The Steps to a Garage Floor Epoxy
Applying an epoxy to your garage floor has many important steps.
Naturally the first step will be to clean the floor of all debris leaving nothing but a clean as possible garage floor. The next thing will be to etch or rough the surface of the garage floor with an acid normally used is muriatic acid to remove all suffice elements and to etch the flooring enough to allow the garage floor epoxy to grip the floor and hold. If the floor is too smooth the epoxy will not bond to the floor.
Even the epoxy does not seal properly, there is a very good chance the epoxy can simply be lifted off of the floor of the garage when a car comes in off the road while the tires are still hot. They can actually grip the epoxy and just lift it right off the floor. To apply the muriatic acid just pour directly on the floor and push it around with a squeegee or a push broom or use a typical garden weed and feed spray bottle to apply the acid to the floor. Note, make sure there is plenty of ventilation and a good cross breeze and do not breathe in any of the acid fumes. Always read data labels and observe all softies and warnings.
When applying muriatic acid, always wear your safety equipment such as a respirator, goggles, rubber boots and gloves. Avoid getting it on your person. Make sure you have a water hose connected and ready to use in case of an emergency. The acid will turn yellow when first applied and once the yellow is gone it is then time to rinse off the floor. After the floor is rinsed and allowed to thoroughly dry, it is now time to apply the epoxy. You can use a pressure washer, but it is not always necessary.
Apply the garage floor epoxy is a rather simply process. The hardest part is the prep-work. Once you are done prepping the floor you are ready to apply the color you prefer because epoxy can come in a variety of colors. To spread the epoxy all you need is a paintbrush and a paint roller. The brush is to get into the tight corners and the roller is to apply the epoxy to the main section of the floor.
Most epoxies have to be mixed, but this is easy enough since they are usually only a two part solution. Simply mix part-a to part-b and apply. It is just that easy. So as stated before, the hardest part to applying epoxy to any floor is the prep-work.
Some epoxies come with little decorative sprinkles to add a little character to the finished product.
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Testimonials
My garage was so cluttered and a total mess, I was always embarrassed to have the door open! Not anymore!! Floorguard® helped me design a perfect system for my family, it’s amazing!! Now I keep my garage door open for all to see, it’s organized, and absolutely beautiful!!!
- Pam Orland Park, IL
Really Pleased! Our garage needed some major help – not only was it a mess but the floor was just ugly with all the stains and such. I will agree with the reviewer below – do not go with the cheap imitators! Floorguard not only has a great product, but their installers and service is well worth any extra cost, which is minimal anyway. Our neighbors have commented on how good our garage looks and we’ve recommended them to Floorguard without hesitation.
- Nathan
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- Chelsea
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- Tom T., Orland Park
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- Jenny P.
Covering our old, gray garage floor was a great aesthetic and functional improvement. This project requires 2 days: first day preparing the surface (major job requiring right equipment), putting down first coating and sprinkling the flakes. This requires about 4 hours. After this dries, they come back next day and apply the topcoat. They notified us when they would start the work and arrived as promised. They worked diligently, completed the work efficiently, left the work areas and our driveway clean. The owner Steve is a great guy to deal with.
- Bob H.
It was a pleasure dealing with the company’s owner Steve Chaloult. When we called him to give us an estimate, he arranged to come within a few days. We have a very large two car garage. His estimate was a bit more than the first company we called but he seemed very well prepared in showing us samples and very knowledgeable about his product and we just liked him. For personal reasons , we had to delay installation for about a month and he could not be more accommodating. we finally we able to have it done this past week and it was worth the wait. The garage floor is just beautiful and I never would have thought I would say that about a garage floor! We also had the lower walls around the floor done and very glad we did. At one time we were thinking we could do this ourselves using a kit. WHAT were we thinking? This is a job for a professional and we are so glad we used Steve.
- Moira J.
The owner Steve Chaloult was easy to work with and he’s very good at what he does. I highly recommend Floorguard as your contractor if you’re wanting to have a garage floor finished with a durable epoxy like colored finish. Floorguard came when they said they would and cleaned up after they were finished. Floorguard also installs garage storage cabinets.
- Andrew A.
Very responsive, good communicator. Was on time and did a top quality job. Very happy with the outcome.
- Anonymous Homeowner
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- John H.