If the
paint on your house is beginning to peel or crack, you would most likely give
no thought to re-painting it. This is the same for walls or other places in
your home that need a fresh touch up. Even hardwood floors or other surfaces in
the home are typically maintained when they need it. Then why is it so common
for us to forget about the garage floor? Usually covered in grease stains,
cracks and other unsightly spills, the garage floor has sadly become an acceptable
eyesore. But it does not have to be this way. With a simple application of
epoxy floor paint, your garage floor can instantly jump back to life! The
resulting smooth, clean finish will make you wonder why you never thought of
painting it in the first place.
Why is epoxy floor
paint the best choice?
Epoxy
floor paint not only provides a shiny, immaculate finish, it is resists water,
oil stains and clean up is as simple as wiping a kitchen counter. By choosing
an appropriate colour, frustrating imperfections in the concrete such as water
stains, grease marks and other discolorations disappear. It also has ideal wear
and tear resistance and stands up against variable weather conditions. Our
solvent-free, low odour epoxy floor paints come in a seemingly endless array of
colours. Dark sea grey or Aircraft grey would be good choices for a traditional
garage floor.
How do I apply the
paint to the floor?
Here is a
complete list of steps to prepare your garage for the paint and to then apply
it:
2. Set aside a day to
remove any items that may be resting on your garage floor such as boxes, tools,
crates or other items. You need to be able to gain access to every corner and
side of the floor.
3. Give the room a
thorough sweeping and collect any residual dust or dirt. In order for the paint
to adhere and dry efficiently, this process cannot be skipped.
4. For epoxy paint to
bond properly, you need to make sure that the concrete or chosen surface is
even, completely clean and slightly rough. If you have any large cracks or
holes, you must patch them up and allow them to cure fully. This may require a
few days so plan in advance. It is also important to note that new concrete
will not work well with epoxy paint. The concrete surface must be at least 60
days old and not sealed for the paint to stick and dry appropriately. If your
floor is sealed, we recommend taking off the sealer with a chemical stripper or
renting a machine to do this.
5. Open the can and
apply the epoxy paint with a broad brush, taking care to avoid grazing the
edges of the walls. If you are not an experienced painter, you can purchase
painter’s tape in advance to protect the walls.
6. Allow the coat to dry
and apply a second coat or a sealant topcoat if preferred.
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