Painting with Portland , Whitewash, bonding, (Mike Haduck)

[@lostintime8651]

I don't watch Mike's videos anymore. I just come here and give them a THUMBS UP! Never a bad video.... EVER!!

[@MikeHaduck]

hi lost, I don't know how to answer that, lol, I appreciate it. mike

[@ihavenoname6724]

That's very true

[@klinkacw]

Thank you, Mike. We re-painted my mom's cement block house with Portland. My dad passed away 5 years ago, and all I knew was that my dad used "a bag of cement" to paint it with many years ago, and we were never to use regular paint on it. I didn't know what kind of cement to use. So, your video really helped. We painted our 90-year old mother's 100 year old house that our great-grandfather built for one $10 bag of Portland. It looks great. Thank you from Michigan!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I appreciate it, I love it when people save money, thanks for the comment Mike

[@carolhettinger3696]

I'm 65 female. Thank you Mike. I did this to my Florida driveway and papers. You are awesome.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Carol, I am glad it worked out, Mike

[@mymatemartin]

Well, my chicken didn't move to well after several coats of Portland but it now makes a great doorstop.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Martin, mine too, lol, thanks, Mike

[@mymatemartin]

@@MikeHaduck Hehe. I really appreciate your videos Mike.

[@Sarahann1993]

😂 "They'd paint everything! They'd paint their cars! They'd paint their chickens!" Good one Mike! Love your sense of humor! Thanks for the video!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Sarah, I appreciate it. mike

[@diamond6256]

This is great video. I am doing today. Painting with a Sakcrete Mortar veneer mix. Light and a white haze on dual tone colored concrete to make it all just white. Love it. Also filling spider cracks without making them bigger on my patio. It works! 68 in Texas woman.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi diamond, maybe in Texas, but I usually use Portland. Thanks Mike

[@robertyerry8118]

Thank you For all of the Awesome tips Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, Mike

[@chrismoltisanti2763]

They painted there cars....they painted there chickens........you Sir have earned my subscription.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chris, lol, Mike

[@trappinout18]

'if you want to really get in there, you must wet it first'. I learn something in every one of Mike's videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike

[@margaretingleby679]

Thanks Mike you always put us right , old mate came over to Oz in the 1930's from Italy , he used to paint his house in and out with lime / water and animal fat addded , inside he added oxides for colour . Margaret's hubby .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Margaret, yep the old timers knew their stuff, mike

[@TheEZGZ]

Mike: I'm a retired plumber in Colorado. I have been watching your video's to learn how to fix a problem with my brick work. I just want to say Thank You for posting these vids. I have a channel of my own and I am trying to earn some extra but we both know how much time it takes. I see you sharing your respect for the trade. The respect of your family. The respect of history and how old school vs New Tech. You have the big picture as I do. It's a blend of old and new and nothing lasts forever except by the Grace Of God. I had a problem and I thought it was going to be the end of my home and I would have to go back to work and hire someone to do major repairs. After watching your vids I see the bigger picture and see that it's just normal aging just like our bodies. LOL No big deal just keep a watch on things and make some repairs myself. A bit of old school labor and keep a watch on things and I know things will work out. I went to some indoor flea markets today and found some old school trowels but am still looking for a good masons hammer and a good mason's trowel. Might have to settle for some new stuff :-( but I have time on my side to research, practice and get it done. Thanks again for your philosophy and teaching the art of that you know so well....

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks EZGZ, I appreciate hearing that from a professional, these comments keep me going on, I am glad if they help & inspire, God bless, mike

[@Debbyiamme]

Cool!!! Yup, got more information from you the what, why and where and how, Thank you so much. I've become a fan. I get my inspiration to continue this job that keeps feeling like a bit off more than I can chew. I'm a 63 year old woman. LOL, My body is really feeling the aches and pains of over working myself; but that's because I keep going when I should stop and take a break. Soon I won't have a choice in the matter but I did find some of these old tools that I found at a construction site that was all dug up in a square city block. It was way on the other side and this wooden box was laying there for over 6 weeks every day, I'd see it and pass by with the girls that I was babysitting. One day I asked the little girl if she wants to see what's in that treasure box. She was so excited. LOL, So, I stopped and got the wooden box onto the side of the road. The workers were out and so I went over to them with the box full of rusty old tools. I asked if that belong to anyone and they all said no. Then one guy volunteered, "we dug it up he said" No one wants it; you free to take it if you want to. I was excited, I knew what some of the tools were for and since I did my own work on our home they'd come in handy for me. I took the rest to my brother asking him what some of them were. He collected antiques so I gave him the ones that weren't useful to me. Besides, he'd lend me anything, even give me what I needed on my projects so they were in good hands. 25 years later we both still have these tools and now this one tool helps me to pull the cement when I'm doing smaller jobs instead of stirring as if I were doing cookie doe. This tool is like a small hoe but with like a triangle on the end of it. It works perfect. I hope that's what it's for but I'm pretty sure it is since there were obvious other mason tools in the wooden box. When we got home to the little girl PJ's home she was so excited to tell her Mommy and Daddy that we picked up a treasure box. I showed them and they laughed at me for stopping for it. They knew that I did my own work around the house that I could do and I even did some for them on their house. I even got their car running when it broke down and whatever they did at the dealer's only worked for a couple of days. It turned out to be a miner problem that blew my mind that they over looked but hey, the car didn't break down again for the next few years. So, I was pleased. Thanks again Mike; you've helped me so much. I've only worked with Concrete on a few smaller jobs in my life and I didn't know half of what I was doing but I did know that they wet the bricks and concrete surfaces first so my jobs did out last the previous work. My friend was real pleased with the brick walk way I fixed up for him. He bragged to several other friends and his kids about it. I was pleased. I'll stop there. I hope you like my little story. thanks even once again. Totally a fan of yours, including your songs. Love them. great voice and fun, funny songs

