What to paint a concrete planters with?

Question

Hi I'm a DIY gal and looking for information for painting concrete planters? I have 3 to paint & they are very heavy, close to if not 100lbs. Two of them are kinda odd looking with pebbles in corners & concrete in center of each side. The person I got them from said her grandma had painted them white at one time. The paint is gone except for a tiny bit still on them. I have looked on a few sites for info but they were not too much help. I do know a few painting techniques as far as faux & antiquing . I want to create something beautiful at the end of my drive way. Any help very much appreciated.

Thanks!

Answer 1

here is some sites ,if you want a green solution also

http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/Publi...

and what home depot has which is for driveways

http://www.behr.com/behrx/act/view/produ...

Answer 2

Remove any flaking paint and just use exterior latex.

Answer 3

Take off the existing paint and treat with a masonry stabiliser solution. Leave for 1 hour and then apply a second coating. After 24 hours apply with a brush masonry paint with or without texture finish. Travis Perkins sell their own brand fairly cheaply.