Epoxy Floor Treatments for your Garage
April 15th, 2009 at 01:12pm Under Uncategorized
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. That is, if you want to get some really good garage floor ideas.
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 floor treatment to these areas until you apply what is known as a salt blocker to help prevent moisture-causing problems.
Epoxy floor treatment paint comes in a variety of different colors and some people throw blended paint chips onto the floor right on top of the wet paint for a unique look. One of the main points to consider when applying this type of floor treatment is that you must prepare the surface of the concrete. If the surface is not prepared properly, it means that the epoxy coating will not last. You can even add a clear coat of concrete sealer on top to help preserve the surface of the floor. Some contractors recommend that you add epoxy paint to the bottom four inches of the walls to protect it from water damage in case you happen to hose down the floor at some point.
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