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Debby, Great story, God knew you be using those tool someday, Glad you having fun, Mike

[@resourcefulgirl]

Thanks Mike. I've repaired my crumbling steps and now I'm going to paint them per your instructions to achieve a uniform color. I knew you could help!! Have a blessed Thanksgiving :)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Girl , same to you , Mike

[@RA-zl6iw]

Thanks for your knowledge Mike. I appreciate the videos, and look forward to them.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I appreciate the comment, mike

[@bluekingfisher1416]

My old dad served his 5 year bricklayer apprenticeship from 1946 to 1951 in SW Scotland. The weather can be quite horrendous here, high winds and lasting rain in from the Atlantic and sharp frosts in the winter He was taught the method you advocate. The only difference is he threw in a hand full of sand for extra body. Many of the old Victorian houses facing the shore front were coated with the cement wash. Almost 150 years later they are still holding up. Nice to see it is being used in the USA. Cheers.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I appreciate it, always admired the Scottish, mike

[@cipher2]

1:55 when the chicken took a jump I teared with joy, thank you Mike!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, lol, Mike

[@cribraga9215]

Hi Mike thank you for your channel and for all videos. Are easy to follow and this one cleared a lot of things for me. Have to do side basement wall at my house and hope that will look good and cover nicely all. Will save me couple of thousands that don't have anyways. No one wants to do a job to patch here. God bless you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Cri, I am sure you will do fine, Mike

[@Maintenance63]

Following your instructions, very happy with the results.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richrd, mike

[@freshimpactco.8698]

Mike you are truly one of a kind!!!! 😁😀 Best in the business..... Thank you so much for your knowledge and experience, old school, new school, Mike's school 😊😀

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Fresh, I appreciate it, mike

[@rueban96]

You are a wealth of knowledge. You should write a book my friend.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks rueban,, Mike

[@traculabeats9069]

I watch a lot of your videos, and THIS video answered a lot of questions for me. Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tracula, I appreciate it. mike

[@traculabeats9069]

However, I do have one issue- I painted my chicken with Portland, like you said, and now the dang chicken won't budge. She just sits there, like a statue! Was I supposed to wet it first?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tracula, Hmmmmm, I never thought of that, lol, thanks mike

[@bryandowdey1779]

Thank you Mike. Your videos are very informative and helpful. Good to hear some common sense ideas.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bryan, Mike

[@jonathanschearer7778]

I’m plugging away resurfacing my parents garage slab thar is spalled and cracked. The best thing I can say is that the project let me practice bonding to just about every form of intact, dirty, oily or damaged cement in one pad. I should have taken your advice on the stucco paint but at least I get to spend time with my dad while I fumble around. He is older but he likes my stories about this crazy mason in PA that I talk about while I’m patching and cleaning. Thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jonathan, my dad is 90 and I am taking him for a ride up the cabin, Good show, I appreciate it, Mike

[@MrJcampe9434]

Best videos on youtube for masonry.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mr. J, I appreciate it Mike

[@joeyprather4739]

Mike you are my favorite guy on here. Taught me the "why" behind so many things and you gave me the confidence to do a lot myself. I started reading a lot about lime plaster / venetian plaster / tadelakt and wanted to do a shower with it. Instead of paying $200 for a bucket of this stuff from a fancy place like Domingue Finishes, I ended up making my own portland / lime / sand / pigment mix and did a brushed topcoat that looks like a million bucks. Thanks for passing down the knowledge and for always keeping it real.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joey, I appreciate it, Mike

[@bettemarie622]

is it the exterior or interior of the shower? how is it holding up over time?

