Garage Floor Epoxy

Many people will spend hours with garage organization, formulating the perfect system that is both functional and visually appealing. When they are finished that have a great looking garage they can be proud to show off to all their friends. However, the garage floor is almost always neglected. If left in its normal state the concrete is incredibly susceptible to oil stains and other common damages. This looks terrible and can ruin an otherwise perfect garage.

How would you like to drive your car onto a garage floor that looked like a professional showroom floor? What if it was tough, long lasting, easy to clean up, and resisted oil stains? With a garage floor epoxy you can have all of this, with just a simple weekend project.

Epoxy is an incredibly durable substance that will bond with your garage's concrete floor. Think about the last time you went to a car dealership's showroom floor. It was probably very shiny and colorful, maybe with multi-colored chips used for decoration. This is what your floor should look like after you apply this coating to your floor.

Since it actually bonds with the surface, it will be a permanent coating for your garage. Unlike most traditional floor coverings, there is no space between the epoxy and the concrete. Here it is all one unit. Since there is not any space between the floor and the coating your concrete will be well protected.

There will be no more moisture affecting the concrete, no more concrete wearing away. and no pesky pet or oil stains on the floor. Cleaning will be as simple as wiping a paper towel across your kitchen countertop.

The epoxy will be a two part solution that will need to be mixed together and applied based on the manufacturer's instructions. Mixing the two parts together will start a chemical reaction that will harden the mixture fairly quickly. A top coat should also be applied for extra protection, and added shine.

There are many different benefits to applying garage floor epoxy, both functional and aesthetic. The epoxy will provide a waterproof barrier to the surface that will make it extremely easy to clean. It will be resistant to oil that may leak from your cars, and dirt and other debris can easily be swept away. Anyone who has tried to sweep a normal concrete garage floor knows that this is a futile task. Not only will this easy maintenance make your life a whole lot easier, especially if you spend any significant time working there, but it will also extend the life of your garage floor surface.

While all of the functional benefits are great, it will be the beautiful new look that makes this job worth all of the effort you put into it. Every time you park your car on that decorative floor you will feel like you are getting the VIP treatment. Working in your garage will be much more enjoyable when you do not have to look at or work on that ugly and rough concrete floor anymore.

Not only will this new look be great for your enjoyment, it will also increase the value of your home. It is very rare that a buyer will see this type of improvement to a garage, and you can be sure they will pay extra money to make it theirs. This simple job can add some real value to your home, and can even be looked at as an investment in its value.

The first thing that will need to be done before applying the epoxy to your garage floor, is going to be the prep work. Actually applying the epoxy is going to be a pretty easy job, but it will not come out well if you do not complete this step. Many people will take shortcuts in the prep work stage, and those people are usually the ones who are disappointed with the final outcome. A few extra hours here will mean years of enjoying your garage floor.

First we need to sweep and clean all dirt and dust off of the floor. You will also want to tape off areas where you do not want the epoxy to go. Next, you will apply an etching solution to the floor. This will allow the epoxy to bond to the floor and it will remove stains from the floor as well. You may need to do this more than once in some areas depending on the level of stain encountered. You will need a bristle broom and a watering can for this step.

Next, you will mix the epoxy according to the instructions on the cans. Letting it sit for as long as the manufactuor's instructions say. After it has sat, it will need to be used and applied fairly quickly. If it not applied in a timely fashion, the epoxy will not bond properly to the garage floor and will create a mess. You will then add the color flakes to the still wet epoxy. Then you will prepare the clear top coat to be put onto the garage floor. After this is all done, you will need to wait however long the instructions tell you before parking vehicles on the floor. This time may be even longer if it is high humidity.