What is the Process of Repairing a Floor With Epoxy?
Surface Preparation The process of repairing a floor with epoxy is really only useful when dealing with a floor which is already coated with epoxy. It proves to be a good protective surface for the average cement garage floor, but should something strike the floor with sufficient force to cut through the enamel surface, it will take a fair amount of work to repair. Simply patching the damage will not do, as the patch will not create a homogeneous bond with the underlying epoxy layer. To that end, paint thinner or mineral spirits in conjunction with a long-handled paint scraper are used to strip the floor down to the bare cement. A respirator must be worn to protect against the paint thinner fumes when it interacts with the epoxy. High-powered pressure washers might be used for the task as well, but in either case it is essential to remove all the old epoxy, even if the cement ends up suffering the odd gouge or two. Floor Patching With the cement bared, any damage, gouges, cracks or chi