[@jacksonvillereclaimedwood6709]

Very good video sir! Thank you for posting this.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@wolfy1987]

Thanks man. Love your vids. No nonsense, easy to follow. And you're in my region, so similar weather and climate

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Wolfy, Mike

[@ratchriat1716]

i think is easy and a old school way to achieve good a nice finished enjoyed the video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ratchet mike

[@davidcranford7382]

I've watched no telling how many of you videos and others for months. Next week I'm starting on my driveway in NC. " Old School " Thanks Mike!!

[@MikeHaduck]

HI David, remember once you do it it is a ongoing thing, old school cement wash, for sure, thanks mike

[@juniourx2203]

Can you mix sand with Portland cement I have been looking for this kind of video

[@robwiersma8790]

My father was a mason ,,,mostly block and a beef farmer. I worked with him for a year and never wanted to learn about masonry because it was hard work. Now I watch your videos and follow your advice and do all my own masonry. Doing it brings me closer to my father and the hard work is so rewarding. My dad's name was Mike so thanks to both mikes.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rob, nice to hear that, mike

[@Myshell444]

Been doing masonry for a while now and I just learned something new with that white Portland over the stucco.enjoy watching your videos mike even tho its 2 yrs later lol

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, I appreciate it, mike

[@richjohnson1263]

I've been a painter for 45 years. An old story, when the brick layers built a house they would slobber mortar onto the galvanized gutters. Years later the gutters rusted out but, they found that the gutters had no rust where the mortar was, and it never peeled off. 30-40 years ago Muralo had a paint that was made with Portland cement in it. Because of the Portland it bonded to the gutters like nothing else I've ever used and inhibited rust. The Muralo name exists but most paint manufacturers have been bought and sold several times. I haven't seen a product like this in years. Just wanted to share some old school with you. Rich

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rich, mike

[@froter1]

You betcha Mike ! We paint with Portland all the time

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks joe, Mike

[@dansch82]

By far your best video!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@nestormejia2692]

Great video... I’m painter for 10 years I was looking what is Portland cement paint..... now I know thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Nestor. Mike

[@andrewdedinsky9858]

Cover those sins in masonry is essential! Great work Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Andrew, mike

[@T.E.P.]

Thanks again Mike for all the efforts you put into your videos and the experience you share. Working in a basement of a building over 100 years old putting in a bathroom and they like they large stones of the foundation and this looks like the best way to freshen it up however the color variation of the different large rocks are attractive to me, they would like it uniform. Thanks Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, check out my videos, how I repair a old stone foundation, thanks, Mike

[@tonyr4018]

Hi Mike, I vaguely remember my grandmother whitewashing the yard wall, she would add water to the blocks of quicklime and it would 'smoke'. She said it was dangerous and I wasn't allowed near. She wore all the safety equipment a scarf and a pair of reading glasses. UK

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tony, I am glad to hear your experience, the old days are gone,,thanks Mike

[@h.b2029]

Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks. God bless.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@hatzlmike1]

This is the 3 parts Beatles. 2 parts Led Zepplin. 2 parts CSNY. 10 parts MHSHOK. Bravo. Must watch over and over.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike,lol, Mike

[@ihavenoname6724]

Dear Mike, yesterday I used this cement paint technique, that I learned from you my friend. I applied it on some old concrete stairs in my basement. As soon as it dried I noticed that the painted surface became very dusty because the cement tends to disintegrate. I guess I was hoping for a more durable solution, but you've warned us, it's a cheap fix. Thank you nevertheless I'm learning a great deal from you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi I have, I always suggest doing a sample first and see what happens after a few days, every situation is a bit different, I appreciate it, mike

[@bettemarie622]

@@MikeHaduck would 'sealing' it with paint help reduce the dusty effect? thinking about doing this in my work shop garage (no autos)

[@CScav243]

Great video, Mike...I need to look no further. I have a beautiful statue and base overlooking my pond that is about to get a face lift. 10 minutes from Valley Forge National Park if you are ever in the area. Great video. Banjo playing....Awesome.!! What could be better than "The Darlings"..On Andy Griffiths.? Thank you tons

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@jamesbeaty4880]

I enjoy your lessons and have been experimenting with some of your tips. I've accumulated quite an assortment of cement and masonry products by shopping around for ripped open bags that suppliers are quite happy to unload at a discount. I found out quite by accident, you can get some interesting effects by adding dollar store acrylic paint to small batches for patching older stucco.

