Trying to figure out the best garage floor epoxy coating system for your garage as well as your budget isn’t always easy. With so many epoxy products, manufacturers, and commercial installers to choose from, it can be frustrating and somewhat overwhelming if you don’t know exactly what you want or how an epoxy coating system works.
The easiest way to tackle this problem is to break it down into the different types of epoxy products available and explain how they are installed together as systems. You can choose to purchase and install the epoxy yourself or hire a garage floor coating contractor with their own products. Either way, our goal here is to help eliminate the confusion about epoxy and to educate you on the different options available in order to choose the best epoxy for you.
What you don’t want to be fooled by are the many ignorant epoxy reviews that you can find online. These are usually titled as “The Top 10 Epoxy Garage Floor Coatings” or something similar. These are articles written by people who have little to any knowledge of concrete coatings in general.
There are many reputable brands of epoxy available. What it comes down to when determining the best coating for your garage floor is, what type of epoxy is it and how is it used as part of a system? So please read on to learn what constitutes your basic epoxy products and systems all the way to the best that you can install for your garage floor.
Waterborne Epoxy Paint
Water based epoxy is easy to apply and has a longer pot life that reduces the worry of getting it applied as quickly as other epoxy products require. It’s almost as easy to apply as paint and is why it’s advertised as epoxy paint. Because of this, it is the favorite type that companies like to market to the DIY crowd.
Your first choice is the “do it yourself” epoxy paint kits by brands such as RustOleum or Quikrete for example. They can be purchased from your local home improvement center or hardware store for anywhere from $50 to $70 depending on brand and are available in either gray or tan.
These kits are designed as a single coat system with roughly 50% solids content of epoxy and a coverage rate of around 250 square feet. They roll on easy and cure to a thin coat of approximately 3 mils with a matte to semi-gloss finish.
Though inexpensive, this is the least durable of epoxy to apply. They are based on older formulations and are not the best value for your dollar. Their resistance to stains and chemicals are not as good as other types of garage floor epoxy and they are susceptible to hot tire lift.
If you like the easier application requirements of water based epoxy, you can increase the durability and protection with a more professional multi-coat kit that offers a second coat of epoxy clear as a top coat. This also doubles the coating thickness from 3 mils to 6 mils. Some brands such as The Original Color Chips offer kits such as these. They are a better value for the money with more current epoxy formulations and pricing starting around $175.
High Solids Epoxy
The next step up is the commercial grade epoxy products. They have the best resistance to stains, chemicals, and abrasion. They also have high solids content with the best being 100% solids epoxy.
The 100% solids single coat system is much thicker and will cure to approximately 10 mils or more depending on the brand. In fact, a single coat of 100% solids epoxy is more durable than two coats of a typical water based product. High solids epoxy make for a great color base coat to a multi-coat system due to their high build and are available in many choices of color options as well.
Cost for these commercial grade products vary depending on the solids content and brand. Expect to pay a minimum of $115 for clear epoxy only that will cover 250 square feet. The price goes up from there for standard colors and custom tints. For an average price of $180, many of these kits include the tools required to apply them plus a bag of colored acrylic paint flakes or chips to apply to the floor as well.
Though this type of epoxy is a much better value, it is not as DIY friendly as water based epoxy. It has a much thicker viscosity and needs to be back rolled when applied. The pot life is shorter as well, requiring that it be applied to the garage floor within 30 – 40 minutes after mixing.
Clear Epoxy or Polyurethane Top Coats
To improve upon the single coat 100% solids epoxy, the next step is to add a coat or two of clear epoxy or polyurethane. This is referred to as the top coat. This clear coat system adds not only durability and thickness, but is also what gives your floor that deep gloss and shine.
If adding a topcoat, you also have the option of adding additional paint chips to your base coat. They can be sprinkled on sparingly or they can be applied to full refusal. Full refusal is the process of throwing on chips until they don’t stick anymore.
There are two reasons you may want to do a full refusal broadcast. The first is that it will give the floor some texture, increase thickness for durability, and help to produce an anti-slip surface. The second reason is pure cosmetics. With the multitude of different colored chip combinations to choose from, you can give your garage floor any custom look that you like.
Best Garage Floor Epoxy Coating System
The best coating that you can apply to your garage floor will be a premium multi-coat epoxy system. This will consist of a primer coat, 100% solids basecoat, acrylic colored paint chips if you desire, and one or two topcoats of clear epoxy or polyurethane. It’s not uncommon for such a floor to be between 30 and 40 mils in thickness. These type of floor systems can last 15-20 years or more.
