Garage Floor Coating: How to Apply it Efficiently
Garage floor coatings are great in theory. Your garage floor is protected from dirt and grime build up, and it has a really cool glossy look to it. And this is a technique that has been used to preserve not only garage floors for decades. It not only preserves your floor, but also protects currently damaged floors from further damage. So it’s a great technique whether your floor is brand new or is a little older.
But, applying it can be a little tricky. The most common coating product is epoxy coating. This type of coating is perfect for your standard cement garage floor. It’s affordable, readily available, and is relatively easy to apply if you follow the instructions in this article.
This is the most important part of the process. I can’t emphasize how important it is for a smooth application process. Make sure the floor is clear of all debris and dirt, and treat it with a natural cleanser to bring up any current stains and discolorations before you apply the epoxy.
The second step of the cleaning process is making sure the remaining chemicals are no longer on the floor. Using your standard garden hose, you’ll be able to easily wash off any excess chemicals. And make sure to hose it down towards the open garage door.
Break out your epoxy mix and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions exactly as it is written. Seriously, this is not the time to be creative. Save yourself the trouble and follow the directions as they are written by the manufacturers. It is usually on the side of the container or package that the epoxy came in.
Now apply it to the floor, starting from the garage door and headed towards the door that leads to your house. Use a standard long paint roller and take your time evenly applying the epoxy over your entire floor. And don’t forget to use a narrow brush to make sure you get the edges and corners.
Time to let sit. 24 hours to be exact, before you apply the second coat which ensures the epoxy completely covers the garage and is thick enough to protect the underlying layer. Wait another 24 – 36 hours for the second coating to dry, and you’re good to go. But, wait another week before parking your car in the garage to ensure that the epoxy has fully settled.
So head down to your local hardware store and pick up your epoxy floor paint for your garage floor and get started.