How garage floor epoxy is applied<\/b><\/p>\n
Epoxy garage floors require good floor preparation which is critical for a successful coating.\u00a0 This usually involves some form of either floor grinding, shot blasting or acid etching of the floor to profile the concrete for the epoxy.\u00a0 It\u2019s very critical that it is done right or the epoxy coating will not adhere properly. Patching or repairing any cracks or other damage to the concrete before the epoxy is applied is required as well.<\/p>\n
Quality epoxy floor systems usually involve multiple coats to insure a very tough and resistant coating that will last for years.\u00a0 Many times this will involve an epoxy primer which is applied first.<\/p>\n
primer is what binds to the concrete to provide adhesion for the subsequent layers and provide for a higher build.\u00a0 Some primers will also act as a moisture barrier for those cement floors that are somewhat susceptible to moisture vapor that moves up from the soil through the concrete to the surface.<\/p>\n
The next coat is the color coat or base coat.\u00a0 This may sometimes be applied without primer depending on the manufacturer\u2019s recommendations.\u00a0 This coat will also receive the application of colored acrylic paint chips to add density and texture if so desired.\u00a0 The final coat is the clear top coat.\u00a0 This is what gives the finish that glossy look and depth that these floors are known for.<\/p>\n
One option would be a system that includes a polyurethane top coat.\u00a0 Epoxy will yellow or amber as the industry calls it when exposed to sunlight over a period of time.\u00a0 Polyurethane is a two part polymer that hardens just like epoxy and is used as a sealer and protectant.\u00a0 When used in the color coat and top coat with epoxy, it will resist the yellowing effect that happens when exposed to sun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
How garage floor epoxy is applied Epoxy garage floors require good floor preparation which is critical for a successful coating.\u00a0 This usually involves some form of either floor grinding, shot blasting or acid etching of the floor to profile the concrete for the epoxy.\u00a0 It\u2019s very critical that it is done right or the epoxy coating will not adhere properly. Patching or repairing any cracks or other damage to the concrete before the epoxy is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":192,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,11,9],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n