Garage Floor Paint makes ugly Concrete Disappear

Our garage floors are not always the first item or part of the house that we think about when it comes to making our homes look better.  They can be unattractive.  Garage floor paint not only makes your garage more attractive, but it holds a purpose.   It protects and beautifies.  Garage floors are used and abused from cars, lawnmowers, foot traffic and children.  Dirty toys, radiator fluid, oil, dirt and grease get spread around and make the floors look unorganized and filthy. Cleaning the floor becomes a project in itself. Protecting the floor could save you thousands in future repair costs. It is a good idea to research and buy the best garage floor paint on the market, although the quality is important you also need to make sure your cement is ready for application.
Concrete garage floor paint usually comes in three different types: latex, oil and epoxy.  Each one has its benefits.  Use floor paint that is specifically used for garage floors, specifically epoxy paint,because standard paint will cause more problems. There are many colors to choose from and finding the right color can really improve the looks of your garage. You can even make the  garage floor a non slip surface. You can purchase a residential grade  paint or an  industrial garage floor paint.
Preparing the Floor
Painting your floor is not as easy as just putting paint on your roller and spreading it around.  A paint solution for garage floors has the properties to withstand the oil drippings and constant onslaught of cars pulling in and out of the garage.  A thorough cleaning is needed.  The floor can be cleaned by pressure washing and or using an acid. The stains from the grease and oil spills will need extra care.  You may need to use a degreaser. Washing the floor after the paint is applied should be a lot easier.
Getting your floor painted can not only add years to its life but it can be turned into a showroom like quality flooring.  If you are willing to put some time and effort into your floor then this might be an option for you to invest yourself into.  The effort you put into it may save money and time and your garage floor paint will make your home for your cars for years to come.

Cement floors have the ability to keep stains and odors embedded in them. Cement is porous, so the oil or product that lays on top will eventually find its way into the surface of the concrete. Applying an good quality industrial epoxy floor paint will be abrasion resistant, impact resistant and resistant to chemicals.

The advantages of painting with an epoxy is its hardiness, the ease of cleaning and it makes the overall look of the building attractive. Cleaning plain cement can be tedious and it never looks as good as the original day it was poured. With a mop bucket and some soap you can achieve a reasonable cleanliness. The floor will have an attractive shine. You can usually choose the color to accent the walls an decor of the business. There are many types of places that would benefit from a clean looking floor like hospitals,dog kennels,fire departments, food service institutions and hotels. With the germs that circulate in a hospital and combined food service they provide, epoxy painted cement floors have a durability that lasts long time. There are different textures available too, either gloss, flat, satin or even skid resistant. The reason why industrial garage floor paint works so well is that it is heavier than most residential epoxies. It contains one hundred percent epoxy material, therefore increasing its durability. Residential epoxy paint has less epoxy solids.

If painting a floor with an product that is meant for an industrial application is what you want for your floor at home then you will need to find a dealer that will explain the proper way to mix and apply the material. Customer service is as important as the quality of the product. Buying an expensive epoxy paint product without the support needed will only hamper your painting efforts and cost you money in the future.

A commercial application for a small business can be costly.  Instead of applying this as a do it yourself project you could find a company that will apply your garage floor paint product properly for you.  It will take some effort, you will have to get references and identify what they have successfully applied to other commercial floors. Businesses have an image and a improper floor painting job may cause the loss of income. Installing a non skid surface is also important so people don’t fall and get injured at work. If this become a project that you want to attempt on your own you can save alot of money, but you may be risking a poor paint job and risk exposing untrained personnel to an inhalation hazard- although a 100% solids epoxy has no or very few fumes.    Usually epoxy paint that is used on garage floors has a strong odor. This odor should be a clue that the paint you are using is not as strong as an 100 percent epoxy floor paint.  A 100% solids epoxy paint does have an odor but it has low VOCs(volatile organic compounds)These VOCS are basically vapors or gases that are emitted from liquids or solids.  There is no substitute for a well made epoxy paint for the floor. With the abuse and shock from pallets, steel and overall rough service you will find that an industrial grade floor paint has more long life capabilities than other floor paints. Stay away from your local stores that sell over the counter paints -they will not last long and you will find your paint chipping and popping.