Painting Poured Concrete

I have a small area of basement wall that I'd like to paint. The foundation is poured concrete. What's the best sequence/ way to paint this? Do I need some type of moisture sealant first ?(Generally have a very dry basement).

 

From ugl.com

"DRYLOK Clear Acrylic Masonry Treatment
DRYLOK Clear Acrylic Masonry Treatment is also an ideal primer under latex, alkyd or polyurethane paints. As a primer, it serves essentially the same purpose as DRYLOK Concrete Protector. However, it is a latex-based product whereas Concrete Protector is solvent based.

"Our DRYLOK Concrete Protector and DRYLOK Clear Acrylic Masonry Treatment are used frequently as primers under concrete floor paints (e.g. DRYLOK Latex Concrete Floor paint).

"Just like any coating, not all primers are created equally. Primers should be chosen just as carefully as the topcoat. After all, if a surface isn't primed correctly, then whatever coating is on top of the primer isn't given a fair chance to work properly.

"Consumers should make sure the primer they plan to use is the proper one for the surface. While many multi-purpose primers might do a satisfactory job on a given surface, they might not be as effective as a primer specifically designed for that surface."

Here is their how to on preparation:

http://www.ugl.com/h2drylokframes.html

Then paint the surface with two coats of floor and porch paint.

Hope this helps.

 

If it hasn't been painted before, I would suggest a concrete stain.

That is if moisture doesn't pose a problem.

 

My basement has never leaked & the walls are dry. House is almost 50 years old. So I consider it a dry basement.

If I use a stain - Is this all I would need or do I than paint over this? DO I need some type of primer first?

The same question - With the Dryloc - That is a primer which I than paint over?

Why one versus the other?

Thanks

 

The stain generally doesn't need a primer. Some concrete should be etched first but not most. The stains are the type that are used on car dealer showroom floors. Very low maintenance.