Any premium epoxy system will involve a primer. Most primers will be anywhere from 50% to 70% solids content which will make for a thinner coat and consistency. There are many reasons for using a primer. The thinner consistency allows for the epoxy to seep deeper into the pores of the concrete to create a better bond. It also creates better adhesion for your basecoat and helps to prevent pinholes and bubbles which are caused from out gassing of the concrete.
Though this epoxy system is the most expensive of garage flooring options, this floor coating will give you the best return for your dollar. Cost varies depending on the size of your garage. Expect a minimum cost of $850 in materials for an epoxy primer, color base coat, acrylic color flakes, and clear top coat for an average sized 2-car garage if installing it yourself. Garage flooring contractors start around $4.50 a square foot for a similar system and go up in price from there.
Final notes
If you are going to apply an epoxy coating yourself you can create any one of the above combinations. Just remember when looking at different brands, compare both the coverage rate and solids content along with the price. If product A covers 250 square feet per container and product B covers 300 square feet per container, you are much better off going with product B if you have a 540 square foot garage. Do not attempt to stretch it out or you are destined to receive poor results.
Another factor to consider is the supplies that come with these kits. Some brands include rollers, mixing paddles, spiked shoes, paint brushes and other supplies in their price. Lastly is checking to see if they offer technical support. If this is your first time at applying a good quality epoxy and you want to make sure all your questions are answered, a manufacturer with good customer service is worth every penny.
If you are looking into hiring a contractor to install an epoxy coating for your garage floor, make sure to ask how many coats they use and what each coat does. Many times flooring contractors will substitute lessor quality epoxy or less coats in order to compete in price.
So remember when choosing the best epoxy coating for your garage floor and budget is to make sure you have enough to cover your floor. Multiple coats will increase the wear and durability of the floor and always go with a higher solids content if you can afford it. The dollar cost average over time for the floor is much better if you do. And finally, if applying the floor coating yourself, choose an epoxy manufacturer with good customer service to insure a good experience and a quality floor.
Bethany says
Hi-
We recently pulled up carpet and vinyl in our home. (concrete is 8 years old but in great shape) The concrete is white- due to paint from when they built our home. We want to have a grey polished concrete for the interior of the home. Can you recommend what products to use for a DYI project?? Do we need to prep floor by just cleaning? Is epoxy better or stain over this paint?
Sincerely,
Overwhelmed and Confused
Bethany
Shea says
Hi Bethany. If you want to do any type of decorative treatment to the concrete you will need to remove the old paint first. The Diamabrush grinding method works well for this. Once the paint is removed you pretty much have a blank canvas to work with. Polishing concrete is an involved and expensive task and definitely not a DIY project. Epoxy will not give you a polished look either. Metallic epoxy can give you some beautiful grays, but applying it is more difficult than regular epoxy. It can be done DIY, but you need to be confident in your DIY abilities.
One easy option would be a glossy MMA acrylic with a gray tint. Another would be an acetone dye and a glossy clear top coat of acrylic or epoxy/polyurethane combo for a truly tough finish. Keep doing some research on the topic as well as google search under images for the type of flooring that interests you in order get a better idea of what you want.
Dave Comer says
I’m having my previously epoxied floor blasted to take the old epoxy off. Also, there is an area where the cement has chipped away. Should I do something about that area or can I get awat with covering it with epoxy? thanks, Dave
Shea says
Hello Dave. Yes, you should repair the chipped area first before applying the epoxy. An epoxy slurry (mixture of sand and epoxy) works very well for this. You can read more about how to use an epoxy slurry here. You will find it near the middle of the post.
Austin says
Hey shea this site has been so helpful with all the info. I’m at the point of trying to start a buiness installing epoxy for garages. My first question would be what company would you suggest for buying my epoxy supplies? Aswell as is theres anything else you think I should research or be very knowledgable about before I begin all of this.
Thanks so much in advance for all the help!
Shea says
Hello Austin. There is quite a lot that goes into starting your own epoxy business besides finding a good supplier. We recommend finding someone near your area if possible that you can drive to or fly a short distance to in order to get some training about how to best use their products. The comments section does not provide enough room for this topic. Email us if you like and we can give you more info.
Haresh Narine says
I have a 2 car garage .I would like to know which type of epoxy you would recommend to me,and where I can purchase it from.Thanks Haresh.