[@MikeHaduck]

+James Beaty Yep, there are a million ways to do different things with masonry, especially stucco. your doing the right thing by experimenting, then you see what works with time. thanks mike

[@philindeblanc]

If I add portland and some thick acrylic fortifier or maybe even some elmers glue like material with portland, I maybe able to use it with a selfleveler to make a concrete overlay...To get messup looking concrete with lots of jackhammer hits from removing the glued down wood, and tiles, and having 2 different time pours (70years vs 2 years)...Maybe this can be that modern look overlay finish? If you want it lighter, use the white portland as a coloring to add in. What do you think Mike? And if possible, we can do a 300 grit polish to get a honed look, as if it was all 1 new pour.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Phil, matching is always tricky, I guess a little experimenting and whatever works, thanks Mike

[@billybonhardo2220]

Thank you, Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Billy, Mike

[@leh3827]

Is old school portland bonding agent as good as todays bonding agent; will it hold on as well? I am repairing and leveling an old cracked and uneven patio slab, maybe 60 years old. I am using Sakrete Sand Mix. It is not bonded. It says it contains Type 10 cement. What the heck is that? If I use todays storebought bonding agent, does it have to be kept wet too? After wetting the concrete and brushing the bonding agent on should I only do smaller areas so I can keep it wet? I hope that makes sense? Thanks PS. I should have put this post in your video that talks about different kinds of cements. Sorry

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi leh, I have a whole playlist on "concrete repair" Mike haduck and others on resurfacing concrete driveways, I show all my techniques there, that should help thanks Mike

[@leh3827]

Thanks Mike. I'm working my way through that series. The problem is that I have a 2 day forcast window, starting today, where it's above freezing during the day and only a few degrees below freezing over night. I am going to use a Sankrete product called Sand Mix and mix 50/50 water and bonding agent 'glue'. I might even paint the surface with bonding agent. I will cover it with an insulated tarp, put a heater in there and try to keep it wet and unfrozen for 24 hours. Does that sound feasible? The Sand Mix product bag says it's usable only for 1/2" to 2" depths. Is that because of the sand? What product can I use to feather it down from 1/2" cheaply? It's going to be under a grade level deck so it doesn't have to be pretty; I just want water to flow away from the house foundation.

[@nestormejia2692]

Great job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@MichaelPatrick-pq9xl]

Mike, when you use concrete paint as a first step to help stucco to stick to existing cement, or if you are using it for a substrate for an overlay, can you use multiple applications of the "paint" so you maintain a "wet" layer if it dries too fast ahead of your application of the stucco or the overlay? Thanks for your reply!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Michael, I have all those techniques on my foundation repair videos, I show what I did in each circumstance, those videos will explain it best, I hope it helps, thanks Mike

[@jacquelinemanzano9328]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jacqueline, mike

[@snaubdca7yebf]

Thank you! Love this

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ST, Mike

[@elleryjqueen1712]

You should add a comment, no chickens where harmed in the making of this video, lol Im going to try this way of painting on my garage, you are a funny guy. keep the videos coming, your to blame for me building my extention at home, its cost me over £3k to date and Im only 12" out of the ground. All the best from the UK

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ellery, Slow but sure, I appreciate it thanks Mike

[@era502]

Even the chicken were painted LoL you're amazing thank you for this videos

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks era, I thought it was funny too,Thanks Mike

[@daviddorman536]

Could you paint aged asphalt with portland cement paint. The aged asphalt is mostly small rocks. I would like it to fill some of the roughness from the aging and to give it a uniform color.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi David, I would not, they make asphalt sealers and repair products specifically for that, thanks mike

[@Masonmanfran]

Hi mike great video as always. Where can I buy white Portland to make a limewas for a interior fieldstone foundation. I’m going to chip/wash all the old loose slurry off then reparge all the walls and I want to finish off with a white/ lime wash to clean it up for the home owner.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ryan, I would check with a masonry stucco supply store, ask their recommendations, thanks Mike

[@antiquegrrl]

Hi Mike, It was suggested by a mason to mix mortar mix with color pigment and paint it on to even out the color of old sand colored stucco and new gray/white colored stucco patches. I experimented with a bit of type n sakrete I had since that is what they had and were to use but I think they were going with what they had access to and not what was best based on my results. I mixed in true tone sand color mortar pigment on some old and new stucco samples. I also experimented with plain portland cement I had and the same sand color. The plain portland seemed to give a color closer to the hard copy sample chart I had. The type n was washed out close to the gray white cement I am trying to give a rich sand color to. They made the samples with "gray masonry cement and sand" plus the color. I am wondering if type s (for stucco) would give a closer match. It seems it would be closer to sand color than using the straight portland since the type s mortar mix has sand in it (although so does the type n so I am a bit confounded as sales guy seemed to say home made S had less sand based on his chart but when I look online I see the opposite but that is probably for pre-mixes. The online info also seems to have more portland in the type s than n so that also coincides with my tests so far. Also what is better for this re this color sticking to the house? type s mortar mix or straight portland? How long can this last before needing redoing. It is a rustic look so no need for perfection just wondering how long the sand color is washed off the gray patches. Here is what I found on the color site for mixing and my other question is what is the definition of "gray masonry cement" I alluded to above that was on the sample color card? Here is the recipe to mix the color using portland or masonry or mortar cement and sand. I assume these are all homemade versions. Hope this makes sense! www.buildsite.com/pdf/daviscolors/True-Tone-Sweet-16-Product-Data-896483.pdf

