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Why You Shouldn’t Acid Etch Concrete Before Applying Densifiers or Sealers

Shea Walker — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:11:51 +0000

Can I etch the concrete of my garage floor or workshop before applying a densifier or penetrating sealer? The short answer is no. A densifier or sealer will not perform as expected if you do so. It is one question we have received, and unfortunately, a mistake we have witnessed more often lately. It seems […]

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Don’t Make this Primer Mistake for RockSolid, EpoxyShield and Similar DIY Coating Kits

Shea Walker — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:16:30 +0000

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, what kind of concrete primer can be used for EpoxyShield, RockSolid, and similar […]

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Why do I Need to Etch Concrete for a Garage Floor Coating?

Shea Walker — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:37:28 +0000

“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 reading the application instructions. […]

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How a Pitted Garage Floor was Renewed with This Nohr-S Floor Coating Project

Shea Walker — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 23:30:04 +0000

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 his newfound knowledge to the test. The […]

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Rust-Oleum Concrete and Garage Recoat Primer Makes Recoats Easy

Shea Walker — Sat, 11 May 2019 02:22:36 +0000

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 floor primer is designed to take some of the labor out […]

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Proven methods to Remove Oil Stains in concrete garage floors, workshops, and Driveways

Shea Walker — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:47:23 +0000

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 eyesore to anyone who likes to maintain a […]

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