Should I Paint Or Epoxy My Garage Floor

Comparing garage floor paints.

Should i paint or epoxy my garage floor.

Adding an epoxy coating to my garage floor is outside my comfort zone. When a professional does this and by professional i mean someone that paints garage floors for a living they acid wash and or grind down your floor until it s bone white and then apply epoxy and paint. Go with a latex garage floor paint like drylok. So if you do decide to go this route i suggest hiring an experienced contractor with lots of references.

If you decide to apply one of the many magnificent epoxy coatings you introduce a wildcard into the equation dear tim. There are lots of places where the top finish and layer of the concrete has eroded away. If cost is most important. They get a very thick layer that is bonded to the concrete.

It helps if it s someone local where you can take a look at some of their past installations to see how they re holding up after time. In our experience the best garage floor finish is a two part epoxy because it s by far the most durable. Floor prep is important for painting but it s critical when using epoxy. Dirt grease and debris will prevent you from getting good adhesion and therefore a lasting finish.

Two part epoxies require that you mix a separate hardener catalyst into a base material. While painting your garage floor is the cheapest option to upgrading your garage floor some options are better than others.