Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield and RockSolid are arguably the most well-known DIY garage floor kits. As a result, we get more questions from our readers regarding their application and subsequent problems than any other coatings available. And one of the more common questions is, ... Read More about Don’t Make this Primer Mistake for RockSolid, EpoxyShield and Similar DIY Coating Kits
Concrete Prep
Why do I Need to Etch Concrete for a Garage Floor Coating?
“Why do I have to etch new concrete for a garage floor coating? After all, the concrete is new and shouldn't require etching, correct?" These are some of the most common questions we get from those who want to apply epoxy or a DIY garage floor coating kit. This happens after ... Read More about Why do I Need to Etch Concrete for a Garage Floor Coating?
How a Pitted Garage Floor was Renewed with This Nohr-S Floor Coating Project
A pitted winter garage floor is the bane to most any DIY garage floor coating project. It creates apprehension and often discourages many from attempting a coating on their own. However, one such reader of All Garage Floors took the time to research such a project and put ... Read More about How a Pitted Garage Floor was Renewed with This Nohr-S Floor Coating Project
Rust-Oleum Concrete and Garage Recoat Primer Makes Recoats Easy
Is your sealed bare concrete or older garage floor coating giving you second thoughts about recoating or applying new epoxy? If so, Rust-Oleum Garage and Interior Floor Primer may be the solution you are looking for. Introduced to make recoats easier, Rust-Oleum’s new garage ... Read More about Rust-Oleum Concrete and Garage Recoat Primer Makes Recoats Easy
Proven methods to Remove Oil Stains in concrete garage floors, workshops, and Driveways
Removing oil stains and grease from your concrete garage floor, driveway, or workshop can depend on the size and age of the stain, as well as the concrete's surface texture. Often, the best way to remove these stains varies from floor to floor. Regardless, they are an ... Read More about Proven methods to Remove Oil Stains in concrete garage floors, workshops, and Driveways
Grinding Versus Acid Etching Your Garage Floor
Grinding a garage floor versus acid etching is a topic of much discussion when it comes to preparing concrete for epoxy or other garage floor coatings. Also known as profiling, concrete surface prep sometimes comes as a surprise to people when they find out that you just ... Read More about Grinding Versus Acid Etching Your Garage Floor
Why Your Garage Floor is Dusting and How to Stop it
Do you sweep or clean the concrete of your garage floor only to have it feel gritty and dusty the next day? Even after washing it down, can you run your fingers over the concrete once it is dry and get a white, dusty film on your fingertips? If so, you may have a problem ... Read More about Why Your Garage Floor is Dusting and How to Stop it
Tips for Filling Contraction and Expansion Joints
One of the more common questions about garage floors is how to fill contraction and expansion joints. In particular, many would like to know if you can fill the joints on the garage floor before applying an epoxy coating. Still, others want to know if you can fill the joints ... Read More about Tips for Filling Contraction and Expansion Joints
Safe and Effective Alternatives to Acid Etching your Garage Floor
If you need to acid etch your garage floor, but are worried about the dangers of using muriatic acid, then do not fret. There are safer and effective alternatives to acid etching your concrete. Companies are now creating products that are environmentally safe to use, produce ... Read More about Safe and Effective Alternatives to Acid Etching your Garage Floor
Perform Fast and Easy Crack Repairs with Xtreme Set 100
Performing crack repairs for a garage floor is never fun. It slows things up and can even delay applying a coating to the concrete if you are trying to get the job completed in a weekend. Most crack repair products require 4-24 hours for the material to cure. Thanks to ... Read More about Perform Fast and Easy Crack Repairs with Xtreme Set 100
We Get Good Results When Reviewing L3000 Densifier by Foundation Armor
Concrete densifiers can be an invaluable treatment for your garage floor when used correctly. Though they technically are not a concrete sealer, they can harden the surface of your concrete, reduce dusting, and even slow down moisture intrusion. So when we found ourselves in ... Read More about We Get Good Results When Reviewing L3000 Densifier by Foundation Armor
How to Check if your Garage Floor has a Sealer
Before you can apply a coating, paint, or sealer to your garage floor, the first thing you need to do is determine whether or not the concrete has previously been sealed. This helps to determine how you will need to prep your concrete, if at all, before application. Unless ... Read More about How to Check if your Garage Floor has a Sealer