Epoxy paint application provides an easy improvement to your
garage floor and driveway. Not only is epoxy stain-resistant and anti-skid but
it is also easy to apply. However, applying epoxy paint in Arizona might be a
little tricky because you have to account for the hot climate in order to
prevent the hot tires from lifting the paint off the floor.
When done correctly, epoxy stands out among garage
floor coatings. For best results, follow the steps
outlined below:
1. Prep the garage
If you do not adequately prepare prior to your epoxy installation, the coating
might chip or peel off almost as soon as it dries. Start by clearing all
objects from the garage and then thoroughly sweeping it clean. You can use a
leaf blower in order to get rid of any hidden dirt. Make use of a scrub brush
and a heavy-duty degreaser to clean any gas and oil stains from the concrete.
You should then carefully examine your floor for any chips on the concrete
floor. Applying garage floor coatings on a chipped floor makes the coating less
durable.
Once you are sure the floor is clean, apply concrete etch and citric acid in
order to make tiny grooves in the concrete. This will help the epoxy to stick.
Muriatic acid may also be used but you must be extremely careful because it is
highly corrosive.
2. Apply your epoxy
Mix the two epoxy chemicals and apply the mixture on your floor. You may begin
with trim areas using a two-inch brush and then cover the rest of the floor
with a standard paint roller. A roller extender may come in handy at this
stage. Please note that paint chips should be tossed onto the epoxy after it
has been applied and not mixed in the can.
3. Allow it to dry
In Arizona weather, the epoxy should dry completely in a couple of hours but as
a rule of thumb, leave it undisturbed for a night before you can attempt
walking on it. Some epoxy floors might require more time to dry so it is best
to refer to the manufacturer instructions.
For best results, avoid applying garage floor coatings on windy days or you will get leaves, twigs and other contaminants on your floor. Better still, hire a concrete coatings contractor from Dreamcoat Flooring, who are the Arizona experts in garage floor coatings.
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