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Diy Epoxy Kits
Is a DIY Epoxy Floor Right for you?
DIY EPOXY KITS
If you’re trying to find a quick and easy way to apply a floor coating, DIY epoxy kits are your best bet. They cost a few hundred dollars at their most expensive as opposed to the pricier amount professionals would ask for. DIY epoxy kits help to elevate the appearance of your concrete floors through covering imperfections, like little cracks, as well as serve as a measure to protect against stains.
DIY epoxy kits won’t adhere if you don’t have the floor prepped properly. You need to have a smooth surface free of oil stains, moisture, and grease in order to ensure that it will stick properly. At the minimum, when you’re getting your concrete floor ready for epoxy, you need to make sure that it has been cleaned and acid-etched. If you have cracks, you will likely want to fill them, so that the epoxy sticks better.
DIY epoxy kits are not a long term solution, so if you decide to go this route, be prepared to redo your floor as frequently as every year in order to keep it in good condition. Salt and magnesium chloride can eat through epoxy kits very quickly, and they’re also prone to hot tire pickup, which is when your car tires are hot and then the coating sticks to them, thus getting pulled from the floor.
Should you choose to DIY your floor coating, you need to be prepared to take the necessary safety precautions. You need to have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as a respirator to trap out the vapors. You want to ensure that you’re protected from dust, acid, and more to avoid potential injury or sickness.
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Our Garage Floor Coating Process
The Pros of Doing It Yourself
What draws people to DIY epoxy kits is their cost. Up front, they’re certainly cheaper than having a professional come out, even though with how frequently they’d need to be reapplied, they end up costing more in the long run. Floor coatings greatly improve the appearance of your floors, and make them more durable and damage resistant. There are many reasons why floor coatings benefit you.
- They’re more resistant to water damage.
- They protect the concrete from staining.
- They come in a wide variety of options for colors.
- They’re easier to clean than concrete.
The Cons Of DIY Epoxy Kits
DIY epoxy kits also come with some disadvantages, though, which you should be aware of before deciding on the best option for you. Many people underestimate just how long of a process these kits are, or how complex the job can be. If you don’t have the right safety equipment, you could make yourself sick or hurt yourself when using these kits. Additionally, DIY epoxy kits simply don’t look as good or last as long as professional floor coatings. Some of the other disadvantages of DIY epoxy kits include:
- Not very durable.
- Need to be reapplied every few years.
- Limited chemical resistance.
- Shows wear and tear after a few months.
- Chips and peels after a year.
- Not recommended for garages or workshops.
Ultimately, it’s up to you whether or not you DIY your Franklin, TN floor coating. Contact My Garage Floor Guys for any questions, or for more information on the other floor coating options available to you.
Why we are different
We offer the highest quality EPOXY garage
floor coating in Franklin TN
Lifetime Warranty
Our lifetime warranty is backed by our company. That means if something goes wrong, you contact us and we fix it. Most companies have a manufacturer backed warranty, meaning if something goes wrong they will give you contact info for the manufacturer and let you fight for your claim.
Done in one day
Our product is done and ready to use is one day. For most jobs, we start in the morning and finish by dinner! You are able to walk on your floor in 1 hour, move light items back in 4 hours, and put the cars back in 24 hours. With other products you may get stuck with a 4 day installation process.
4X The Strength
Our product is 4-times stronger than the traditional epoxy and DIY solutions. This is why we are able to confidently offer an unmatched warranty. With us you will never have to worry about cracking, peeling, or other common floor coating problems.
Top Notch Service
Your experience is our highest priority. We promise to always clearly communicate from the day you get a quote until the job is complete. Our equipment is always connected to HEPA filter vacuums to ensure no dust is left behind and your garage is cleaner when we leave than when we started. Don’t believe us? Check our reviews!
a typical floor project timeline
Floor Prep
Base Coat
Prep for Top Coat
Apply Top Coat
Floor Prep
- Verify all your choices.
- Repair all cracks, pits, and other damage.
- Grind floor and other surfaces to create ideal bonding conditions
- Thoroughly clean floor and expansion joints to ensure bond strength.
Base Coat
- Apply a base coat to the vertical surfaces and floors.
- Thoroughly apply flakes to ensure maximum coverage.
- Let base coat and flakes cure.
Prep for Top Coat
- Groom flakes to create ideal surface texture and flake uniformity.
- Remove excess product and clean floor to ensure no contamination of top coat.
Apply Top Coat
- Apply a clear topcoat which seals your floor and provides that great looking finish.
- Ensure working areas are as clean or cleaner as when we started.
- Present you with your new floor and see you smile (by far our favorite step).
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Working With Us is Easy As 1-2-3
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get a quote
Fill out our quote form or call us to setup a consultation. During our NO HASSLE consultation we will inspect your garage floor, provide recommendations, discuss your options, and give you a price for your project. We WON’T give you a high pressure sales pitch.
