Can I paint a cement retaining wall, and if so, what product do you recommend?

I have a cement retaining wall in my back yard and have recently had a cement patio put in right in front of it. The wall is old, cracked in places, and I think it would look better if it was spruced up somewhat. What suggestions can you offer?Can I paint a cement retaining wall, and if so, what product do you recommend?
First patch the cracks with a cement patch. You can paint it with the same type of paint you would use for a garage floor and you can get it in many colors.Can I paint a cement retaining wall, and if so, what product do you recommend?
I painted my concrete floor in my garage to help me keep it clean. You should be able to to the same. The key to a durable paint job on concrete is to use an epoxy based paint. You can buy this at any Sherwin Williams and it can be made in pretty much any color you like. Because the paint has any epoxy base, once you open the can, it has a finite working life, so be ready to paint.


It goes without saying the cement should be clean and dry, and you want to do it on a day with bright sun and no wind.
brick/stucco/concrete paint will work before you paint fill cracks with concrete crack filler you can purchase all at local home depot or Lowe's
Powerwash, crack filler, caulk or fill cracks with motar patch. ICI - Glidden paints - speed wall flat paint. Let patching dry for a few days before painting. Bill,
Etch it with muratic acid. Follow the directions and be careful. It is nasty stuff. Make sure you keep it off your new patio.





Prime with a masonry primer. You may have to go to a good paint store to find it. It will balance the PH of the concrete and seal it a bit to make your paint stick.





Paint with a quality latex exterior paint. Any color you like, just don't use cheap paint for this on.





Not hard at all, and it will last for quite a while if it is done correctly.
Yes! Pressure wash it first to remove dirt and loose particles, then fill all the cracks with cement filler (once dry). Prime the wall before painting it. ';Tint'; your primer with the color you intend to paint the wall (home centers do this for you). Use a good exterior paint!