Epoxy Painting a Concrete Floor in your Garage or Basement

An epoxy paint job can make your run down, dingy garage floor look shiny and brand new. This type of paint not only pleases the eye but it also improves functionality. Epoxy is simply a resilient flooring option that works to resist oil stains, hot car tires, water, and wipe clean present staining. Colored epoxy paints are great for hiding imperfections and blemishes on garage or basement floors. Do it yourself and follow these steps when you are ready to apply a new epoxy floor in your home or work area.

The Supplies You Will Need:

-A hard bristled broom
-A pressure washer or water hose
-Paint rollers, brushes, and a paint tray
-A concrete etcher
-Masking or painter’s tape
-Epoxy Paint
-A ladder or working easel for ceilings if necessary

1. The first step is to clear the floor completely of furniture, cars, and tools.

2. Next you want to sweep the floor and eliminated all dust and debris.

3. Then you should pressure wash the floor and allow drying to take place over a period of 24 hours. This will ensure the smoothest and most accurate texture possible.

4. Mask or tape off all the areas in which you do not want to apply the paint.

5. Prepare the concrete surface for painting by utilizing a concrete etcher. You will pour this material onto the surface and scrub it down with a hard bristled broom. Allow an ample time for drying.

6. Now you will want to apply the concrete primer. First you want to begin with the edges and trim, and work your way to the middle. This job is easily done using a paint roller. Again, let this completely dry before proceeding.

7. Next, you can apply the epoxy paint. Again, use a roller and allow for drying between coats.
After that, you will notice a shine you haven’t seen in years. When you want to epoxy paint a basement or garage floor be sure to follow these steps carefully and tackle your paint job with pride.