Applying Epoxy Floor Coating

Let the primer dry for 24 hours before adding your first coat of epoxy.

Applying epoxy floor coating.

Application of garage floor epoxy can vary a little from product to product so be sure to check the instructions on the product you choose. If you used crack filler wait 12 to 16 hours before adding your second and final coat of epoxy. A good epoxy floor coating when cured is just about stain proof and cleaning it is similar to cleaning your teflon pan. This old house host kevin o connor assists epoxy coating expert doug fasching in creating a good looking hardwearing stain resistant garage floor.

An epoxy garage floor resists grease oil and many other substances that would ruin ordinary paint. Once the calculations color choices and cleaning are taken care of the actual application will seem like the easiest part. We also have decorative color flakes that can be added into the epoxy for a granite type look. Applying an epoxy coating to a concrete floor is as easy as painting walls but as with painting the success is in the prep work.

Epoxy creates a tougher coating than paint but it is a little trickier to apply. Coat the edges of the garage floor and any adjacent curb surfaces with epoxy using a nylon bristle paintbrush just as you would cut in along the edge of a wall when painting. Once the floor is dry start applying a coat of epoxy primer. Careful prep and an organized approach are the keys to success.

After another 24 hours of drying time inspect the floor for any cracks and add crack filler if you need to. Begin covering the floor with a paint roller working in 4 by 4 foot sections. Our epoxy coatings are available in many different colors with custom colors available for larger size floors.