{"id":6115,"date":"2022-10-18T08:22:41","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T08:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/?p=6115"},"modified":"2022-12-14T06:50:27","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T06:50:27","slug":"how-to-prep-a-garage-floor-for-epoxy-coating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-prep-a-garage-floor-for-epoxy-coating\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prep a Garage Floor for Epoxy Coating"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6115\" class=\"elementor elementor-6115\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8025b57 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8025b57\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b5c0fed\" data-id=\"b5c0fed\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5dfc583\" data-id=\"5dfc583\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca40938 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca40938\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Garage floor preparation is not to be taken lightly. In fact, most contractors agree that concrete floor preparation in a garage is atleast 80% of the battle.<\/p><p>While\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/best-epoxy-floor-coating-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">epoxy garage coatings<\/a>\u00a0have proven to stand the test of time when applied properly, it only works well when it adheres and chemically bonds to the concrete. AND, that only happens when the concrete is prepped properly.\u00a0<\/p><p>So, if you\u2019re interested in applying an epoxy coating to your garage floor and don\u2019t want to cry when your epoxy starts peeling, get excited about concrete floor prep :), we\u2019ll show you how to prepare the floor correctly in this article, which was prepared by a professional concrete installer. \u00a0<\/p><p>So, before we start let\u2019s get realistic. There are two ways to do things usually. The first way, is the right way. If that\u2019s to hard, usually there is a path of least resistance. In this article we\u2019ll show you both, and the decision you make is up to you.<\/p><p>But ofcourse, we\u2019re gonna start with the right way to prep your garage floor for epoxy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab44359 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ab44359\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/themes\/rehub-theme\/images\/default\/blank.gif\" data-src=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/infinity-epoxy-floors.png-1024x691.webp\" class=\"lazyload attachment-large size-large wp-image-6118\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/infinity-epoxy-floors.png-1024x691.webp 1024w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/infinity-epoxy-floors.png-300x202.webp 300w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/infinity-epoxy-floors.png-767x518.webp 767w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/infinity-epoxy-floors.png-1536x1037.webp 1536w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/infinity-epoxy-floors.png-2048x1382.webp 2048w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/infinity-epoxy-floors.png-222x150.webp 222w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/infinity-epoxy-floors.png-100x67.webp 100w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/infinity-epoxy-floors.png-519x350.webp 519w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/infinity-epoxy-floors.png-788x531.webp 788w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/infinity-epoxy-floors.png-599x404.webp 599w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/infinity-epoxy-floors.png.webp 846w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acec639 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acec639\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"anchor_0\">Prepping Your Garage for Epoxy Coating<\/h2><p>Any DIY expert will tell you, the best way to get any job right, is by ensuring you properly prepare for it, and applying an epoxy coating to your garage floor is no different. There are a few steps to properly applying the epoxy garage floor coating.<\/p><h3 id=\"anchor_1\">Clear out the garage\u00a0<\/h3><p>No matter what.. the first and most obvious, MAKE sure your garage floor is clear of all dust and debris. There should be absolutely nothing on the floor. zero.. zilch.. no bikes, no cat hair, no nothing.\u00a0<\/p><h3 id=\"anchor_2\">Clean the garage floor<\/h3><p>We said it above but we\u2019ll say it again, garage floors get dusty, sweep it spray it, do what you need to do.<\/p><p>We want a blank canvas.<\/p><p>If you can\u2019t remove everything from the garage safely, hire a moving company.<\/p><h3 id=\"anchor_3\">Protect anything valuable from dust<\/h3><p>Next.. and this doesn\u2019t have to do with the floor, but you\u2019ll want to protect anything important that you might have on the walls. This is to protect anything valuable from dust (if you\u2019re doing it the right way) you can use tape and plastic sheeting. Just make sure you leave a gap at the bottom so that the coating does not bond with the sheeting. I\u2019ve done that before!<\/p><h3 id=\"anchor_4\">Let the grinding begin!! ( Concrete Grinding Time, Excellent! )<\/h3><p>Next, the surface of the concrete floor must be opened up so that the epoxy can bond to the concrete substrate. You can do this with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07K52RZRG\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B07K52RZRG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=floorshields-20&amp;linkId=de8e3cbb56973610e4654afa1183ef4d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-tcb-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07K52RZRG\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B07K52RZRG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=floorshields-20&amp;linkId=de8e3cbb56973610e4654afa1183ef4d\" data-tcb->hand grinder<\/a>. Professional contractors will use an industrial grinder that weighs a few thousand pounds so they can get through the floor \u00a0in an hour, but DIY\u2019ers and even some contractors opt for the hand grinder. It still gets the job done.