrete water
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fountains and how to keep them looking
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their best with a Fresh coat of
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paint as you know a water fountain can
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be a beautiful and eye-catching addition
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to any home or garden it can add a touch
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of Serenity and relaxation to your
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outdoor space and the sound of trickling
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water can be incredibly soothing but
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over time even the most well-maintained
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water fountain can start to look a
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little bit tired the concrete can become
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stained or discolored and the paint can
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start to chip or peel if you're in this
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situation don't despair with a little
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bit of time and effort you can easily
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repaint your concrete water fountain and
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make it look like new
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again but before we dive into the how to
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let's talk about the different types of
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paint that you can use on a concrete
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water fountain there are two main types
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of paint that are suitable for concrete
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water fountains water-based paint and
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concrete or masonry paint oil-based
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paints can also be used but they require
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a sealant to prevent them from peeling
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let's break down the pros and cons of
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each type of paint water-based paint
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this is a popular choice for painting
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concrete water fountains because it is
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easy to apply and clean up it also dries
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quickly so you won't have to wait long
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before you can use your fountain again
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however water-based paint is not as
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durable as concrete or masonry paint and
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it may not adhere as well to the
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concrete surface concrete or masonry
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paint this type of paint is specifically
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designed to adhere to concrete and
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masonry surfaces and it can provide a
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durable long- lasting finish When
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selecting a concrete or masonry paint be
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sure to choose one that is specifically
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designed for use on fountains these
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paints typically contain a waterproofing
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agent that will help protect the
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fountain from water
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damage now that you know what type of
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paint to use let's talk about how to
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apply it to your concrete water fountain
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here are the steps involved clean the
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surface thoroughly this is the most
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important step as any dirt grime or
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algae that is on the surface of the
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concrete will prevent the paint from
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adhering properly you may need to use a
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power washer to remove any built up dirt
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or Grime be sure to wear eye protection
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and gloves when using a power washer
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allow the surface to dry completely
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once you've cleaned the concrete surface
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it's important to let it dry completely
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before you begin painting this can take
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anywhere from a few hours to a day
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depending on the weather conditions
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Prime the concrete if you're using latex
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or acrylic paint you will need to Prime
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the concrete surface first this will
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help the paint to adhere better and will
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provide a smoother finish be sure to use
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a primer that is designed for use with
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concrete or masonry surfaces apply the
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paint once the primer is dry you can
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begin applying the paint you can use a
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paintbrush or roller to apply the paint
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But be sure to use one that is designed
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for use on concrete be sure to start at
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the base of the fountain and work your
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way up apply the paint in even strokes
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and be sure to get into all the nooks
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and crannies apply a second coat of
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paint once the first coat of paint is
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dry you can apply a second coat for
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added durability here are some
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additional tips for painting your
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concrete water fountain be sure to paint
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on a day that is dry and free of rain if
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the WEA is hot and sunny work in the
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shade to prevent the paint from drying
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too quickly apply thin coats of paint
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rather than one thick coat this will
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help to prevent the paint from cracking
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or peeling allow each coat of paint to
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dry completely before applying the next
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coat take your time and be patient
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painting a concrete water fountain can
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be a timeconsuming process but it's
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worth it to get a professional looking
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finish in addition to the tips above I
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also wanted to mention that there are a
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few things you can do to make your paint
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job last even longer first be sure to
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choose a highquality paint that is
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specifically designed for exterior use
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and can withstand the elements look for
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paints that are labeled as mildew and
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mold resistant especially if your
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fountain is in a shady or humid
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location second once the paint is
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completely dry consider applying a
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sealant this will create an extra
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barrier of protection against the
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elements and will help to keep your
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paint job looking fresh for years to
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come there are sealants available that
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are specifically designed for use on
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concrete and masonry surfaces finally
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take some steps to protect your fountain
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from the elements on a regular basis
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this may include covering the fountain
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during the winter months or during
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periods of heavy rain you may also want
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to clean the fountain regularly to
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remove any dirt grime or algae that
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could build up on the surface and damage
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the paint by following these tips you
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can ensure that your concrete water
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fountain looks its best for many years
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to come
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if you like this video make sure to
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subscribe like and share see you until
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next time
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