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
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How to Fix or Prevent a Rough Textured Color Flake Coating
One trend that we have begun to see more of is complaints about very rough-textured surfaces of newly installed garage floor coatings. This concern is more prevalent among homeowners who have paid for professional installations. However, it does happen occasionally with DIY ... Read More about How to Fix or Prevent a Rough Textured Color Flake Coating
How to Apply an Epoxy Garage Floor Coating – A DIY Guide
Learning the basics of how to apply an epoxy garage floor coating isn’t hard. A quick search on the internet will reveal a list of simple 8 step plans to get it done or an abundance of short videos to watch. They make it look easy enough. However, the more stressful part is ... Read More about How to Apply an Epoxy Garage Floor Coating – A DIY Guide
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 to Choose and Apply Color Flakes for Your Epoxy Coating
Often referred to as color flakes, color chips, or epoxy paint chips, these little explosions of color can help create some beautiful custom garage floor coatings with just a little creativity. Besides some distinct advantages to using them, they also tend to create a lot of ... Read More about How to Choose and Apply Color Flakes for Your Epoxy Coating
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
How to Ensure Even Color Match with Garage Floor Coating Kits
There is nothing more frustrating than applying two or more epoxy coating kits to your garage floor, only to discover that the colors do not match after the coating has cured. You can clearly see where the application of the first coating kit ended and where the second kit ... Read More about How to Ensure Even Color Match with Garage Floor Coating Kits
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
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
Why You Should Use an Epoxy Primer for Your Garage Floor Coating
When to use an epoxy primer coating is a subject that is often overlooked by the average DIY installer who is investing in a premium garage floor coating. Many people aren’t aware that they exist or think it’s just an added cost by the manufacturer or vendor they don’t ... Read More about Why You Should Use an Epoxy Primer for Your Garage Floor Coating