Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Evaluating Concrete Garage Floor Offers

Just a coat or two of garage floor paint can instantly spruce up your garage floor.


Painting your concrete garage floor with garage floor paint--often called epoxy--can accomplish several things: cover unsightly stains and concrete imperfections; prevent stains from adhering to your garage floor; make the concrete surface less slippery; and improve the appearance of the garage.


Three-Layer System


Not all garage floor paints/epoxies are created equal, so it is important to understand the differences to make the best decision when purchasing garage floor epoxy. The three-layer epoxy system includes a primer, a base coat, and a clear coat. A three-layer garage floor epoxy system is usually resistant to chemicals and abrasions, and is very resistant to chips caused by impact. This premium garage epoxy system typically comes with an extended warranty, and is available in many colors.


Two-Layer System


The two-layer garage floor epoxy system includes a primer and a base coat. This system also typically comes with a warranty, although the color selection may not be as extensive as the three-layer system.


Single-Layer System


The least expensive garage floor paint/epoxy is the one-layer system. This system, because it is comprised of only an epoxy floor covering, does not come with an extensive warranty, and may not be available in many colors. It may also not stand up to wear and tear as well as the premium garage floor epoxy systems.









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