<\/p><p>The idea here is that a very fine layer of concrete needs to be removed from the surface of the floor. 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                                       <\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72e62cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72e62cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before you get started, make sure you buy a pair of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fj8WPa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">knee pads<\/a>. Otherwise, let me tell you, this won\u2019t be fun.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fj8WPa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Knee pads<\/a>\u00a0and<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dgtohk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u00a0light goggles<\/a>\u00a0make all the difference.<\/p><p>Just go slow in circular motions. You might create some little divots\u2026 that\u2019s exactly what you don\u2019t want. Just do your best to go in circular motions and keep the hand grinder level so it doesn\u2019t dig into the concrete. Grind the entire floor. Depending on the size of your garage, it might take anywhere from 2-4 hours to do it correctly.<\/p><p>Make sure the entire surface of the concrete is sanded down and there is no paint, glue, or oil on the floor. When you\u2019re done sweep the entire floor and get all of the dust out. If you got the hand grinding dust shroud it shouldn\u2019t be too bad.<\/p><h3 id=\"anchor_6\">Crack Repair<\/h3><p>After you are done fixing the garage floor, use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000VBGG42\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000VBGG42&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=floorshields-20&amp;linkId=d9f1de2ec4ec0f4c3cd825d473e2272d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-tcb-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000VBGG42\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000VBGG42&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=floorshields-20&amp;linkId=d9f1de2ec4ec0f4c3cd825d473e2272d\" data-tcb->crack repair<\/a>. This is a cementitious chemical that should be mixed and applied smoothly on the floor. Once it is applied, wait for it to dry. After it dries, you can sand it down again.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cec9f65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cec9f65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/themes\/rehub-theme\/images\/default\/blank.gif\" data-src=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1836241-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"lazyload attachment-large size-large wp-image-6120\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1836241-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1836241-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1836241-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1836241-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1836241-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1836241-scaled-1-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1836241-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1836241-scaled-1-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1836241-scaled-1-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1836241-scaled-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc7a9f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc7a9f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After all that, now you\u2019re ready to apply you\u2019re epoxy primer coat. Even though garage crack repair is difficult, it\u2019s necessary. If you put in a few hours to do the job properly, then you\u2019ll extend the lifetime of your floor 10x. If that sounds like it\u2019s too difficult for you, here\u2019s the easier softer way..<\/p><h2 id=\"anchor_7\">DIY Garage floor epoxy prep<\/h2><p>Honestly, we\u2019re kindof kidding. This solution works well for DIY\u2019ers. It\u2019s a good system to get a really nice floor if you want to do it yourself. This is how\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/rust-oleum-epoxyshield-professional-floor-coating-kit-review\/\">rustoleum<\/a>\u00a0suggests the concrete be prepared. It\u2019s not that there is anything wrong with this method, but it\u2019s not the way that professional flooring experts prep concrete floors for epoxy.<\/p><p>But, let\u2019s face it, you aren\u2019t doing this for a living and you want a nice floor.\u00a0<\/p><p>So if you\u2019re uncomfortable with using a hand grinder to diamond grind the concrete, use the etching method. It does open up the concrete and make it porous so the epoxy will adhers. it just isn\u2019t the same thing as actually taking off the top layer of concrete with a diamond blade.\u00a0<\/p><h3 id=\"anchor_8\">For painted floors<\/h3><p>If your existing garage floor is painted, you need to de-gloss it by using a sanding pad. Ideally, you want a sanding pad which is on a power tool, as this will be quicker and less work.<\/p><ul><li>Sweep the floor to remove dust<\/li><li>Scrub the using a bristle broom and floor-cleaner.