Learning how to clean an epoxy garage floor coating isn’t hard. In fact, one of the primary reasons for having a floor coating is the ease of maintenance. Using the right equipment and cleaners will help ensure a clean, glossy surface for years to come. These cleaning tips ... Read More about Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Garage Floor Coatings
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10 Reasons You Should Add a Clear TopCoat to Your Epoxy Floor
Should I apply a clear top coat to my epoxy garage floor coating? This is a reasonable question that pops up from time to time for the average DIY'er looking to save some money. The real question, however, is why wouldn’t you apply a clear coat? After all, there are ... Read More about 10 Reasons You Should Add a Clear TopCoat to Your Epoxy Floor
Epoxy Paint or Epoxy Coating; Do you Know the Difference?
There is an abundance of confusion today among homeowners looking to apply paint or a coating to their garage floor. Should it be epoxy paint or an epoxy coating? Is there a difference? If so, which is best? It’s not always easy to tell since many of the DIY garage floor ... Read More about Epoxy Paint or Epoxy Coating; Do you Know the Difference?
The Facts on RockSolid’s New Polycuramine Floor System
When RockSolid introduced its new line of Polycuramine garage floor and interior coatings, we were left scratching our heads at first. After all, what in the heck is Polycuramine? We admit we had never heard of it before. Moreover, what happened to the old RockSolid Polyurea ... Read More about The Facts on RockSolid’s New Polycuramine Floor System
Top 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid when Applying Epoxy
Are you planning a DIY garage floor epoxy installation? If so, consider this a “must read” if you want to avoid the most common errors that people make when applying a garage floor coating. From peeling epoxy floors to bad finishes, these 5 mistakes will cover 95% of all ... Read More about Top 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid when Applying Epoxy
Learn the Basics When Comparing Epoxy Coatings
When you start considering an epoxy coating for your garage floor, it doesn’t take long to realize that not all are created equal. You soon find that there is water based and solvent based epoxy. Some manufacturer’s state they offer only 100% solids epoxy. Some are much ... Read More about Learn the Basics When Comparing Epoxy Coatings
How to Use Anti-Slip Additives for Garage Floor Coatings
One of the primary concerns about epoxy flooring or any other coating for the garage, is how slippery it may be when wet and what can be done in terms of an anti-slip additive to create a non-skid surface. Is it even necessary at all? The topic can get confusing with ... Read More about How to Use Anti-Slip Additives for Garage Floor Coatings
Cold Weather Tips for Applying an Epoxy Coating
When fall arrives and temperatures start dropping across the country, it's a good time to share some tips about applying epoxy to your garage floor in colder weather. Fall isn't too late for your epoxy flooring project in most areas of the country but for others however, ... Read More about Cold Weather Tips for Applying an Epoxy Coating
How to Apply Epoxy over Vinyl Composite Tile
VCT tiled garage floors require regular maintenance that includes waxing and the occasional stripping. However, homeowners who love their VCT but not the regular maintenance of the floor have been asking; Can you apply a clear epoxy coating over VCT tiles? The short ... Read More about How to Apply Epoxy over Vinyl Composite Tile
How to Acid Etch your Garage Floor for the Best Results
Acid etching the garage floor is sometimes the only viable alternative for many DIY home owners when prepping concrete correctly to accept a coating. It isn’t hard to do, but certain safety precautions and steps need to be taken to insure a successful and safe outcome. ... Read More about How to Acid Etch your Garage Floor for the Best Results
How to Remove Tire Marks from Epoxy Garage Floor Coatings
One of the occasional questions we receive is how to remove tire marks or tire stains from epoxy and other garage floor coatings. This is usually followed up by the second question of why does this happen? After all, it can be a bit frustrating to put down a nice coating to ... Read More about How to Remove Tire Marks from Epoxy Garage Floor Coatings
The Exotic Look of Metallic Epoxy Garage Floors
Metallic epoxy floor coatings are a hot new trend that is slowly finding its way into the home as a very high-tech and exotic-looking garage flooring option. These coatings create a glossy and deep-looking floor with a variety of different colors and visual effects. Some ... Read More about The Exotic Look of Metallic Epoxy Garage Floors