Shea says
Hi Haresh. We don’t have enough information about your garage and how you plan to use it to make a recommendation. We suggest reading through some of the articles here to learn a bit more about epoxy flooring. As far as purchasing it, our sponsors Legacy Industrial and EpoxyMaster are both great vendors and a good place to start. If want something that is going to last, don’t purchase the inexpensive epoxy flooring kits that you can find from the home improvement centers.
Paul says
Do you have any recommendations for what to put down on a basement floor? What about basement cinder block wall? I was looking at Legacy Industrial and sent them two messages with the same question, and I have not received a reply from them.
Shea says
Hi Paul. Have you conducted a moisture test first to see if your basement floor qualifies for epoxy? Also, are you thinking of applying epoxy to the walls?
Wilkster says
Great information here.
I live in Canada and its getting harder to get good quality product.
I am looking at a penetrating sealer called Enviroseal 20 which is a 20% silane penetrating sealer. Can you comment on the durability of this product. I read your sealer articles but I can’t find a siliconate penetrating sealer here in Canada.
Shea says
Hello Wilkster. Most all penetrating sealers are durable, with some exceptions, when applied correctly. They penetrate into the concrete and cannot wear out unless the concrete does. How long they remain active however depends on type of sealer used.
Silanes last about 5 to 8 years. They do a fairly good job at sealing concrete but need heavy saturation (multiple coats) to work most effectively and last a long time. They work well for water and salt repelling. However, silanes are hydrocarbon based and can remain chemically active in concrete. What this means to you is that if it is applied too lightly or after it starts to dissipate from the surface (about a year or so), the chemicals that remain active are looking for something to react with. If you spill oil, gas, or some other petroleum product on the floor, the silane will react with it and permanently bond with the oil causing a permanent stain. This is why they are not the best choice for a garage.
A better choice would be a siliconate sealer. They will last the life of your concrete and do not need to be reapplied. Plus their stain resistance is much better. One good product that we can recommend that ships to Canada is V-Seal 101. We gave them a call and they will ship to Canada. You just need to phone your order in.
jim hagee says
I have freshly poured gypcrete base over which I would like to apply a water-based epoxy. I’m looking for adhesion to the gypcrete, thus the water-based product. Next I want to glue rough-cut spruce flooring to the epoxy seal layer. This spruce has 0% moisture. Lastly I want a very durable and scuff resistant high solids epoxy, topped with clear coat as the final wear coat. What products and/or techniques do you recommend for this desired flooring system.
Shea says
Hello Jim. We know that there are many issues and various opinions on the proper/best way to install wood flooring over gypcrete. Your plan is a new one for us.
Your best bet is to apply an epoxy primer over the gypcrete. You will get the best penetration and adhesion this way. Keep in mind however that the epoxy is not going to reinforce the gypcrete or keep it from crumbling underneath the coating. Once the epoxy cures, it will need to be sanded to provide a rough finish for the glue to adhere to.
Once the wood floor is put down, it will need to be prepped with sanding in order for the epoxy to adhere. We recommend using an ultra clear epoxy. Your final top coat is the one that needs to be abrasion resistant. For that we would recommend a high performance polyurethane coating. Polyurethane is much more resistant to scratches than epoxy and is available in different glosses as well.
Our recommendation is to contact Scotty from Legacy Industrial. Talk to him as his company deals in commercial coating products that are not available from your home improvement centers. He can make the proper recommendations for you and I believe he has the ultra clear epoxy as well.
McCoy says
What’s the best garage floor coating system for filling in and sealing cracks in the concrete? The floor is just over 1 year old and I assume all of the settling has occurred.
Shea says
Hello Mccoy. Floor coating systems are not designed for filling and sealing cracks. With the exceptions to small hairline and spider cracks, all cracks in the surface should be repaired first with an epoxy gel crack filler or appropriate crack repair product. You can read more about crack repairs here.
High solids epoxy or better yet, 100% solids epoxy create your thickest coatings and are best at hiding small imperfections and filling in the cracks that are considered too small for typical repair. A multi-coat system that includes primer, base color coat, color flakes broadcast to full refusal, and a clear coat do the best at hiding any irregularities, repairs and small surface cracks.
caroline bird says
hello, we are looking for a expoxy flooring product for our doggie daycare center. we need something that is water resistant and NON SLIP as the dogs will be running on it during the day. Any help appreciated as I am getting very confused, we live in Canada so we need products we can purchase from Canada. we will be installing this ourselves. thanks someone did suggest the type of flooring used in prisons as it is very hard wearing.
