Do not apply epoxy flooring when surface or air temperatures are below 50°F (10°C).
Before you begin, if you see tiny crystals or white powder on your floor, this is moisture migrating through the concrete which will often cause peel up of any kind of coating you apply. Test your concrete by putting a rubber mat on the floor or tape down a 3 by 3 ft sheet of plastic. Wait overnight. If water collects between it and the floor there is a moisture problem and any floor epoxy will probably not cure or dry properly. If the water test fails, please contact us regarding further options.
To apply an epoxy coating to your floor, first you must clean and etch the concrete to prepare it for the epoxy. Etching will make the concrete have a rougher texture which will give the epoxy a better surface to for adhesion. Remember that the epoxy is only as good as the prep work, so realize this is the most important step in the epoxy floor coating process. If your concrete has been treated with cement sealer no epoxy will stick to it. To test your garage floor, pour water on the cement. It should soak into the cement in a reasonable time. If it beads up or just sits there for a long time, the concrete has been sealed or is oil contaminated. Our Etch and Clean solution will dissolve oil and grease stains but will not cut through a sealer. If the concrete is new or does not have heavy oil contamination it still needs to be etched. The concrete garage floor should resemble 100 grit sandpaper (or more coarse) once the etching is completed so the new epoxy coating will adhere properly. Multiple application of the Clean and Etch may be needed in some situations. 1 Gallon of Etch and Clean covers 250-300 square feet.
Second, you should seal the concrete to keep out moisture and to provide an additional bonding coat for the epoxy. Our 1 gallon kit of Epoxy Penetrating Sealer covers 800 square feet.
Third, apply the epoxy basecoat material by brush, roller or spray. If the floor is damp, or the air musty, the epoxy will probably not bond very well, so wait until conditions are appropriate. Do not apply when surface or air temperature is below 50F. Our 2 gallon kit covers 450 square feet.
Fourth and finally, you should apply a clear topcoat to the epoxy floor. This will make cleanup of the floor easy and add a glossy finish. Our Clear Epoxy Topcoat 1 gallon kit will cover 300 sq. ft.
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Epoxy Paint Chips
We offer a wide range of epoxy paint chips. They are 1/4" in size and come in 1 pound bags.
Light Sprinkle: 1 ...
Light Gray Epoxy Garage Floor Coating
2 gallon kit of high-quality commercial-grade epoxy material. Each kit consists of 1 full gallon of part A epox...
Beige Epoxy Garage Floor Coating
2 gallon kit of high-quality commercial-grade epoxy material. Each kit consists of 1 full gallon of part A epox...
Black Epoxy Garage Floor Coating
2 gallon kit of high-quality commercial-grade epoxy material. Each kit consists of 1 full gallon of part A epox...
Charcoal Epoxy Garage Floor Coating
2 gallon kit of high-quality commercial-grade epoxy material. Each kit consists of 1 full gallon of part A epox...
Slate Epoxy Garage Floor Coating
2 gallon kit of high-quality commercial-grade epoxy material. Each kit consists of 1 full gallon of part A epox...
Taupe Epoxy Garage Floor Coating
2 gallon kit of high-quality commercial-grade epoxy material. Each kit consists of 1 full gallon of part A epox...
Tile Red Epoxy Garage Floor Coating
2 gallon kit of high-quality commercial-grade epoxy material. Each kit consists of 1 full gallon of part A epox...
Wheat Epoxy Garage Floor Coating
2 gallon kit of high-quality commercial-grade epoxy material. Each kit consists of 1 full gallon of part A epox...
Epoxy Etch and Clean
Etch and clean is a water-reducible phosphoric acid and detergent blend formulated to both clean and prepare co...
Epoxy Penetrating Sealer
Use this epoxy coat primer and concrete sealer after etching but before putting down the epoxy coating. This is...
Clear Epoxy Topcoat
Each 1 gallon kit will cover 300 sq. ft.
Much of our competition does not offer a clear top coat. We have foun...
Concrete Sealer
This 5 gallons of water-based acrylic curing and sealing compound is what to use on your concrete floor either ...
One Pair Spike Shoes
Spike Shoes made of durable polypropylene and have with 3/4" spikes. The Spike shoes are configured in a foot s...
Two Person Application Kit
This kit comes complete with:
4 Stir Sticks
1 Bag of Rags
2 3" Brushes (for cutting in corners/edges)
1 ...
One Person Application Kit
This Application kit comes complete with:
2 Stir Sticks
1 Bag of Rags
2 3" Brushes
1 2" Masking Tape...
Dual Cartridge Silicone Half Mask with OV Cartridges Respirator
The respirator incorporates the anatomic design with an extremely soft, hypoallergenic elastomer to provide com...
Floor Cleaning Solution For Epoxy Flooring
The scrub is a powerful cleaner/degreaser. Instantly penetrates and emulsifies grease, oil, dirt and grime. It ...
One Gallon of Polymer Floor Shine
The floor shine is the ultimate floor finish. A 25% solids, metal crosslinked, polymer finish will make your fl...
Non Skid Slip Aggriate
Non-skid Application:
Surfaces coated with high-gloss epoxy may become slippery when wet. For additional slip...
Industrial Use Floor Grinder Concrete Prep Machine
Only needed when your concrete is really bad with stains, cracks, or previous paint coatings.
This 16 Floor Gr...
16" Set of 3 Diamond Heads
The 16" Diamond Attachments are for new or old concrete, removes thin mil coatings, removes latents containment...
16" Set of 3Grinder Belts
These set of three belts are the replacement belts for the 16" Floor Grinder. 16" Belts...
300 Sq.Ft. Epoxy Floor Coating Kit
300 Square Foot Garage Floor Coating Kit
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600 Sq. Ft. Epoxy Floor Coating Kit
600 Square Foot Garage Floor Coating Kit
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900 Sq. Ft. Epoxy Floor Coating Kit
900 Square Foot Garage Floor Coating Kit
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1200 Sq. Ft. Epoxy Floor Coating Kit
1200 Square Foot Garage Floor Coating Kit
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1400 Sq. Ft. Epoxy Floor Coating Kit
1400 Square Foot Garage Floor Coating Kit
This is the 1400 Square Foot Garage Floor Coating Kit that comes...
2500 Sq. Ft. Epoxy Floor Coating Kit
2500 Square Foot Garage Floor Coating Kit
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4500 Sq. Ft. Epoxy Floor Coating Kit
4500 Square Foot Garage Floor Coating Kit
This is the 4500 Square Foot Garage Floor Coating Kit that comes...
