Title: Painting Exterior Concrete Surfaces with Special Reference to Pretreatment

Author(s): G. E. Burnett and A. L. Fowler

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 43

Issue: 6

Appears on pages(s): 1077-1086

Keywords: none

DOI: 10.14359/8775

Date: 6/1/1947

Abstract:
Laboratory evidence is presented to demonstrate that pretreatment is invaluable if not essential to the successful use of oil-base paints on concrete surfaces. An effective pretreatment is described as consisting of a water solution of 2 percent zinc chloride 3 percent phosphoric acid. With proper pretreatment, it is indicated that paint on concrete may last longer than paint on wood and that the customary extended aging period for concrete prior to painting may be omitted.