what paint for cement blocks?

[Erin K.]

A duplex buy and hold we recently purchased has a front stoop with side walls (the sides of the steps, about 2 feet high on each side) made of gray cement blocks. The house is white and I was considering adding some colorful shutters and painting the cement blocks white. Any suggestions for what kind of paint would be best and long-lasting? Thanks! 

[Jon H.]

@Erin K.  I've used Sherwin Williams product 

Pro-Cryl #6403-22699 Primer 5 gal 

Sher-Cryl #6403-47969 top coat.  5 gal semi-gloss

 It's a good quality water based paint.  Sherwin Williams has a 40% off sale quarterly if you sing up for their promotional e-mails they will notify you.

This product has best results being applied with a sprayer.  Most likely you will get a lower coverage rate of paint/sq ft if the block is porous. 

Most locations have excellent reps to ask any questions.

To paint covered white fingers, best of luck