How do I prep and paint this?

[veedee]

Right outside of my front door I have what appears to be some sort of masonry. Anyone know the actual name of this part?

It is looking very tatty, with flaky/chipping red paint

Can anyone advise on how to properly prepare and paint this area?

I would like to paint it black. What products should I use?

As this is right by my front door, it is a high traffic area which will take some abuse.

 

[opps]

It is a masonry step.

As you suggest it is a high traffic area. If you use a gloss paint it will become matt before long. You will be better off using a waterbased mid sheen black. It will not be anymore durable, but it will be easier to touch in.

 

[veedee]

It is a masonry step.

As you suggest it is a high traffic area. If you use a gloss paint it will become matt before long. You will be better off using a waterbased mid sheen black. It will not be anymore durable, but it will be easier to touch in.

Masonry step - Thank you.

Does my plan sound good?

1. Remove existing paint with chemical paint stripper/ sanding etc

2. Clean concrete and then use stabilising solution (sandtex)

3. Paint monsonry step with Rust-Oleum 7200 PU Floorcoat

Also wouldn't it be a good idea to paint it in gloss because when it inevitably dulls it will have a eggshell kinda look.

Or is it better to just stick with matt?

 

[opps]

Masonry step - Thank you.

Does my plan sound good?

1. Remove existing paint with chemical paint stripper/ sanding etc

2. Clean concrete and then use stabilising solution (sandtex)

3. Paint monsonry step with Rust-Oleum 7200 PU Floorcoat

Also wouldn't it be a good idea to paint it in gloss because when it inevitably dulls it will have a eggshell kinda look.

Or is it better to just stick with matt?

I don't think you need to use a stabilising solution. They are normally use when the finish is loose/powdery.

7200 PU would be ideal, but it only seems to be available in 5L tins.