how long does concrete have to cure before painting
Wait 30 Days. New concrete should cure for at least 30 days before being painted, according to Sherwin-Williams. However, even if that time frame has passed, the paint company recommends testing for moisture.Do this by duct taping a 2-foot-by-2-foot piece of plastic to the floor or wall.t's wise to let concrete cure for 60 days before painting, according to the Valspar paint company. After the concrete dries, Valspar and Sherwin Williams both say you should acid etch the concrete so paint will adhere to it.