6 Best Concrete Paints of 2024

You will notice that KILZ products feature heavily in this review because they are a market leader and produce many great concrete paints.

This basement and masonry paint is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, thanks to the formula that seals porous surfaces, making them waterproof. You get the best results with KILZ primer, so make sure that all untreated areas have been primed for a long-lasting finish.

This is a water-based paint, so it is better for the environment, and it washes clean with soap and water; plus, it can withstand 12 PSI of water pressure, and it’s also alkali-resistant. A 1-gallon can gets you about 75 to 125 square feet of coverage, depending on the porosity of the concrete.

It also touch-dries within 1 hour, and you can apply additional coats within 4 hours, so you can get your concrete patio finished in double-quick time.

The only downside is this latex paint will need repainting sooner than epoxy paint because it is less robust. The upside is you can apply it with a brush, roller, or sprayer.

This is the first of 3 INSL concrete paints to feature in the review. You can use this paint on walkways and stairways to add extra grip. It is ideal if you live in a cold part of the country and snow and ice are an issue. Paint it indoors and out on your pool deck, driveway, and footpath to ensure maximum grip during the winter.

This paint has excellent abrasion resistance and also repels ponding water. It is fast drying, and a 1-gallon can cover up to 120 square feet depending on the surface quality and the number of coats needed.

And speaking of coats, it is ready for the second layer within 8 hours, so while it isn’t as quick-drying as the KILZ product, it is still pretty swift.

It comes in 7 vibrant colors, and you can use it on wood and metal too. INSL recommends you roll it on using a 0.5 to 0.75-inch roller cover for the best results, so it does limit your application options. The only downside with this paint is it is specifically used for making surfaces non-slip, so once that task is done, it has limited uses.

This Tough-Shield paint is the perfect choice for indoor and exterior surfaces like patios and pathways. It has a waterborne formula with a rugged acrylic enamel that waterproofs and stops ponding water. It also withstands detergents, grease, oil, and vigorous scrubbing.

It comes in 5 colors to suit whatever design you want, and it covers 350 to 400 square feet per gallon, making it one of the most impressive for spread. This paint also resists abrasion and the weather, so it should keep your patio in tip-top condition no matter what the elements throw at it.

The only negative is this paint is not suitable for garage floors and driveways, and you can only apply it when the surface temperature exceeds 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nothing seals a garage floor better than epoxy paint. This KILZ epoxy paint is a 1-part water-based formula, so there is no mixing with hardener required. It dries rock hard, and it is easy to clean and won’t fade, crack or peel, making it perfect for environments with hot tires.

This paint dries to the touch in 2 hours, and you can recoat in 4, so it is super quick to help you get the job done in a single day. You can use it on new and old concrete as well as painted surfaces.

Just 1-gallon will cover up to 500 square feet on smooth concrete and 400 square feet on rougher concrete. However, this epoxy paint is unsuitable for vertical surfaces, so you can only use it on floors and driveways, which might limit its use.

Plus, this paint is double the price of other similar products, so while it gives a better return on the coverage, it does cost you more money.

When you have a deck by the pool, resisting water and ponding is high on the agenda. This INSL cement paint is ideal for pools, bare concrete, unsealed surfaces, and other masonry. It comes in 5 colors, including aquamarine to white, and because it is a water-based product, it won’t harm the environment.

You get 300 to 400 square feet of coverage, so it should have enough spread to cope with your average-sized pool deck. Because this is actually a pool paint, you can cover your deck and pool, so the colors match.

It also withstands water submersion, so you know it can handle rainwater, and it even resists saltwater.

The negatives are that it takes an incredible amount of preparation work before you start painting, and 5 to 7 days to cure fully, so don’t expect your project to be completed in a hurry.

This paint is specially formulated for hard traffic areas like driveways. It fills cracks up to 3mm and resists hot tires, dirt, and grease, so it is the perfect candidate for giving your driveway a new lease of life.

And if you have any leftovers, it is slip-resistant, making it ideal for pool decks and pathways. It dries ready for a recoat in 3 to 4 hours and cures over 24 hours. However, you shouldn’t attempt to drive over it for at least 72 hours.

You need to use a 0.25-inch roller to get this paint down, so that might slow you somewhat, and 1-gallon only covers about 50 square feet, so you get far less spread compared to other products.