Epoxy Garage Floor Treatment
If you have ever thought of applying epoxy on the garage floor
there are some things that you need to know before making a purchase at the
local home supply center. All hardware stores and do-it-yourself places all sell
some kind of epoxy kit. Some work better than others do. Some people have not
had much success applying this type of coating to their concrete floor while
others say it is the best thing they have done to protect their garage
floor.
One reason why some people have not had any success doing this type of
do-it-yourself job is that the problem was not theirs but the problem was with
their concrete floor itself. Some floors have been found to have too much
hydrostatic pressure, which means that water moves from under the concrete up to
the surface in what is called capillary action. Then moisture collects on the
surface, which thereby breaks the bond between the concrete and the epoxy coat
if it had been applied. If you notice that areas of your floor stay moist even
during dry days then you most certainly should not apply an epoxy to these areas
until you apply what is known as a salt blocker to help prevent moisture-causing
problems.
To ensure that your epoxy garage floor project is a success
requires you to prepare the floors surface properly. This means that it must be
completely clean and all prior coatings of any sort must be removed. If there
are any stains, they must also be removed otherwise the coating will not seal
properly, it could flake and chip. Contractors usually apply a coat of waxy or
silicon based sealer after installation. This should usually last for several
years. However, it should be removed if you plan to apply an epoxy to the
floor.
Obviously, if you really plan to start an epoxy garage floor
project then you have to decide whether your concrete floor is going to benefit
from it. If done correctly then the project can be beneficial, however, if done
wrong or your floor is not fit for it, you will just be wasting your
time.
One thing to look for in your garage is signs of a white crystal or
white powder. This is moisture seeping up through the concrete, which will cause
any coating to lift off. On the other hand, perhaps your floor is painted and
the paint is peeling, then likely, that is exactly what will happen to your
epoxy garage floor project as well. There is a lot of work for this type of
do-it-yourself project. If you have never completed anything like this before
then it is wise to gather as much information as possible before beginning a
project like this because your floor may not be right for it.
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
epoxy garage floor treatment.
by T.D. Houser
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