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, only thing I can tell you is mixing to match is always a nightmare, best to keep experimenting till you find what you need, best I could do, and I am colored blind so that don't help, thanks Mike

[@timjones1583]

That was great video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tim, Mike

[@Abbamonto]

We have concrete landscape terrace and stair job that was poured on the hottest day we have had here in California this year. Needless to say the finish was challenging. These guys blew it big time. We are now trying to patch and resurface the concrete to make the customer happy. I think we ought to be able to grind it and patch it with Cement All and then wet it and “paint it with Portland” (or WunderFixx). We also need to add a bit of concrete color. I feel like this is a viable solution after watching your video. I think we can keep painting it until we like the color and consistency. What do we have to lose?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Chris, California has different weather than ours, it usually works for me but with real paint I wait a few weeks, thanks, mike

[@georgeksirakis8898]

Mike, if you added some plasticizer to the mix, would it make the paint water resistant? Thanks for the great videos

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi George, I never have, sometimes a bonding agent, thanks Mike

[@SilverRosieM]

Hi Mike, I was researching how to’s for making a garden path out of cement molds, the kind quikcrete sells and found your videos. they are so practical and interesting. can you make one for diy on choosing and using colors with cement, in the mix, release agent colors and stamping?

[@campbejouc]

good stuff! I wish portland came in smaller than 90lb bags. How is it I could lift my Son at 80lb like nothing and yet 80lb bag of cement feels like 150?? I guess my age?

[@lostintime8651]

It does. Comes in half-bags. But no one wants to stock it. Special order only. Talk to HD or Lowes.

[@dennisprocurement]

Coz ur son is awake.. Wait for him to sleep then try lol

[@SHIV1565]

Ok😀

[@nathano8228]

Great video as always Mike. I was wondering if you had ever added cement color to your portland paint mix? Curious how that would turn out.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Nathan, no it will only bleach out after time, thanks mike

[@AllanBanks]

Great tips and well explained..super

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks ALLan I appreciate it. mike

[@ronmccombs9133]

Still my 'go too' guy for concrete and cement application.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ron, Mike

[@super8car]

my chicken doesnt seem too impressed. hes bright though.

[@MikeHaduck]

+super8car someone stole all my chickens , lol. mike

[@shahafshaked7148]

dear Mike! I love your videos and learning how things were done back in the old days. I am interested in doing some cement paint over concrete in my place. Can you tell me, from your experience, how long does cement paint last before you have to redo it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I did some videos on resurfacing concrete, it's just a covering until replacement, it could last a few years but it's usually a yearly thing , thanks Mike

[@tarpon22]

Excellent video! Can this be done on interior concrete ceiling? Will it need to be redone periodically, or is that only for exterior.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ogie, I can't comment on that I would talk to the guys at the paint store. Thanks, mike

[@yaddahaysmarmalite4059]

The hardware store here sells bags of white wash but its soo expensive. Nice to know that porland cement can be used. I wonder though if the Portland cement can be colored white? Can chalk powder be added or what?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Yaddahay, I just buy white cement, Thanks, mike

[@lasaterjames366]

Just found your channel Mike and really enjoying and learning a lot. I need to extend the width of my concrete steps that we’re poured last year. How do I get the extension steps to bond to the existing steps?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Lasater, I never seen one that did unless it was on same footer, another footer you are always going to have a expansion crack or I disguise the control joint, I hope it helps thanks

[@TangBengYong]

Can you get portland cement to stick to plastic? I want to coat a plastic bucket with cement to use it as a flower pot and protect the plastic from sun which degrades the plastic.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Beng, that's a good question, I never tried, thanks mike

[@mcgriggs65]

Good job Mike I'm learning a lot now wife want stop finding stuff for me to paint. Lol

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mc Griggs, that is what wimmin do , lol, thanks mike

[@mijemumijemu4466]

Cool Mike, thanks, glad I found this I am white washing my cellar I did all that work on last year, all year, lol, can I get this at home depot? I will start looking.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mijemu, you can whitewash almost anything but I would also check in to drylock paint, it had a lot of luck with that inside, thanks mike

[@mijemumijemu4466]

Well I am white washing the inside of my cellar which is old rough granite or something natural stone with i used Portland Lime cement to fix the whole thing on the inside, so after watching hundreds of videos from you guys, I think the proper way to do it is let it breathe, and don't seal it or the Lime will retain a lot of water so this seems best to me I saw other products but they were like breathable lime white wash for outrageous prices that i can not afford so this is perfect for me and i managed to get some it was not easily available but I got a good price and special delivery, anyway thanks again mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you Mijemu, mike

[@mijemumijemu4466]

