Applying Epoxy Floor Coating

Begin covering the floor with a paint roller working in 4 by 4 foot sections.

Applying epoxy floor coating.

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. 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. Garage floor epoxy paints clean easily and can be found in a variety of colors if you look hard enough so you can keep your garage floor paints.

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. Let the primer dry for 24 hours before adding your first coat of epoxy. Careful prep and an organized approach are the keys to success. Once the calculations color choices and cleaning are taken care of the actual application will seem like the easiest part.

Once the floor is dry start applying a coat of epoxy primer. Garage floor epoxy flooring is a tough long lasting coating that you paint onto the concrete. We also have decorative color flakes that can be added into the epoxy for a granite type look. After another 24 hours of drying time inspect the floor for any cracks and add crack filler if you need to.

Epoxy creates a tougher coating than paint but it is a little trickier to apply. Our epoxy coatings are available in many different colors with custom colors available for larger size floors. If you used crack filler wait 12 to 16 hours before adding your second and final coat of epoxy.