Shea says
Hi Caroline. For a DIY application, we recommend a system that consists of a high solids epoxy base coat with two top coats of high performance polyurethane. The polyurethane is more scratch resistant than epoxy and has much better abrasion resistance. It develops less micro scratches that can be a breeding ground for the bacteria that leads to kennel cough. You can add an anti-slip aggregate to the final coat of the polyurethane. The high solids epoxy is considered the build and color coat. It adheres much better to the concrete than polyurethane does. This is a very common system for dog kennels.
We are not familiar with vendors in Canada, but we do know that EpoxyMaster ships product to Cananda. They have 100% solids epoxy kits and they sell the polyurethane top coat as well. You can find them here.
Molly says
Are there any systems that would work on asphalt instead of just concrete? We have a 5600 sq ft covered area we would like to enclose and turn into a machine/welding shop but asphalt itself is not a good surface for such. We thought about topcoating with 2″ of cement but am wondering if just doing a good quality epoxy coating would be better. The asphalt is fairy thick (4″) with a solid base (6″), 5 years old, and in excellent condition.
Shea says
Hello Molly. Unfortunately there are not any systems designed for asphalt. Asphalt is soft (relative to concrete) and creates a whole host of problems for coatings. They will not work. It’s not recommended to lay concrete over asphalt either, but it can be done. You need a minimum depth of 4″ however for it to be successful.
Leslie says
We are wanting to put a good quality epoxy finish on our garage floor. We want something that is going to last at least 10 years. We are wanting to do it ourselves. What brand would you recommend. We have about 900 sq ft.
Also how do we make sure we are buying a quality product?
Shea says
Hello Leslie. First, I recommend you read this article we wrote about reading technical data sheets for coatings. It explains how you can compare and contrast product as well as help determine the quality. You will want to purchase a high solids (90% or greater) epoxy as your base color coat. An epoxy primer coat is highly recommended along with a high performance polyurethane or polyurea top coat. A high solids epoxy will provide almost the same protection as a 100% solids and is easier to work with.
As far as brand goes, it’s more important who you buy it from and not what brand. Most floor coating products sold are made by a small handful of manufacturers that do not sell product to the general public. It’s generally sold to vendors who label it as their own brand. There are just a few who actually manufacture their own product. EpoxyMaster is an example. There are many floor coating vendors that offer great product, our sponsors included. Garage Flooring LLC and Legacy Industrial are more examples. Do not buy from a home improvement center. Most will not have any of what we listed anyways and they know little about epoxy floor coatings. Customer service is extremely important and it’s good to check if they are available for questions on the weekends since that is when most DIY jobs are done.
bill says
Have a 3 car garage with dampness problems. Best solution?
Shea says
Are you just looking to solve the dampness problem Bill or do you want to epoxy the floor as well?
bill says
Epoxy floor as well, was going to grind floor. Prime it and two coat it, what products would you recommend.
Shea says
OK then. If you want an epoxy coating and you know you have a dampness problem Bill, you will need to do a calcium chloride moisture test to see how much moisture you have. You can get more info about it here. In the meantime, I recommend contacting Scotty from Legacy Industrial and explain what you want to do. They have excellent product, including moisture vapor primers for epoxy. He can make a recommendation for you based on the amount of moisture your floor is producing as well as make any other recommendations based on your moisture issues. Keep in mind, if you have too much moisture you may have to opt for a different flooring option.
Judy says
Can you please clarify:
1) Base coat & top coat will be applied after the primer is applied. correct?
2) What is the difference between the primer and base coat? If primers will be anywhere from 50% to 70% solids content, what is the best solid content for the base coat ?
3) Do you have any epoxy product comparison between different manufacturers? This would be very helpful.
Thanks
Judy
Shea says
Hello Judy and great questions. I will answer them accordingly.
1) Correct – Primer coat, base coat (color coat), color flakes (optional), then top coats
2) Besides the lower solids content, primers are also less viscous. They penetrate deeper for better adhesion and they allow for the release of trapped and/or displaced air within the concrete. They are sometimes referred to as the ugly coat. For best performance and durability, the base coat should be a high solids content of greater than 90%.
3) We don’t do product comparisons, however, you can actually compare for yourself by reviewing the technical data sheets for the product in question. Many vendors of concrete sealers and garage floor coatings buy their product from a small handful of coating manufacturers and then sell them under their own label. High performance coatings tend to share similar qualities. The TDS sheets, as well as reputable vendors, will reveal the solids content and performance capabilities of their product. The good vendors have great customer service and should be able to help select what is best for you based on your needs. Most coating failures are due to improper application and/or poor surface concrete preparation. They are rarely caused from bad product.
