Can You Paint Exposed Aggregate Concrete

Sunnyoz on 31/01/2021 - 22:54
Last edited 31/01/2021 - 23:17

Hi I have recently pressure cleaned my driveway and was going to seal it with dulux avista exposed aggregate sealer . I was wondering if I am able to paint it and match it with my roof colour and the rest of house colour . Could someone shed some light on if this will be a good idea ? If yes , can you please tell me what type of paint would be ideal and where can I buy it
Thanks

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  • Sunnyoz on 31/01/2021 - 23:04

    Thanks ,do you know if this could be applied directly as I have just pressure cleaned my driveway , I mean do I need to put the dulux avista sealant prior to applying this ?

    • BlueGlass on 31/01/2021 - 23:18
      +6

      visit your local paint store and pose your questions to them. they'll be able to steer you in the right direction.

  • Presence on 31/01/2021 - 23:15
    +9

    Seems like a strange choice, isn't exposed aggregate quite exxy?

    On a driveway too I imagine you'll be repainting it every few years to keep it in good nick. Better to just pressure clean every year, unless you really want it to match the roof!

  • oscargamer on 31/01/2021 - 23:28
    +11

    It'll look awful OP

  • Muzeeb on 01/02/2021 - 00:00
    +1

    Why?

    Even when carefully prepared and applied it will be a pain to maintain.

  • nepalesesquirrel on 01/02/2021 - 00:09
    +4

    As others have said, don't do it. Exposed aggregate is desirable, and painted concrete looks just like…. painted concrete.

  • Richardc on 01/02/2021 - 01:51
    +3

    Why noy ask Dulux? They have trade centre and call centre.

  • apsilon on 01/02/2021 - 06:30
    +1

    I'm sure you can paint it though perhaps not after applying a sealer as the paint wouldn't be able grab on so would peel away in a short time. You can get tinted sealers so perhaps that's something to look into.

  • slow on 01/02/2021 - 08:08
    +1

    Agree with others, why would you want to do this??

  • Bourb on 01/02/2021 - 08:13
    +3

    I had a brilliant idea about 5 years ago, I'll paint my concrete pathway to match my 'bluey grey' retaining wall!
    Worst thing I ever did, now I have to repaint every year, direct sunlight on painted concrete is not a good mix :(

  • Quantumcat on 01/02/2021 - 09:50
    +2

    Painting your exposed aggregate driveway would be like having beautiful old thick oak floorboards with a complex grain and instead of taking advantage by sanding and polishing them, covering them with cheap carpet.

  • mooney on 01/02/2021 - 10:26
    +2

    Already looking forward to your post next year "Can you remove paint from aggregate concrete?"

    • [Deactivated] on 01/02/2021 - 18:14
      +1

      OMG I choked on my sandwich when I read this post 😂

  • bloom on 01/02/2021 - 10:31

    Is it actually exposed aggregate or exposed rubble like my driveway after 20 years of abuse?

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