Epoxy is a common choice for basement and garage floors to keep the floors in prime condition for the long haul. There are a variety of different types of floor coatings available and they are quick and easy to apply, only taking a few days do. However, it is vital to prepare your floor for epoxy before the epoxy is applied, there can be a variety of issues that can occur including the epoxy not adhering to the floor, the coating looking unnatural or uneven, and bumps or bubbles appearing. So in order to get the best results, take the following steps to prepare your floor for epoxy.
Steps To Prepare Your Floor For Epoxy
There are several steps that are important to take when you prepare your floor for epoxy. Without proper preparation, your floor may not turn out the way that you would want. Luckily, if you prepare your floor for epoxy correctly, your floors will be able to look great. Your floors will also be much stronger and will last much longer. Continue reading to learn the best steps to prepare your floor for epoxy.
Make Repairs
The first step is to make sure that all problems with the floor are repaired. If there are cracks or holes in the floor, they should be filled. If there is unevenness in the floor, that should be balanced. If there are any stains on the floor, they should be removed. Making repairs to your floor prior to laying epoxy will not only help the epoxy adhere to your floor better, but it will also help your floors last longer and be stronger well into the future.
Sweep The Floor
The next most important thing to do once you have repaired the floor is to thoroughly sweep the floor. Small rocks, pebbles, dirt, dust, and other debris can collect on the surface of your floor, especially in garages where cars come and go frequently. Sweep your floor with a soft brush or broom and make sure that any particles that could make it difficult for the epoxy to adhere to the floor.
Extra Cleaning
In addition to sweeping, there are other cleaning measures to take. Oil spots should be removed and it is important to degrease the floor. Also vacuum thoroughly in order to ensure that any dust is removed. It is clear that having a clean floor is important for applying epoxy. However, in addition to have your floor properly cleaned and maintained before you apply epoxy, it is also important to get in contact with your local epoxy floor coating company in order to ensure that the epoxy is laid properly.
Prep The Floor
The last thing that you will need to do to your floor before applying epoxy is remove and smooth out the top layer of your flooring. The techniques used to do this include acid etching, diamond grinding, and shot blasting. We recommend reaching out to an epoxy professional before moving to this step to determine which method would work best for your flooring.
Leave Epoxy Application To The Professionals
At My Garage Floor Guys, we provide our customers with professional services including laying epoxy. We specialize in polyaspartic garage floor coatings. These coatings are made to last and keep your garage floors in good condition for years to come. While there are DIY epoxy kits available on the market, it can be difficult and inconvenient to apply on your own. The professionals also have more experience with applying epoxy. To get a quote for a professional garage floor coating, please don’t hesitate to contact us today!
