Garage Floor Epoxy Coating
An epoxy garage coating is not the same as paint. Paint for garage floors is a latex acrylic product. Often they will have a small percentage of epoxy added to the mix to make it more durable. Epoxy is instead an actual thermosetting resin that is put on as a coating. It is created when you mix one part epoxide resin with one part polyamine hardener—the hardener functions as a catalyst, giving epoxy durable strength.
One of the best things you can do for your garage is to put on an epoxy coating. It will instantly transform your boring or plain cement floor into the essence of beauty and function. With the garage quickly becoming more than a place for parking your car, you need the floors to be more resistant and beautiful.
Can You Epoxy A Garage Floor?
The answer is yes. Applying epoxy on garage floors is becoming more popular with each day. An epoxy finish will not only look beautiful, but it will also protect your floor. It is now used for both commercial and residential applications. Various custom colors and blends of color flakes will match your style or needs.
Is It Worth It To Epoxy Your Garage Floor?
Several factors make epoxy one of the best garage floor finishes. Besides creating a pleasant look, the hardened and thick application from epoxy will create a durable and resilient coating to impact, chemicals, stains, and surface abrasion. In case of accidents, you do not have to worry about your floor.
The thickened coating will do a superb job of covering up minor imperfections such as flaws in the concrete and spider cracks. Epoxy is also a topical sealer, so it is resistant to dust.
What’s The Best Epoxy For Garage Floors?
When it comes to picking the right epoxy for your garage floors, it comes down to the type of epoxy and its use:
- High Solids Epoxy- these have the best resistance to stains, chemicals, and abrasion. They also have a high solid content with a single coat of 100% solid epoxy being more durable than two layers of a typical water-based product.
- Polyurethane Top Coats - for your garage, it is best to improve on the single coat 100% solid epoxy with a clear epoxy coat. This clear coat adds durability, thickness, and leaves your floor with a deep gloss and shine.
How Long Will an Epoxy Floor Last?
The best thing about an epoxy finish is that it requires lower maintenance than other floor options. Even with little maintenance, it will not damage or wear like other types of flooring. Epoxy garage floors can last for up to ten years depending on the foot traffic in commercial places and more prolonged in residential areas.
Contact us for Garage Epoxy Flooring
Your garage should look it best, and an epoxy finish is just the right blend of beauty and functionality. Call us today at (713) 365-0444 for a FREE quote.
