Garage Floor Epoxy

By Guest Author: David Karlson If your concrete floor has problems with water, oil, crumbling cement or cement that is too smooth then it is not yet suitable for garage floor epoxy. There are a couple of choices of epoxy from which to choose. The water-based product is cheaper, easier to use and keeps the anti-slipping texture of the concrete. The other one is a thicker, solvent free product. This one gives the floor a slippery look and is thicker than the water based one. Many people are not sure whether to apply a primer prior to applying the garage floor epoxy. Priming allows for better adhesion if you happen to have a slight moisture problem. One way to determine if you have a moisture problem is if you happen to notice crystals or white powder on your floor. This moisture is seeping through the concrete. The unfortunate thing about the moisture is that it will go through any coating you apply. Therefore, it will go through your epoxy as well. If the concrete floor was treated with a sealant such as a waxy or silicon based product, no paint is going to adhere to it. One way to test for moisture problems is to place a rubber mat to the floor for a few days; if water is present underneath it then you will likely not get anything to stick to it including garage floor epoxy. Another test you can perform is to pour a little water on the concrete floor, if it just sits there for a long time then a sealer has been applied or it is contaminated with oil or grease. There are sealers that will work internally in the cement and not on the surface. This will protect the cement and is rather inexpensive as well. With this type of sealer, you will be able to apply garage floor epoxy. When applying the garage floor epoxy and it starts to bead up then there is something on the floor causing it such as oil, grease or wax. The epoxy will therefore not stick. Epoxies can turn yellow in sunlight. One way to protect them is by applying a UV blocker. This is not a necessary step but can be done if you want. Therefore, the most important point to remember is that epoxies and paint will not adhere properly if you have a moisture problem and there are several steps to take to determine whether you have this type of problem. Your garage floor should be protected and we provide several different methods to protect any concrete floor area whether using a garage floor sealer or any type of garage floor epoxy by D. Karlson Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_Karlson Huntsville Garage Shapeups installs top quality epoxy garage floors at great prices.