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pick a day
Once you have decided to transform your garage floor, we will provide you with a list of days to choose from. If you need a quick turnaround, we can often schedule your job within 2-3 weeks of your consultation.
Garage Floor Coating FAQ
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How Long Does The Process Take?
Our epoxy garage floor installation usually takes 1 full day, although some make take longer. Garages larger than 3 cars or that require a moisture barrier could take up to 2 days.
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What benefits do garage floor coatings offer?
Epoxy garage floor coatings provide benefits like increased durability, resistance to chemicals and stains, easy maintenance, enhanced appearance, and better light reflection.
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Can I customize the look of my garage floor coating?
Yes, you can choose from various colors, finishes, and even add decorative elements like flakes or metallic pigments for a personalized touch.
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Is garage floor coating resistant to chemicals and oil stains?
Yes, epoxy garage floor coatings are generally resistant to chemicals and oil stains, simplifying cleaning.
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Can I repair a damaged garage floor coating?
Minor damages like scratches can often be repaired by applying an additional coat. Major damage might necessitate more involved repairs.
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Does The Process Create A Lot Of Dust?
No, all of our tools are connected to industrial vacuums that have HEPA filters. This means we are sucking up all the dust and debris as we work, leaving your garage as clean or cleaner than when we started. We know you hired us to make your garage amazing, not dirty.
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Will You Empty My Garage For Me?
We require that your garage is empty on the day of your appointment. If you need help with a specific item please let us know, as we may be able to help. Movers have also helped some ofour customers.
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What Should I Do With My Stuff?
We require that your garage is empty on the day of your appointment. Our customers generally put their stuff in their yard or driveway for 1 night. If that isn’t an option, you could rent a trailer or a pod for a day or 2 so you can move you stuff into a secure space. Depending on the day of your job, we may have a trailer available for you.
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How Long Do I Have To Stay Off The Floor?What benefits do garage floor coatings offer?
The floor will be ready to walk on in 4 hours but we suggest not moving any heavy items onto your floor (refrigerators, cars, etc.) for 24 hours.
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What Type Of Warranty Do You Offer?Can I customize the look of my garage floor coating?
We offer a lifetime warranty backed by us. If anything goes wrong, we will fix it (see warranty sheet for details). Other companies’ warranties may be backed by the manufacturer, which can make it really difficult to make a claim.
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What If My Garage Floor Has Damaged Or Has Cracks In It?
We can resolve most chips, cracks and areas that may need leveling. We use a concrete mender that bonds to the cement and is five times stronger than concrete. It is very unlikely that a mended crack will crack again or disturb the finished coating.
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Can You Do Areas Besides Garage Floors?
Yes, we can do concrete just about anywhere, including outside. If you have a unique project like a basement, pool deck, restaurant, porch, or something else, we can likely help you. Our product is UV stable, which means it won’t fade or discolor over time, like some other products on the market.
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How Does Your Product Compare To Other Products?
That is up to you depending on the results you desire, how long you would like the product to last, and the amount of money you want to spend. Painting your floor may be cheap ($1.75/sq-ft), but the surface can easily chip and fade soon after it is applied. An epoxy floor coating is more expensive than painting ($3-$7/sq-ft), but is more durable. However, epoxy is likely to fade, discolor, turn yellow, and even crack since epoxy is not flexible. Epoxy floors can take up to four days to install and seven days to fully cure before you can drive or put heavy equipment back on it. Epoxy also releases a significant amount of VOCs.
Our Method: Poly-aspartic coating, is a “newer technology”. When using this method, you get unmatched strength and durability, as well as virtually no VOCs. Our coatings are generally in the same price range as epoxy floor coatings but are much more flexible than epoxy and 100% UV resistant – less likely to fade or yellow in direct sunlight. Our product is also more resistant to
most types of chemicals which makes it a great solution for garages, commercial floors, and industrial applications. Hospitals love us because our coatings are 100% anti-microbial and 100% anti-bacterial resistant. Our coatings can be walked on in 4 hours and driven on as soon as 24 hours after installation. -
Will My Floor Be Slippery?
Whether wet or dry, our epoxy garage floor coatings are slip-resistant and ideal for indoor (like workspaces) or outdoor (like patios and pools) scenarios. Although they look beautiful and shiny, the floors have a slight orange-peel texture that makes for a great gripping surface.
Our Service Areas
Davidson County
- Belle Meade
- Berry Hill
- Forest Hills
- Nashville
- Oak Hill
Maury County
- Columbia
- Mount Pleasant
- Spring Hill
Williamson County
- Arrington
- Brentwood
- College Grove
- Fairview
- Franklin
- Nolensville
- Thompson's Station
