As far as the warranties are concerned, a polyurethane flooring system can range from 7 years to a lifetime, depending on what type of flooring system you choose. Always ask for the warranty information before the project commences. Also, make sure the contractor you choose is an approved installer of all the materials they are going to use. Old paint finishes should be removed if flaking at all and the surface should be sanded to create a texture (also known as a mechanical key) prior to applying Resincoat Fast Cure Epoxy Garage Floor Paint. When preparing for a floor coat, doing so mechanically (shot-blasting or grinding) is always advisable for best results, but if that is not possible then sanding the area or our Etch and Clean is a good alternative. After the surface has been completely abraded, thoroughly sweep and vacuum the area of any remaining dust or contaminants. For more information on preparation, please see technical data sheet. For some, a garage is simply a place to store lawn mowers, Christmas decorations and tools. But for others, a garage is a living, breathing workshop as valuable as any room in the house. If you’re in the latter camp, then painting your garage floor is a no-brainer. The best garage floor paints are specifically formulated for the garage environment – and there are many reasons why you should consider using it.

Mix Part A on its own with a mixing paddle attached to an electric drill for about 1 minute before adding ALL of Part B and continue to mix for another 90 seconds, keeping the paddle in suspension to avoid mixing air into the unit. If the surface to be painted is porous it can retain moisture. A potentially damp surface or slab should be primed with a damp proof membrane.

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The following video shows a before and after for an epoxy garage floor using Permagard's epoxy garage floor products. Concrete stains – these acid-based chemical concrete stains are available in a range of colours and penetrate the concrete, reacting with it to provide a long-lasting colour. They usually require a sealer. They do not provide any protection to your garage floor. The cured final coat is ok for foot traffic. Cars and heavy objects, however, should be left off the new coating for the first 24 hours and chemicals including water should not be introduced for the first 7 days (Full chemical cure).

Use a paint roller to spread the priming coat on the floor as you would when painting. Make sure that the applied strips do not overlap. Once the primer has been applied, wait for a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 48 hours. This is how long the primer needs to dry. We hope the above gives you some insight into the garage flooring options available and what will match your needs. Our Epoxy Garage Floor Paint is the number one choice for concrete floor paints in the UK as it protects and seals whilst offering an attractive, decorative, professional finish. This product is part of the Resincoat High Build Epoxy Range, heavy-duty, solvent free epoxy floor coatings, possessing exceptional abrasion and chemical resistance. We proudly manufacture all our resin products and floor paints in the UK, guaranteeing the highest quality finish. Buy in confidence from Resincoat an ISO 9001 accredited company. Epoxy paints are far more hard-wearing but are significantly more expensive, and require the mixing of the epoxy resin paint and a catalyst in the correct quantities. Epoxy paints require a little more care to apply, but the end result will be much tougher and more durable than solvent-based alternatives. That means they’re more resistant to wear, and you’re less likely to chip the paint if you drop a heavy tool on the floor. Do I need a garage floor paint primer? Old paint finishes should be removed if flaking at all and the surface should be sanded to create a texture (also known as a mechanical key) prior to applying Resincoat Double Garage Floor Paint Bundle. When preparing for a floor coat, doing so mechanically (shot-blasting or grinding) is always advisable for best results, but if that is not possible then sanding the area or our Etch and Clean is a good alternative. After the surface has been completely abraded, thoroughly sweep and vacuum the area of any remaining dust or contaminants. For more information on preparation, please see technical data sheet.The coating is also useful for long-term protection of the floor. This protection can include various chemicals, oils, liquids, road salt and petrol. As a result, you benefit for a long time from an attractive and easy-care surface for your vehicle.

Polyurethane floors – softer than epoxy and more elastic, PU floors are more resistant to scratches but less hard-wearing. They can cope with extreme cold temperatures. It should NOT be used with epoxy. The installation requirements for a garage floor coating will vary depending on the model. Polyurea and polyaspartic floor coatings go on in a single coat and cure faster than epoxy-heavy coatings. One such example we found is the Rust-Oleum’s Polycuramine coating, which is vehicle-ready within 24 hours of application. Two coats of Resincoat HB Epoxy Garage Floor Paint can provide the equivalent of ten coats of conventional coatings containing solvent or water based epoxy products. Our floor paint is the perfect choice for your garage or car service centre as it is oil tolerant as well as being resistant to any other automotive fluid that would ruin standard paints. Choosing a professional 2 component system rather than a single component paint will result in a harder more durable surface. From time to time it might be necessary to swap an accessory for one of similar quality due to availability. Installation InstructionsThere are a wide range of garage floor coatings, coverings and products designed to protect your garage floor available on the market. Each has its positives and negatives that we will consider in relation to a garage floor epoxy. Garage epoxy floors are a popular and practical choice, both residentially and at a commercial level. For starters, epoxy is resistant to oil, petrol, transmission fluid, cleansers and other chemicals that are often found in garages. It’s also easy to wipe clean and keep dust-free. Empty the contents of the part B into the part A tin, mix thoroughly for atleast 2 minutes with a paddle mixer, start applying the paint immediately, there is roughly a 30 minute work time for this product. Garage floor coatings, typically available in either epoxy or paint, are more permanent solutions than non-adherent floor coverings.

The key to a high quality garage floor installation is preparation. The most common reason garage epoxy floors fail is due to poor preparation of the concrete slab. Allow yourself a full day of prep – applying the epoxy floor is actually the easiest bit. x 5 kg units of polyurethane-based floor coating paint with resin and hardener components. 4 x 5 kg units for a double garage. The choice of colours and finishes of resin flooring means you can choose a style to match your home’s interior. For greasy floors with heavy oil residue clean thoroughly using a suitable degreaser scraping off any dust or dirt and then prime with Resincoat Oil Tolerant Primer How expensive is a garage floor coated with epoxy resin? The Epoxy garage floor costsdepend mainly on whether the coating is carried out in-house or whether a professional takes care of it. In general, prices start at around 24 cents per square feet. For a parking space of about 500 square feet, an epoxy resin coating costs about 120 Dollars.Once you have mixed the epoxy resin, time is of the essence. The resin usually has a drip time of 2 hours. During this time you must have spread the mixture on the garage floor to prevent it from hardening before then. A stopwatch or a timer in a mobile phone is suitable for this purpose. This type of preparation will ensure that all the loose cement paste and other surface contaminants have been removed. It also opens the pores in the concrete and the rough surface allows the epoxy to adhere properly.