Epoxy Shield Garage Floor Sealer

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:28:21 +0000

Concrete surfaces are some of the toughest and most resilient around. That’s why they’re used in places of high traffic like garages and patios. Concrete actually becomes increasingly stronger over time. However, concrete can be difficult to clean especially when exposed to chemicals and oils. Car oils leaking from your vehicle can be very difficult or impossible to remove. Particulates like dust and metal can embed themselves into the concrete. To make clean up a lot easier and make your garage look great at the same time, you need to apply a coat of Epoxy Shield concrete floor paint.

The word “paint” in the name throws some people off from its true nature. This paint actually coats concrete surfaces with a thick layer of durable acrylic. Once applied, your concrete floor will be protected, but most importantly will be easy to clean. This concrete paint comes in many colors, with some offering texture chips for an added look. After one simple coat your floor will have uniform coverage. The acrylic dries hard and able to resist hot tires and chemicals.

A hot tire occurs when you drive your vehicle for an extended period of time on hot roads. The rubber can heat up to the point where it can melt or liquefy certain substances. Fortunately you don’t have to worry about this with Epoxy Shield products. The sealer is designed to resist these types of things, including chemicals. This sealer is resistant t many chemicals which usually harm other sealers. Because the acrylic dries into a super hard shell, you can count on it lasting for many years. Besides garage use, this sealer can be used outside on patios and around pools. Concrete sealers add another aspect of depth of your home that you may have not considered.

Many products fade over time due to UV sunlight damage. This paint by Epoxy Shield is resistant to both UV rays and weather conditions. By making your floors waterproof, you make it easy to clean up with a sponge or rag. If a chemical happens to spill on the ground, it will not stain after clean up. Some water and light chemical cleaner works like a charm. Bare concrete floors can look ragged over time as spot after spot of dirt builds up. Many times these stains are not removable. Instead of living with a dirty floor, cover it up with some concrete paint. The paint typically comes in a one gallon bucket. Epoxy Shield designed their paint to be durable both indoors and out.

Drylok Garage Floor Coating

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:22:32 +0000

Creating the perfect garage can take considerable time and effort. While setting up a workshop is a time consuming endeavor, there is an exceptionally easy way to add a professional flair to your garage in no time flat. Bare concrete can stain from automobile oils, shoe scuffing and more. Using a garage floor coating, you can turn your flooring into a sleek, cleanable surface in a color of your choice. Not only can you use this remarkable paint in your garage, but you can apply it to any concrete surface such as a patio or basement. A particular brand I recommend is called Drylok. Their concrete floor paint applies quickly, easily and smoothly. Any imperfections in the surface of your existing concrete will be hidden as the liquid dries over.

If you like to work in the garage, you have probably experienced times where you get the floor messy. Wood and metal shavings, car oils, chemicals and more come off with ease if you have a paint solution applied. It works so well because the paint dries over the entire concrete surface. The durable shell is smooth yet gives enough traction to prevent slipping. When you need to clean up after a job, simply use soap and water to remove debris. A sponge works well to remove tough spots.

With the cool design and aesthetic appeal of floor coatings, it’s a wonder that more people aren’t using it in their homes. Coatings like this don’t take all that much effort to apply. The typical application takes just a couple days. For the smoothest results, several coatings are applied. A simple hand brush can be used for the corners, while the rest of the floor is poured on. Gravity smooths out the concrete coating without any human intervention. All that is required on the user’s part is to start the initial spread. After the first coat is applied, the second and possibly third coats are applied about 24 hours apart. After curing the garage floor sealer will be ready to walk on.

Concrete paint by Drylok can also be used on wood. This non-flammable paint will not catch itself or application surfaces on fire, even when exposed to high heat such as a torch or cigarette. One large can of paint will cover approximately 500 square feet, more than enough for most garages. People who are sensitive to chemical odors will have no problem during application because Drylok is completely odorless. Trafficking, washing and weather don’t stand a chance against this latex based concrete paint.

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