Hey Mike I have one more question on this, if I use a glue bonding agent with the white cement paint will that effect the color?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mijemu, I never seen a color problem with white cement, thanks mike

[@bellegreycats490]

Haha! They paint everything, they’d paint the Stucco, the cars, the fence even the chickens. 🤣

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@slandingham]

I've tuck pointed my entire foundation, one section at a time. I loved your trick of using portland paint as a bonding agent. That was super helpful. I've got a limestone block foundation that I now want to seal. If I paint it with white portland will it be dusty? I've been researching products and don't know what to do. Have any suggestions? -zan

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Zan, it's a hard question to answer, every situation is different, I would do a little sample and see what works, and go to paint store and see what the experts recommend. Thanks mike

[@butterfliesandtape]

Thanks Mike! In UK we just don't see modern guys doing this either as a paint on or as a bonding agent. As a bonding agent to a non Pennsylvanian that is a genius idea. Cheers!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks butterflies, it's good to hear from UK, Mike

[@bigdaddyyc]

Hi Mike, love all of your videos. I've seen pretty much all of them. I really appreciate the knowledge you've put out there and your practical approach to making things work. I have a question about a project of mine if you can spare the time, it would be greatly appreciated: I recently patched a corner pop on my poured concrete foundation wall, building it up with concrete, then finished it off with parging. However, the new parging in the corner is clearly visable from the parging on the rest of the wall, in colour. It's still day 3, so there's more curing to do, but I was wondering what your thoughts on blending the two together so it looks like less of a patch. Based on this video, I was wondering if you thought this would be a good idea: I would blend the parging mix with water to make a similar paint like mixture in this video, and put a coat or two over that entire side of the foundation wall, in order to tie in the corner pop patch with the rest of the wall. Thanks p.s. my fiance has noticed that I use the phrase "no big deal" a lot more, I wonder where I got that :)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks big dad, yea I would mix up a paint and go over the whole thing, but that's me, you got to make sure it is wet first, and you can't stop or you get different colors, cement paint is funny unless you use white, my opinion, thanks Mike

[@kyleburdg]

I have a huge basement floor with old carpet glue all over it. the glue has been removed, but there is still a good bit left enough to leave an ugly yellow tint. I want to paint over this with portland just to get the natural concrete look back and perhaps clear coat paint over that for a nicer finish. Would you say this idea should work ok as far as sticking to the surface? thanks Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi kyle, I am not a fan of doing this on the inside, I would recommend you go to a paint store first and have a talk with them, painting with portland is more of an outside thing, check out how I refinish sidewalks, part 3, it might help, thanks mike

[@victoriassecretisluv]

I added white glue ( poly v ) to my portland cement and water and got 5 times the coverage .

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Victoria, I believe it, I don’t know the long term effects though, thanks, mike

[@victoriassecretisluv]

@@MikeHaduck , my Masons use Poly V (white Glue} adding it to the cement mixture to strengthen the cement bonding of a new masonry block to an existing wall . They told me I could paint with plain cement and water . I tried it , but then I got the idea to add the PolyV to the mixture and got 5 times the coverage . It looks great ! You should try it ! .

[@marypargas5068]

@@victoriassecretisluv How did it last?

[@retired4337]

Thanks Mike good info. I have a question. The wall in my basement is painted stone. Identical to the 3rd photo in this video where you say "I paint (cement wash) the stones". The stone wall you show has real paint on it. However, later in the video you have a caution printed on the screen, "never paint (cement wash) over paint. I assume because it won't bond. So my question is can I cement wash my interior painted walls ? If not, what can I do other than real paint. Will regular thicker cement bond to a painted wall? Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I don't recommend cement over a painted wall , it usually blisters off, good stucco paint or drylock always seemed to work best for me. Mike

[@retired4337]

@@MikeHaduck Glad I asked thank you

[@philllindauer5006]

I have a question about German Schmear. Would I need to add a binding agent like acryl60 to the portland and water when using over a brick wall?

[@MikeHaduck]

Check out my video masonry wall repair part 2, mike haduck, and my foundation repair videos, I think they will help, mike

[@samlockey5710]

Mike, I have my stucco on my house. It was built in the 40s using cinder blocks not concrete. The mason patched the front of the house using a wire mesh. The problem is the rest from wire keeps bleeding through. Any suggestions?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sam, usually I get a good stucco deck paint, I would talk with the guys at paint store, thanks Mike

[@johnmarks1642]

Mike can I paint limestone step with Portland cement? Thanks for teaching us.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi John , I have but it was just a patch before replacement, thanks mike

[@timpitkin7929]

Thanks Mike. My father was a chicken farmer in the 1930s and had literature from the USDA that had directions for painting with white Portland. We followed the directions and I painted the exterior of his block studio. My question for you is will the Portland paint work on brick? I just stripped the latex paint off my foundation and want to recoat it. Have you ever colored Portland and then painted with it? Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tim, I think a lot of the new stucco paints are better, and I never added color to the Portland because it fades, white is white, you can't go wrong with the color, everything depends on what your doing, thanks, Mike

