Comments for Garage Floor Coatings

Comment on Rust-Oleum Epoxy Shield for Floors by Andy

Andy — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:14:59 +0000

Hi Leonard,
I would recommend an acrylic latex or latex enamel wood floor paint. Be sure your floor is absolutely dry, remove all loose and chipping paint, remove all mold and mildew, and sand the existing paint to roughen it up. Don’t put the paint on too thick when you are painting a floor. A couple of thin coats will actually last longer than one thick coat because the paint will dry harder.

Comment on Rust-Oleum Epoxy Shield for Floors by Leonard Pomaranski

Leonard Pomaranski — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:18:15 +0000

Andy,
What would you used on a wood front porch w.hich is painted and chipping off?????
I heard that epoxy might do it…………………………………Thanks

Comment on Green Cleaning Tips For A Safer Home by Matt

Matt — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:49:09 +0000

There are a variety of natural green cleaning solutions. It is hard to stay eco friendly from the carton to the cleaning solution but there are some companies that make these types of products. Oxy Boost is one product that has this quality.

Comment on Garage Floor Protectors Are Easy To Install by evolution-virag.com

evolution-virag.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:49 +0000

Better if you choose a NOT rainy day to install garage floor protector…

Comment on Rust-Oleum Epoxy Shield for Floors by Andy

Andy — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:32:32 +0000

Hi Mitzi, thanks for the question. I would say you may be happy with a clear epoxy coating over the top. One of the best products for the general public is Rustoleum Premium Clear Coating. This product will give you a glossy look. If you are just looking for a shiny appearance then you may try some floor polish in an out of the way area. This would be a cheap alternative but it wouldn't be clear but it may give you the shine you are looking for. Of course, you would have to maintain the polish.

Comment on Rust-Oleum Epoxy Shield for Floors by M D Jones

M D Jones — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:36:26 +0000

I just had my downstairs floors done but they don’t have that reflective quality that I expected accompanied concrete floors. I was told by the contractor afterward that the smooth, high-shine reflective look would only come from having applied self-levelling overlay as the base of the project.

I like the patterns, etc that are in the concrete surface but just want them to not define the top texture of the floor. I like the look of a layer of glass atop what I have now and I’m trying to get the floors as close to that as possible after the fact, without having to redo the entire thing.

What options are there, if any, for a top coat or finish that would not follow every grain in the existing surface? Is there anything like a self-leveling clear top coat or polymer that I can put over it all just to enhance the smoothness and reflective quality of the job? I like the floor but just want it to have a more refined look on top.

Thanks a mil,
Mitzi

Comment on What is the Best Driveway Sealer? by Andy

Andy — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:07:44 +0000

Hi Frank,
Many cities are outlawing the use of coal tar based driveway sealers because of the potential harm to people and the environment. One of the reactions to this has been use of acrylic sealers. These are about twice as expensive as the asphalt and coal tar varieties but you get about the twice the life span. Thus, it is really a wash if you are planning to stay in your home for over five years or so.

Comment on What is the Best Driveway Sealer? by Frank

Frank — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:55:50 +0000

I’m seeing acrylic based sealers now, and I’m also be told that coal tar and asphalt based sealers are not available because of VOC regulations. I’m in the Chicago area and are either of these things true?

Comment on Garage Floor Paint Coatings by Andy

Andy — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:01:24 +0000

Hi Patty,
As long as the paint is adhering to the floor surface well you can apply an epoxy over it. There are three things you need to look out for though. First, be sure none of the paint is loose and peeling. If it is, you will need to get this all scraped up. Second, use a good quality degreaser to be sure there are no petroleum stains left on the surface. Usually if you scrub with a degreaser and use a pressure washer you will be fine. Third, you will need to rough up the surface by sanding in order to give the epoxy a something to adhere to. Be sure to get all the dust off before you apply your coating.
These are general recommendations for most epoxies. As always, follow the particular instructions of the product you decide to use.

Comment on Garage Floor Paint Coatings by Patty

Patty — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:38:52 +0000

We just bought a new house. The previous owners had previously painted the garage floor. The garage had been used as a workshop so there are house paint drippings and smudges on the floor. Can we simply repaint it with an epoxy paint, or is there something that needs to be done to the floor other than preasure washing? I have asked 10 different people and nobody seems to know the answer. Please help