On my millionth visit to Lowe's, I picked up Seal-Krete Lockdown concrete bonding primer, which would help the paint stick to the concrete (especially in the previously painted areas). I applied this to the surface the night before the main painting (this has to be done just 4-24 hours in advance). It went on milky and dried clear, and created a slightly tacky surface.
I also got Valspar Porch & Floor Paint (latex satin) in white. This would serve as the base coat on which the colored stencil pattern would go. In hindsight, I should have considered using an off-white color to match the painted brick exterior of our house, but no matter.
After taping up the walls edges, fence, etc, I painted the base coat. I did a second coat later that night because it was looking a little sparse in some areas.
Next, colored paint!
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