How To Install Epoxy Flooring On A Garage

To put an epoxy coating on a garage floor first prepare the floor by removing any previous coatings stains or residues so that the epoxy will be able to tightly bond to the surface.

How to install epoxy flooring on a garage.

This old house host kevin o connor assists epoxy coating expert doug fasching in creating a good looking hardwearing stain resistant garage floor. Begin covering the floor with a paint roller working in 4 by 4 foot sections. Your garage stores thousands of dollars in vehicles tools and who knows what else. Water pressure will break the bond.

Then dip the roller into the bucket of epoxy so only the bottom half of the roller is covered. After priming your garage floor wait for 24 to 36 hours before applying the hb. Give it some love by installing a protective epoxy floor coating in just a few hours. This will give you good coverage colour results and hard wearing qualities.

Attach the roller to a pole. After each section is rolled sprinkle the color chips onto the wet paint if desired. If you see moisture under the plastic don t coat the floor with epoxy. Mix the etching solution with water as directed.

Use a 9 inch wide roller with a medium nap to paint the floor. Etch the concrete floor using the etching solution provided in the epoxy coating kit following the manufacturer s directions. This loads the roller with the right amount of epoxy. Lift the corner of a plastic bag that s been taped to the garage floor for 24 hours.

In addition to the primer layer you will want to apply a minimum of two coats of epoxy flooring or epoxy hb to your garage floor. Pour the solution onto the floor and work it in with a stiff brush or broom. Wear all recommended safety gear.