Garage floor coatings have epoxy-like substances. The finishing results in a ceramic finish. Epoxy is a liquid mixture of two substances which acts as a sealant and protective finish. A result is an excellent option for garage floor coating. Garage floor coatings become popular due to their visual and protective benefits. If you notice more garages are being restore into workshops, offices etc. Due to the reason, there is an increasing demand for keeping garage floors a tidier place. An epoxy garage floor can withstand water, oil, dirt and grease without harm. The outcomes of this would be a profound extension in the longevity of your garage floor.
Garage Floor Coating takes relatively little time to complete. It does not take more than a week to complete the project. The big step in the process is to prepare the garage floor for coating. The first floor should be cleaned and then roughed up a bit for the epoxy to bond to the concrete floor coating. Then, add what you want for the floor as options to provide a custom, showy piece of work.
Epoxy-based coatings are rugged and durable enough to last several decades. In addition, if you follow specific steps, you can apply epoxy paint very quickly. You can make your garage a beautiful place by installing garage floor coatings.
Work area should be well ventilated
To have a beautiful garage floor, you must apply paints and cleaners that involve harmful fumes. The work area should be well ventilated to protect yourself and others from harmful fumes. Wear goggles and secure gloves to protect you from fumes and harmful chemicals.
Clean the Concrete floor
Before starting the paintwork, sweep and clean the Epoxy Floor Coating. To remove stains, either use commercially prepared concrete or driveway cleaner. Spray cleaner on the stains. Within a few minutes, stains will remove from the cleaner. Then, scrub the stain with the help of a stiff-bristle brush. After scrubbing the floor, rinse the entire area with the assistance of clean water.
Repair Cracks
If there are any cracks, repair the concrete using a concrete/mortar-repair compound for more minor cracks or concrete patches for smaller ones.
Etch the surface
Then you have to etch the surface of the concrete - a process that opens the pores of the concrete surface so that the paint can be absorbed better. After etching, allow the floor to dry thoroughly before starting the painting work.
Apply the Primer
Before applying the paint, apply a primer coat with the help of a long-handled paint roller. Allow the primer to dry for 8 hours before applying the paint top-coat.
Apply paint
Various types of paint are available in the market like epoxy, polyurethane etc. Apply the first coat and let it dry for nearly 24 hours before deciding whether you want to apply a second coat. Don't apply more than two coats.
If you follow these steps, you can make your garage floor look beautiful.