Garage Floor Epoxy

Many people already know the benefits associated with using garage floor epoxy. However is you are planning to use this type of coating in your garage floor, there are certain things you should have in mind. First, garage floor epoxy is provided in do-it-yourself kits. These kits have generated a lot of debate with some people classifying them as the best choice when it comes to application of floor coatings.  The problems that people experience when applying floor epoxy with these kits are associated with the surface of application. You have obviously heard advertisers say that epoxy coatings are meant for every type of surface. However, you should understand that not every type of concrete is suitable for epoxy.

Most garage floors experience too much hydrostatic pressure. What this means is that there is water moving from under the slab to the surface. When moisture collects on the concrete surface, it slowly breaks the bond between concrete and epoxy. This is what results in the epoxy kit failures. Another cause of problems with the epoxy coat is improper surface preparation. So if you want to apply garage floor epoxy, you have to strip the floor of all types of coatings. All foreign substances and stains present in the surface before the application commences mean that there will be insufficient bonding between the epoxy coat and the concrete.

Simple remedies to counter these problems

To eliminate the problems caused by moisture, you should start your application with a salt blocker or efflorescence. This will prevent the moisture from causing problems. This step is very important even if you think that there is no moisture problem.  For problems resulting from surface preparation, you don’t have any shortcuts; you have to ensure that the surface is properly prepared before starting your application. If you find that you floor sweats in some parts, you should consider putting one or two coats of sealer on the surface floor. This will serve as a wear coat.

Learning how to install garage floor epoxy

If you plan to install garage floor epoxy, its important to know the exact steps required in the installation. This will help you filter through all the misinformation in the market. Learning the right procedure will also help you choose the most appropriate garage floor epoxy from the various options provided. The options available usually range from standard gray to exotic applications specially made for concrete staining. The following actions are very important and should be observed with every installation.

Fixing cracks and holes in the garage floor is a very important measure since these can store moisture making your coating to chirp. The crack filler you choose also determines the kind of result you will get. Very thick filler will only fill the top part without actually solving the entire problem. Another important step is choosing the epoxy. The best products are usually 70% to 100% solid. The best ones if you are looking for durability is those that include urethra top coats. Etching the floor as a preparation measure is also very important. When doing this, you should opt for gel acid instead of the normal liquid that has been used for years.  With these steps, you can be assured of a perfect garage floor epoxy coating.