Installing Your Own Epoxy Garage Floor Coating

It’s not difficult at all to apply an epoxy garage floor coating, but if your body isn’t up to it, it can be a chore. The first thing you should ask yourself, if you plan to install your own epoxy is: can I bend over for hours on end? If you cannot, then plan either to have someone apply the epoxy garage floor coating for you, or maybe consider a different flooring option altogether.

Always Put Your Epoxy Garage Floor Coating Kit’s Directions First!

If you’ve decided that you’re both willing and able to install your own epoxy garage floor coating, feel free to read the rest of this to get a summary of what you’re going to be doing when you do the install. Always remember, though, that the instructions from your kit come first, and anything found here or elsewhere should be considered only as a rough guide. Only the instructions that come with your particular epoxy garage floor coating kit can tell you the best way to install that coating. Do anything else, and you’ll probably end up with a mess for garage flooring.

Picking Your Epoxy Garage Floor Coating Kit

Deciding, then picking up the epoxy garage floor coating kit of your choice is your obvious first step. As this is something that really can’t be damaged in transit, buying epoxy online is a really good way to pinch some pennies. If you’ve never done anything like this before, definitely try to get a kit that has a DVD for instructions. They generally don’t cost any more than those without, it’s just an added feature that some companies put in their kits. If color is important to you, be picky. With all of the options out there, there’s no reason to settle, especially since an epoxy garage floor coating will probably last decades. Most people don’t put their garage flooring on their grand tour of the house, but there’s no reason to be embarrassed by it.

Preparing Your Garage For The Epoxy Garage Floor Coating

The very first step, after you have your kit, is cleaning your existing concrete garage floor. Even if there is already paint, you can still generally lay your new epoxy garage floor coating right over the top. Be sure to check the directions in the kit, though, as not all kits are designed for this. You may also get better results if you sand the original coat of paint down to the surface of the concrete garage floor before you begin cleaning.

Applying The Epoxy Garage Floor Coating

Once you have a clean concrete garage floor, you will need to mix the epoxy part of your kit. Be sure to follow the directions to the letter, leaving nothing out. You can very easily ruin the entire kit by not paying attention. The directions are usually very easy to follow, but they do require that you read them thoroughly. Trust me, it’s worth it to take the extra time to be doubly sure. After that comes the color flakes, should your kit include them, and should you want to use them. If nothing else, color flakes will add a touch of sheer randomness to an otherwise bland color. Once everything has dried for the appropriate amount of time, you will then apply the paint itself. If you have followed all of the directions to the letter, than yours should be just as beautiful as so many other garage floors that have used an epoxy coating.

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