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What is the best epoxy for a garage floor?
Top 5 Garage Floor Coating Options
- Best Paint Kit: Rust-Oleum RockSolid Polycuramine Garage Floor Kit.
- Best Value: KILZ One-Part Epoxy Acrylic Interior/Exterior Concrete and Garage Floor Paint.
- Best Epoxy Kit: Colored Epoxies 1002 Clear Epoxy Resin Coating.
- Best Concrete Sealer: Siloxa-Tek Penetrating Concrete Sealer.
How long does unmixed epoxy resin last?
Epoxy resin and hardener formulations have a long shelf life compared to many polymers. The minimum shelf life for the standard INF and LAM products is 3 years for resins and 2 years for hardeners (with the exception of LAM-251-HT). The minimum shelf life for LAM-251-HT and all ADV resins and hardeners is 18 months.
Should I epoxy my garage floor myself?
The short answer is yes, you can. Just remember though, that while many people have had good success doing it this way, the majority of failed garage floor coatings are a result of poor floor preparation which involved inadequate etching of the concrete and/or lack of an epoxy primer.
Why did my epoxy turn yellow?
Exposure to UV light is the most common reason for epoxy resin turning yellow. When UV light hits the cured epoxy resin, whether directly or indirectly, the natural process of degrading the polymers within is sped up. This photochemical reaction is responsible for more than just turning the epoxy resin yellowish.
Can you epoxy a garage floor in one day?
Our concrete coatings can be installed in just one day and are fully cured within 24 hours. Typical epoxy coatings need at least three to five days.
Should I grind my garage floor before epoxy?
Acid etching a garage floor is a great solution for those who are installing the floor themselves and do not have access to industrial grinders. However, for larger commercial jobs, older concrete, or worn floors we always recommend grinding before epoxy installation.
Can you still use epoxy if it turns yellow?
Once a product has begun to yellow in the bottle, it can still be used and will properly cure. Once mixed with an equal part of resin thereby diluting it, It will always appear less yellow since the product will be spread out in a thin layer making any observable discoloration much less observable.
Can you power wash epoxy garage floor?
Yes, but it might not be necessary. For untreated or painted floors, it’s safe to pressure wash your garage floor using at least a 25 degree nozzle. If you have a high-end epoxy floor, pressure washing isn’t recommended. Usually, cleaning an epoxy coating with a mop or medium bristle brush is sufficient.