Archie says
Any 100% eco friendly solution to clear epoxy my garage. Got some birds living on property and dont want to disturb/harm them. Thanks!
Shea says
None of these coatings are 100% eco friendly Archie. Eco friendly coatings with good resistance to chemicals, oils, and wear do not exist. Water based epoxy has the lowest of VOC’s with low fumes and are commonly applied indoors.
JoJo says
We are doing a DIY project at my mother’s home. She is in her 80’s and wants her carport floor (which is concrete) painted. We have explained that we can use an Epoxy product w/ color chips and give her a beautiful patio. My husband will have to patch places in the concrete first. What Epoxy system would you recommend for this project?
Shea says
Hello Jojo. Is this an open carport? Does it have any direct exposure to sun?
Joe says
Unfortunately had the Behr 1 part expoxy applied to my garage floor and need to know the best way to remove this before a better expoxy is applied.
Shea says
Hello Joe. The easiest way to remove it is to grind the floor. We have an article here on how to do it. You would need the Diamabrush removal tool.
Peter says
I have read this page and most every other page on this site for the last several hours and found the information incredibly helpful. I have decided to go with a high solids epoxy followed by a clear epoxy or polyurethane top coat. My question is, where do I find or buy these products and which products or brands are recommended.
Sorry if this has been covered and I missed it. Just not sure where / what to buy beyond the cheaper options I can find at Home Depot and Lowes.
Thank you!
Shea says
It’s a good question Peter and the subject of a future article. The best places to purchase such products are generally from the specialty floor coating vendors which you can find online. Very few brick and mortar stores provide commercial quality coatings and if they do, you usually have to be a contractor to purchase it. The online vendors have very high quality product, much of it commercial quality in fact. The customer service is generally much better as well since they want to make sure your project is successful. We suggest visiting the many sponsors that we have on the right sidebar of our site or near the bottom if you use a tablet or mobile device. Sometimes it can be more helpful to give them a call, tell them about your intended project, and they can help you choose the right coatings.
Peter says
Thank you for the quick reply. I will try some of the advertised vendors.
Thank you!
Matt says
I have a hallway at work that has vinyl composite tiles the hallway has no windows and only foot traffic on a regular basis. I had a cleaning crew come in and strip the entire hallway of all old wax. I’d like to prime the floor w 123 primer and apply seal Krete slate grey base color. In addition I would like to paint our department logo on the middle of the hallway in oil based rust oleum paint… My question is if I do this will seal kretes epoxy clear coat completely protect the entire floor and adhere to the oil based paint. I am willing to let the mural cure for a few weeks before applying the epoxy..
Thanks
Matt
Shea says
Hello Matt. Seal Krete does not make an epoxy clear coating that we are aware of. They do offer a clear acrylic sealer for painted surfaces, however, called Clear Seal. It works fine for water based acrylic paints but not oil based paints. You can get more info from their TDS sheet here.
Matt says
That’s what I picked up at lowes the concrete protective sealer gloss.. If you don’t think that will seal over the oil based mural. What type of paint do you recommend for my design before I apply the epoxy sealer to finish the job?
Matt
Shea says
Just to make sure we are both on the same page Matt, the products you are referring to are not true epoxy products. They are an acrylic paint or clear acrylic coating. Actual epoxy is a 2-Part resinous coating. If you are unsure, you can read more about the differences here. If you want to use the Clear-Seal by Seal Krete, we recommend painting your logo using the same Epoxy-Seal paint. One of the nice features of the this paint is that it comes in many colors. You can view their color selection here. Just scroll the page down to see them.
Matt says
Shea,
Unfortunately I still have many more questions since my project is very difficult to explain. I don’t want to take up your time going back and forth in this forum. Wish I could call you directly. Thanks again for your input.
Matt
Shea says
Just send us an email through our contact page Matt.
Amanda says
We are opening up a heavy duty repair shop and are trying to find a quality epoxy. The concrete floors were poured today and we had the contractors leave the concrete bare, (no sealer), in hopes of having it epoxied by the time the build is complete. The issue I’m having is knowing which products are going to hold up to the job. We do primarily semi truck maintenance so the equipment, trucks, and parts are extremely heavy. I’m looking for something that will hold up and will look good for years to come. Any suggestions on a brand and/or company? We’d probably diy the job.
