How Do You Put An Epoxy Coating On A Garage Floor?
Have you ever wanted to install an epoxy coating on your garage floor, but didn’t know how to start? This article explains on how to install an epoxy coating on the floor in your garage. Prepare your floor. The following are issues you may consider before purchasing and beginning application of your epoxy coating. • Determine if the floor has a coating on it. Epoxy coatings will react with other, previously installed coatings, so realize polyurethane and latex floor paints do not make a suitable substrate for epoxy products. If you have one of these coatings on your garage floor, it will require stripping prior to applying the epoxy. • Look for oil or grease stains. If you have spilled lubricants, or your automobile has leaked on the floor, it will have left a residue that must also be removed before beginning the application. An industrial degreaser or solvent based cleaner will be required for this purpose, and care should be used to prevent asphyxiation or combustion while this step