[@pcwiggler]

Hi Mike, I have a basement with poured concrete blocks. Some one painted the walls but efflorescence is coming through, some paint peeling. Since there’s some moisture trying to come through the cement I don’t want to use dry lock, but something breathable. Do you think I could white wash with white lime over everything?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Natasha, lime never worked for me on the inside of basement walks, thanks Mike

[@51diogenes]

Hi Mike! I like your practical approach to repairs, and you really explain why you do things instead of just doing the "copy me" approach. I just re-topped a 4X8 concrete porch with Quikrete Concrete Resurfacer. It set OK, but after 48 it strikes me as being a bit crumbly if abraded. Can it be painted with Portland to give a harder, impervious , more durable surface. Or, will the Resurfacer get harder still with time without intervention?

[@MikeHaduck]

+51diogenes I can't say but I would give it a little time yet and see what happens, you could always do that later. but no matter a resurfacer is just what it is "a patch" and soon or later you got to do it again or do it over.. hope it helps , mike

[@51diogenes]

Thanks for the reply. I'll give it more time.

[@desktorp]

I have a question about doing this indoors. I'm in Florida, in a block house with a concrete floor (no basement obviously) if I paint the concrete floor with white portland, will it just chip off, or will it last longer because it's not as exposed to the elements??

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi david, .no I wouldn't do it to a concrete floor in florida, best to go to paint store and see what they offer, thanks mike

[@franks.6134]

Can I presume you could re-plaster a pool like this with white portland?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Frank, best to ask the pool guys about that, they got their own mixes, thanks Mike

[@philindeblanc]

Would be great if you can shed some light on these overlay concrete flooring products. I think if I use self leveler with some acrylic I may achieve the same thing. But some claim I cannot diamond grind the self leveling product, and only the overlay polymer concrete. Hmm? I just want a nice clean floor that looks like its all one new pour. For the overlays they are asking crazy $14-18sqft. The prep is to diamond grind existing concrete, then superclean it, then do the overlay with squeegee and spike roller and spiked shoes, then some go over it with a sander to polish or to give a sheen and get some wave bumps out. But most folks at stores, even concrete guys dont know much about this. Scraffino is one brand that comes to mind, they make the colorant to add into the overlay. But numerous companies make a cementatious overlay.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Phil, I don't get into that , it's a whole different thing, and my area is not kind to garage floors no matter what you put on them, but maybe someday I will do one to see what happens, thanks mike

[@richardk7379]

Mike, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. My house in PA is 100 years old. Someone painted over some of the brick. I think they may have used the technique you used in this vid. It needs work now. I wasn't able to find "white" Portland anywhere. When I asked for white Portland at a masonry supplier in Columbus OH they said they had it. When I picked it up the bag just says "white masonry cement", "Federated White Cement Inc." Can you tell me if this actually is the same thing? I tried to use it the way you described. It seems difficult to cover but it does dry more opaque then it goes on.

[@MikeHaduck]

I know it's always a problem, they don't put on the bag the ingredients, bur it should say portland, if not it should say the type, thanks mikr

[@richardk7379]

@@MikeHaduck When you say "type" what exactly should I be looking for?

[@MikeHaduck]

It should say types s or n if it's mortar, sometimes I just use regular cement and paint it down the road, thanks mike

[@josecanisales3491]

Can I paint outside of stucco house with "white portland cement? All the exterior of the house?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jose, an outside of a house I am more in favor of a good masonry stucco paint, but the old timers would do it all the time. You got to be careful also what your painting over, i would talk to the paint guys, thanks mike

[@BenJohnsonDotNet]

How long do you think portland paint should last on a old basement kneewall? Great video by the way - thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ben, a patch is a patch, sometimes years, depending on the circumstances, thanks mike

[@artactical]

Hi Mike........I'm building a patio out of antique brick and simply laying them loose over a sand bed.......What do you think I should use to grout the spaces between the brick to "lock" them in place as they are very old and no two are the same. I am considering a mix of sand, white Portland and lime, but any suggestions you might have would be appreciated......Thank You

[@MikeHaduck]

+artactical check out my videos on" How I install a paver patio", and How I repair or fix sunken pavers, there are a lot of different ways to consider. I hope it helps thanks mike

[@bloodeaglehohos7099]

So in order to hide effloresence, I can just put an extra coat of portland wash on it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Blood, the white hides the effloresdnce, dosen't stop it, thanks Mike

[@sebastianhamilton5892]

