How to Refinish a Garage Floor Using Epoxy
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- Learn how to prep concrete for epoxy coatings and how to apply epoxy on a garage floor with an epoxy DIY kit. In this video, I will detail the process of preparing a garage floor concrete surface for the final coating of epoxy. This video will explain how to clean and degrease the concrete properly, tips for repairing large cracks and pitting in the concrete and how to acid etch the concrete. If you are preparing concrete or your garage floor because you want to finish it with epoxy this video will demonstrate exactly how to get that job done. Repairing and cleaning the concrete prior to applying any kind of epoxy coatings is one of the most important steps to ensure that the epoxy adheres properly to the concrete and so the floor looks awesome once you are finished with your DIY project! After repairing the cracks in the old concrete, I will be using the Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield garage floor coating kit to refinish the garage floor. If you are considering remodeling your garage or refinishing your garage concrete floor then this DIY video will come in handy. I will detail every step that you need to know in order to redo your garage floor with a DIY epoxy kit. Overall, In this Rust-Oleum Epoxyshield tutorial, you will learn how to etch concrete using Rust-Oleum's Clean and Etch Product, how to mix the 2-part epoxy solution, and how to roll on the mixed epoxy, how to decorate the epoxy with flakes and finally how to add an epoxy clear topcoat. If you are planning on redoing your garage floor and want a DIY budget solution this method will be perfect for you! For a few hundred bucks you can turn an old cracked garage into a DIY epoxy garage floor!
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0:00 Introduction
0:42 Clean Debris and Degrease Concrete
1:45 Mix Concrete and Repair Large Cracks
2:44 Clean Repaired Concrete Surface
3:18 Apply Concrete Primer
3:43 Repair Pitting by Resurfacing Concrete
5:28 Smooth and Clean the Repaired Concrete
5:52 Etch Concrete
6:41 Mix 2 Part Epoxy Solution
7:01 Trim In The Edges of Garage
7:44 Start Rolling Epoxy On In 4' Sections
8:28 Decorate with Flakes To Desired Texture
8:58 Halfway Through Mix 2nd Bag of Epoxy
9:20 Roll The Rest Of The Epoxy On
9:50 Complete Flake Texture To The Very Edge
10:22 Sweep Up Loose Flakes
10:29 Optional Step: Apply Clear Epoxy Topcoat - Навчання та стиль
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Thanks 🙏
Perfect timing, that's what I'm starting this weekend...
Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions.
Saving this for later! I will definitely use your video for my garage
did you end up doing it
Nice 👌
Thanks I appreciate it!!
You make it look so fun and exciting when you do this😫 what's the square footage on the garage?
Do the sprinkles make a non-slip surface? Great video. Seems the hardest part is emptying my garage! LOL
No, but you can add in a non-slip additive if you want. I decided not to use any non-slip additive and honestly the floor isn’t any more slippery than it was before.
@@_Shopfix Just thinking about when a puddle or wet spot exists. I might go with the non-slip additive. Thanks for a good video!
Plz. Provide material links
Would multiple clear coats make for a more durable finish? I realize most of the durability depends on surface prep and application process.
super want myself the same! I wonder how much it will cost?
This is one those projects you're better off going with a brand that sells quality epoxies. I've seen so many of these kits peel off in a matter of months. Partly because they're poor quality from the big box stores, and more so because the very instructions they give you is setting the floor up to fail.
There aren't a lot of quality epoxies that call for acid etching and excessive power washing. Renting a surface grinder is the best option for most people. Also, a lot of the patch work in this video requires a decent period of time to get acclimated before putting epoxy over. Some slabs will just not be suitable for epoxies, as the have too much moisture coming through.
There's a lot that should be considered before going and trying to do one of these DIY kits. It's cheap to throw them on, but it's expensive to fix once they start peeling and have to be redone.
I agree, grinding the floor is the most professional way to get the job done. However I think with the correct prep work even the Rusteleum products will hold up for quite awhile. I’ll definitely give an update to explain how this garage floor in the video holds up over the years as a reference. If it fails I’ll be sure to explain that so people are aware! I appreciate the thoughtful comment, take care!
@@_Shopfix Hopefully everything last. If the clear you added was a UV stable poly base, you shouldn't have the hot tire issue, and sun damage problem which are inherent with unprotected epoxy.
If you do get peeling, just note if it's accompanied with concrete on the underside. Sometimes the bond between the epoxy and concrete is fine, but the substrate just got weak and has let loose.
Either way, I'm in for a sub! Appreciate your content.
For the amount of tools and time needed to get this job done right, does it even work out in the end to do it yourself?
How long does a project like this take? Assuming you don't add in the time to clear out the area?
Is this epoxy suitable for garage with a car? Would it wear quickly under the front wheels? It steer inplace when I exit the garage, so it needs to handle this.
Can we do the same to the roof
Why didn't you fill the cracks in around the wall?
Seems like lots of time, money, and effort for a garage floor that's cracked and settling and will continue to do so. You fixed the cracks as they were in the moment but they will continue to open.
Any worry about hot tire pick-up?
Not at this moment, it’s always a possibility but I think the steps taken will ensure long lasting adhesion of the epoxy. It’s all about how you prep the floor.
Hot tires lifted the finish off my garage floor.