<\/li><li>Thoroughly rinse the floor, and allow to dry for at least 3 hours<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"anchor_9\">For all other bare concrete<\/h3><ul><li>Sweep the entire garage floor, and if possible, use a vacuum cleaner to remove as much dust as possible. For difficult to reach corners, an at the edges use an old paintbrush.<\/li><li>Etch the floor by mixing water and etching solution in a watering can<\/li><li>Wet the floor with water and then pour etching solution in a 10ft. x 10ft. foot area furthest from the main garage door.<\/li><li>Use a bristle brush to scrub the floor with the etching solution.<\/li><li>Continue etching additional areas until all floor has been done.<\/li><li>Rinse with water and allow 4 hours for the floor to dry.<\/li><\/ul><p>At this point, your garage floor is prepared, and it is now time to start\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-an-epoxy-resin-mold\/\">mixing your epoxy coating<\/a>. Follow the instructions on the two solution tins very carefully.\u00a0<\/p><p>When the solution is ready, start at the edges using a brush, then proceed to coat the rest of the floor using a roller brush. When completed the coating may need up to 24 hours to dry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b15b89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4b15b89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/themes\/rehub-theme\/images\/default\/blank.gif\" data-src=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_2956.jpg-768x1024.webp\" class=\"lazyload attachment-large size-large wp-image-6121\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_2956.jpg-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_2956.jpg-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_2956.jpg-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_2956.jpg-1536x2048.webp 1536w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_2956.jpg-113x150.webp 113w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_2956.jpg-100x133.webp 100w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_2956.jpg-263x350.webp 263w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_2956.jpg-788x1050.webp 788w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_2956.jpg-600x800.webp 600w, https:\/\/floorshields.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_2956.jpg.webp 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd3ca58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd3ca58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"anchor_10\">What Is Epoxy Flooring for Garages?<\/h2><p>Before we make it all sound too easy, we must point out that using an epoxy coating to cover your garage floor isn\u2019t the same as merely painting a bedroom wall. Epoxy is a resinous coating that when mixed together, hardens and bonds to concrete. If you don\u2019t use a 100% solids epoxy and you don\u2019t prep the concrete properly,<\/p><p>There is a chance that the floor will bubble or peel when hot tires drive over it. Let\u2019s be honest though, professional epoxy floor kits are a completely different cost structure and you are talking about spending several thousand dollars instead of several hundred. Some of the kits we review in these articles are meant for the DIY\u2019r and not the professional. If you are looking for a professional floor installation company, we have many recommendations since we have been in the industry for so long.\u00a0<\/p><p>Let\u2019s get down to business. Epoxy floor coating is actually a combination of two different compounds, and also must not be confused with an industrial epoxy floor. An epoxy floor is thicker, with a depth of at least 1\/16 inch, and tends to be used in industrial and commercial premises.<\/p><p>An epoxy coating is created by mixing equal quantities of epoxide resin and a polyamine hardener. When mixed the two components react chemically and this process creates the extremely durable and strong properties of the epoxy coating. In order for it to properly bond to the concrete, the concrete substrate should be prepped and ground and then the epoxy coating should be applied.<\/p><h2 id=\"anchor_11\">Benefits of Epoxy Coating for Garage Floors<\/h2><p>We touched on a couple of general benefits of epoxy coating your garage floor, but let\u2019s look at some of those benefits in more detail. The first is the durability of epoxy coating and its ability to withstand some of the more potentially damaging things that can happen in a garage. Epoxy can last as long as the concrete does depending on the type of epoxy that is applied and how the epoxy application is applied. No concrete prep = not very durable.<\/p><p>Impacts, such as dropped tools are less likely to cause any damage, such as a chip in the surface, as are abrasions from equipment being dragged across the floor. Chemical spills are also withstood so neither damage nor staining should occur should anti-freeze, motor oil or gasoline be spilt.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/epoxy-coating\/\">Epoxy coating<\/a>\u00a0also leaves a smoother surface, and imperfections such as small ridges, flaws, and cracks underneath will almost be made invisible. The smoother surface also makes it easier to sweep with a soft broom and to mop the floor to keep it clean.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9696055\" data-id=\"9696055\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Garage floor preparation is not to be taken lightly. In fact, most contractors agree that concrete floor preparation in a garage is atleast 80% of the battle. While\u00a0epoxy garage coatings\u00a0have proven to stand the test of time when applied properly, it only works well when it adheres and chemically bonds to the concrete. 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