Greetings from Atlantic Canada, and thank you, Mike, for sharing your "Painting with Portland" techniques. With your inspiration, I just finished "whitewashing" the numerous hundred-year-old red brick columns & chimney in my basement. On each surface, I removed loose material (spalling, etc.) with a wire brush, shop-vacuumed the entire surface, patched large holes with Type-S mortar, and thoroughly wet everything before applying *2 coats* (a day apart) of the Portland paint with an old brush. As I could not find "white Portland" here, I just used the gray stuff. Remembering that cementitious work needs to be wet-cured for a week or so afterward, I faithfully sprayed each newly-painted surface twice daily for 7 days. Now, a few weeks later, everything has dried out nicely and there is no cracking, dusting, etc. I have 3 questions for you: a. Do you think my moist-curing made any difference in my job? b. How soon after applying the Portland paint is ideal before beginning the moist-curing? c. Would "painting with Portland" work on the perimeter walls, which are poured concrete? Thank you again.

[@MikeHaduck]

whitewashing was an old depression fix all type of hiding everything for nothing, so as along as you know you might have to "keep patching" it will not matter what you do, but I would be conservative until you are sure it is working for you, my opinion, I hope it helps thanks mike

[@amyseeselockwood7656]

Hey Mike! I'm in Napa Valley, CA and I have followed your video advice on patching my concrete patio. Today I'd like to "Paint with Portland" but I'm unsure how long it must be allowed to dry? It is meant to rain on Sunday and Monday. Today is Friday. I know it's a thin layer - but I want optimal results and if 48 hours is not long enough to dry - I will postpone the project. Please advise. Also, THANKS for creating this channel - I have learned so much from your videos.

[@amyseeselockwood7656]

Oh, I forgot to ask.... my patio is very large, can I use a paint roller with the Portland Paint or is it superior to use a Mason Brush or standard paint brush?

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Amy, I would let it dry a couple days at least, just to get a little harder, painting with portland is a little finicky , I would do some test first to see if that is what you want to do, I hope it helps ,,, thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

I would make sure the surface is wet, good and wet and brush it in with a paint brush to make it stick better, remember this is last thing before replacing the whole thing, old school depression style fixes, I hope it helps thanks mike

[@Shaolin108]

Question: I'm resurfacing my driveway with Quikrete resurfacer. The color is very white and uneven with darker gray blotches. Quikrete said it'll take a month to cure and the color will change. Will the color become more uniform (same color) ? Also, can I do a Portland whitewash before it's cured to get an even and nicer color to it ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Shao, I add some glue anymore to it and I don’t expect it to last for more than two years tops, you could go over it a second time and maybe add a touch of Portland in it but with our weather two years tops and it’s another coat at least, it might bleach a little but to me it is just a covering, I hope it helps mike,

[@brianearly9953]

Mike I would like to know if the Portland could be tinted with a good cement stain to get a color you like or better yet your wife likes. In the middle of a project where the contractor painted my cement porch after crack repairs but could not get it to look like a cement porch again. DESPERATE !

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brian, usually if I have to match your cement porch I go to the paint store and get regular deck or masonry Paint,Colors don’t match well with Portland, in my opinion I hope it helps, thanks Mike

[@deanhartung7035]

Mike can you paint old basement bricks with portland? Can't think why not?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Dean, I have done it and haven't had any problems, mike

[@deanhartung7035]

@@MikeHaduck Thanks--I had a little water leakage during the last storm and I have to tighten things up in the basement. Appreciate it!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Dean, I got a video called "basement water problem solutions", check it out, thanks Mike

[@Fendtech]

Mike, The prior owner of our house said that the painter used a mixture of Portland cement for the exterior rough sawn plywood siding on the entire house. He thought they added some additional material in addition to the cement. He was not sure but suggested lime? The surface has a "weathered" slightly green/grey look. Have you ever painted a exterior wood surface "old school" using cement? If so, is there anything else besides cement and water that you add? I really enjoyed your video. Thank you.

[@MikeHaduck]

+William Fender I personally never used it on anything except masonry, So I can't answer that, maybe the guys at the paint store would know. ;but thanks for the comment, mike

[@daveh6151]

hydrated lime i e. Quick lime is what was always and still is used in Ireland and the UK and a bag of blue if you want stunning white.....

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Dave, I been there and know that, but it don't hold up here, thanks Mike

[@daveh6151]

Thanks for the reply Mike, fair comment, maybe you can do an interest one on lime 👌great videos

[@paulpickard8327]

Hi Mike, can I use gray portland to paint with? No one has the white in stock near me. Plus I kind of prefer the gray color over the brighter white.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Paul, I do it all the time, Mike

[@paulpickard8327]

@@MikeHaduck Thanks, I just finished repairing a set of stairs using your great videos, never could have done it without them. It's not a pro job like yours, but they look considerably better, but just too white! BTW, how the heck do you work on your knees?!! I think I'm younger than you and I can work on my knees...for about 15 seconds! Thanks again!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul that's a good thing, keep at it, mike