Painting internal concrete door lip

[5oysterman2]

The wife wants this painted. Ideally I would like to get rid of it, but i assume it's wouldn't be easy if possible ?

Best way of painting it, complete rub down first? Would it need primer 1st or can you just paint it? Many thanks for reading this

 

[DiyNutJob]

It's a tiny job, don't be cutting corners. Sand it to remove all lose paint, paint it with bleach to remove any mould or biology, water clean and dry, then prime and paint. It should be possible to peel back the carpet while you work on it. If that part gets stepped on a lot, normal paint may not last. There are special door step paints that are thicker and more durable. If it doesn't get stepped on, normal paint with occasional touch up will be fine.

The mould on the silicone seals on the sides of the door can be killed by thick bleach applied with paint brush. Leave to dry then water wash to clean. Use multiple applications as necessary.

 

[5oysterman2]

It's a tiny job, don't be cutting corners. Sand it to remove all lose paint, paint it with bleach to remove any mould or biology, water clean and dry, then prime and paint. It should be possible to peel back the carpet while you work on it. If that part gets stepped on a lot, normal paint may not last. There are special door step paints that are thicker and more durable. If it doesn't get stepped on, normal paint with occasional touch up will be fine.

The mould on the silicone seals on the sides of the door can be killed by thick bleach applied with paint brush. Leave to dry then water wash to clean. Use multiple applications as necessary.

Many thanks Diynutjob. It shouldn't get stepped on, but the law of averages it will. When you say normal paint, what do you actually mean & what kind of primer too?

 

[DiyNutJob]

General purpose primer such as zinsser 123 will work in many situations. There may be better or worst primers. Normal paint would be water-based gloss/satin. The spec might say wood, metal, masonry. Oil paint is supposed to be more durable but will yellow, creating a potentially unsightly hassle. Oil paint will attract dirt more than water paint.

Here's door step paint but in wrong colour. It's made with tar or something. I don't know, you will have to do your own research on the details. It can be thick like tar.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ronseal-DHDSPB250-Diamond-Doorstep-Paint/dp/B007UYF59A

You can probably get away with floor paint:

Amazon.co.uk

 

[5oysterman2]

General purpose primer such as zinsser 123 will work in many situations. There may be better or worst primers. Normal paint would be water-based gloss/satin. The spec might say wood, metal, masonry. Oil paint is supposed to be more durable but will yellow, creating a potentially unsightly hassle. Oil paint will attract dirt more than water paint.

Here's door step paint but in wrong colour. It's made with tar or something. I don't know, you will have to do your own research on the details. It can be thick like tar.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ronseal-DHDSPB250-Diamond-Doorstep-Paint/dp/B007UYF59A

You can probably get away with floor paint:

Amazon.co.uk

Cheers for that, much appreciated