The purpose of the acid is to open up the pores in the concrete so that they can better accept the epoxy.
Diy concrete epoxy coating.
You ll need to have the items out of the.
It sounds scary but is actually super simple just mix the powdered acid with water all the exact measurements and instructions are in the kit pour it out on your concrete and use a stiff bristle broom to rub it in.
Ideally they need to be protected by an epoxy or resin seal.
As mentioned earlier epoxy coatings can yield a stronger longer lasting finish than paint for certain applications.
Epoxy coatings can also give you a more polished glossy look so it s often recommended to use mix in anti slip compounds to offset the slicker finish.
Remove everything from your garage floor.
Application of individual epoxy resin coatings to floors.
Preparation for metallic coating.
Diy epoxy garage floor tutorial.
You want to apply an epoxy coating or a concrete stain to your concrete garage floor or patio for example.
This old house host kevin o connor assists epoxy coating expert doug fasching in creating a good looking hardwearing stain resistant garage floor.
Restore a garage epoxy coating is a 100 solid high build garage floor epoxy coating that undergoes a chemical reaction that results in a thick coating tightly bonded to the prepared surface.
Clean oil spills and remove paint.
Most failures occur due to improper prep of the floor.
Restore a garage is an advanced water based concrete epoxy floor coating system used for maximum protection and longevity.
Staining uses permanent flake free colorings that can be applied to new or existing concrete surfaces and offer multiple coloring options.
They do well on covered patios but have a tendency to wear in high traffic areas.
The method of application of the finished.
One of the most important aspects when working with two component.
Many products claim that you can do it yourself but do they tell the whole story.
Other concrete coating options to consider.
We have mentioned before that preparation for an epoxy coating or concrete staining is key.
Mixing resin these points must be observed.
Staining will not cover existing imperfections.
Materials two part high gloss epoxy kit 1 gal 250 sf concrete floor patch degreaser painter s tape 1 2 nap roller cover clay cat litter.
Apply the colored epoxy paint base coat.