Posted on February 8, 2010.
7 easy steps to apply the paint, garage floor If you want to make your garage floor to be beautiful, strong and durable, you have to apply paint to the surface. He is the best flooring for garages that are used as a workshop or repair center of cars. There are other options when it comes to improving the floor of your garage. But the use of paints, by far, is your best option.
Once you have decided to paint the surface of your garage, it is preferable that you schedule. Note that the solution requires drying time. This means that you're not supposed to use your garage for about 24-72 hours after application. If you do not plan, you could end up ruining the project altogether. The painting of the floor is preferable to the weekend or when you are off work. And start as soon as possible.
Materials:
1. Paint - epoxy, latex or polyurethane (Epoxy is the most popular choice)
2. Broom
3. clean cloths or mop
4. Bleach clean or concrete
5. hose sprayer or high pressure
6. Degreaser
7. brush
8. concrete repair compound
Nine. paint primer
10. Paint roller with extension pole
Procedure:
1. Test the absorption capacity of the surface parking. Pour water on the ground and estimate how long it would sink in. If the water does not soak and beads form on the surface of the square, the painting will not work. This indicates that the garage floor is sealed. It should first remove the seal with a compound or a particular use of an entirely different floor covering technique altogether.
2. Scrub all oil spots on the floor with a degreaser. Use a stiff brush to speed up the process. Wipe the surface with a damp mop or right after. Use a clean cloth that can absorb stains.
3. Clean the garage floor with a broom. Make sure there are no foreign objects visible on the surface. After sweeping, the floor should be ready for a wash. Try to remove all stains in addition to the use of bleach or a concrete cleaner. Put on the pressure for best results.
4. Completely wash the entire surface of the garage. Let dry. Use a vacuum to ensure that there would be no dirt on the surface. The soil must be completely dry before proceeding to the next step.
5. Repair any cracks visible on the concrete. The concrete repair compound will be useful here. Mix the dough and use to fill the cracks with. Let dry and you should be ready with your paint.
6. Before applying the solution, you might need to use a primer first. This compound would be to ensure that the paint would be a good bond with concrete. You will need the extension pole to reach all corners. Allow the primer to dry. It may take eight hours. That is why you must start the project of painting the garage floor in the morning.
7. When the primer is dry, the paint application that would happen. Use a roller to cover the entire floor. The brush will be handy on places that the roller can not reach. You're supposed to put two layers on the surface. Wait four hours before applying the second coat. The layers of paint must be completely dry after 24 hours or more. And you're done. You have painted your garage floor to perfection!