Shea says
Hello Amanda. We recommend calling ArmorPoxy and/or Scotty at Legacy Industrial. Both companies supply commercial quality coatings to the public and professional installers. They will have exactly what you need at a good price and with free shipping. Tell them about your project and be sure to ask about discounts if you are over 1000 square feet. They deal with these types of requirements all the time and are very helpful with DIY install questions as well.
jason brabazon says
i am looking at doing a epoxy floor in my new garage,the concrete floor is not poured yet. so my question is for you is should i leave the floor finish a little rough like a broom finish for the epoxy to adhere to?
Shea says
No Jason. You would finish the concrete just as you normally would. A broom finish is the worst for epoxy because it is structurally weak (the fine edges want to break off) and it requires grinding to knock it down. New concrete or not, you still need to prep the surface by either acid etching or grinding in order to open up the pores of the concrete.
Glen says
I am so overwhelmed. I am looking to protect my garage floor, don’t need the showroom look. What is your advise for protecting long term, but also something that is a easy DIY? Like to keep it less than $500 for 400 sq ft and less than 2 days of work.
Thanks
Shea says
Hello Glen. Long term protection, easy DIY, and lower cost does create some limits. You do have a couple of options however. The first is a penetrating sealer combination which includes a densifier and oil repelling sealer. It protects and seals the concrete without changing the look of it. You can read about it here.
The next option would be a concrete coating called Rust Bullet. Provided that your garage floor is in good shape, it just requires cleaning of the concrete and then applying a minimum of two coats. We have more info on Rust Bullet here. It may push your $500 budget a little for two coats, but it is the easiest coating to apply since you don’t need all the prep work of a typical coating and it will last for many years.
Glen Flanders says
What about a penetrating sealer covered with a solvent based acrylic sealer like the ones Concrete Sealers USA offers? I assume the weak link here is the acrylic sealer and the likelihood I would have to reseal every 2 years…is that correct? Or can I expect a longer life since its inside and not on a patio?
Only reason I ask, I am looking at doing that to my stamped concrete patio, thought I would save some money buy doing both jobs at the same time.
Thanks for you feedback!
Shea says
You can only apply one or the other Glen. If you apply a penetrating sealer, you can’t apply a topical film forming sealer such as acrylic. The penetratin sealer blocks the topical sealer from soaking into the concrete to form a mechanical bond. Acrylic is not a long lasting coating for a garage and why it wasn’t suggested based on your requirements. It will require the occasional reapplication maintenance and isn’t the best choice for a busy garage. Acrylics do best for those that want a glossy looking finish in mild climates, use the garage just to park the cars, and don’t do any vehicle maintenance. The last must longer for concrete that only sees foot traffic such as patios and walkways. There are other coatings out there within your budget, but it requires a minimum of acid etching the concrete before application.
Glen says
Ok, thank you for the replies. I think I will look into the Rust Bullet option more. I do have some stains and cracks on the floor, so I was expecting a little prep work…so acid etching wouldn’t be out of the question.
Seems like either way, rust bullet is the way to go.
Thanks again
mark says
“It’s not uncommon for such a floor to be between 30 and 40 mils in thickness”
Are you sure about these numbers? That’s close to 2 inches thick!
Shea says
Hello Mark. I think you may have carried your zeros in the wrong direction. 40 mils is .04″.
Tom says
Hello,
Great article with useful info. I have two car residential garage and I am contemplating if I should use regular epoxy or the metallic epoxy. I am not sure if the later will look better for a home garage? I work on my cars and drop tools so need something that will last a good 10 years. Any opinions or recommendations? I have just finished grinding the concrete and have no moisture issues.
Shea says
Metallic epoxy looks great Tom, but it’s not the best idea for a garage where you do a lot of work on cars. Because it is so glossy, small scratches and such really stand out. If you are dropping tools, moving jacks around, and etc, a more traditional epoxy system is going to look better for much longer.
samantha Groff says
We have a room that has concrete under carpet, It is carpet glued down. We want to epoxy the concrete to be used as an in home salon. What is the best option for doing it our self. It doesn’t matter the price we want it to last. The salon Im in now has the floor epoxied and it is chipping everywhere and looks terrible. I dont know what they used but I dont want that to happen!
Shea says
Hello Samantha. Since you had carpet that was glued down, you will need to grind the surface in order to remove the glue and properly prep the concrete for the epoxy. If you go with a commercial quality epoxy coating you should not have any issues. There are many to choose from. We would recommend contacting Garage Flooring LLC, ArmorPoxy, GarageCoatings.com, EpoxyMaster, or Legacy Industrial just to name a few.