How to Install Epoxy Garage Flooring
If you are planning to install epoxy garage flooring in your garage, there are several steps that you must follow. In this article, we will go over how to prime the floor before applying epoxy paint. We’ll also talk about back-rolling and surface scrabbling. After applying primer, we’ll move on to the next step, which is grit-blasting and surface scrabbling. Then, we’ll go over the steps that follow the installation of epoxy garage flooring.
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Apply primer before epoxy garage flooring
If you are installing epoxy flooring on an existing concrete floor, you will need to apply primer before applying the actual epoxy. A high-solid primer should be used for this purpose. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Before starting the installation, it is essential to dry the floor thoroughly. This will prevent it from bubbling. After it has dried, you can apply the epoxy resin. To avoid bubbles, use a squeegee with a serrated or notched edge to spread the epoxy.
Back-rolling epoxy garage flooring
The first step in back-rolling epoxy garage flooring is to properly profile the floor, revealing any concrete pores. Exposure to the voids is essential for the proper adhesion of the epoxy coating. There are two ways to reveal concrete pores: acid etching or grinding. Professionals use acid etching. Prepare all necessary tools before you start back-rolling epoxy flooring. The following are some tips and tricks for applying the floor coating.
Surface scrabbling
Surface scrabbling is important for proper bonding of the floor sealant. If not, the sealant may be inefficient and allow water beads to form on the surface. Then, you may need to clean the floor with an acid solution. Finally, you must tie the edge of the plastic to the concrete with duct tape. Then, you can install the epoxy flooring. The process takes approximately two hours, and it is completely worth the effort.
Grit blasting
If you have a concrete garage floor, it’s essential to properly prepare it before applying an epoxy coating. A normal grinder with a diamond grinding disk works well to grind down the surface. A shot blaster is another option. Both methods will remove a layer of old concrete and prepare the surface for the coating. It is important to understand how these processes work before choosing an installer. Here are some of the things to keep in mind before selecting a flooring specialist.
Using two people to install epoxy garage flooring
Using two people to install epoxy garage flooring will give you the seamless look you want for your garage floor. Several reasons for this, include the fact that the epoxy is time sensitive, so having two people on hand will reduce the likelihood of mistakes and allow you to cover a larger area in less time. For more information about epoxy garage flooring, read on. (We’ve also provided a single-part polyurea mixing recipe below).
Testing for moisture before applying epoxy
Regardless of the type of epoxy floor coating you choose for your garage, the preparation and testing process are crucial for a successful installation. Before applying epoxy, look for signs of moisture and efflorescence, a white powdery substance that is a leftover remnant of moisture. The presence of efflorescence may cause your finished floor to peel or delaminate. In addition, moisture can weaken your epoxy finish, so testing for moisture before coating can help you avoid these problems.