You may have seen aisles of concrete floor coating products at your local big-box store, and thought that you could do it yourself. Frankly, any handy person could install a garage floor coating using one of the do-it-yourself kits you could find at the big-box store. But before you get started, consider the following...
1. The prep work (the most important step)A high quality garage floor coating requires a great deal of prep work. The typical box store kit, will generally only recommend an acid etch solution to prepare the floor for the coating. The acid etch just might get the floor fairly clean, but it doesn't even begin to take care of the sealant most concrete garage floors have.
Good prep work before the coating is applied is essential for a successful job. Our process includes:
- Diamond grinding the concrete floor to give it a profile that gives the coating something to attach to. (an acid etch in most cases is simply not aggressive enough)
- Filling cracks and pits using professional grade materials, to ensure a uniform look when the job is all done
- A thorough commercial cleaning, to ensure the floor is free of any dust, debris, or fluids before applying the garage floor epoxy.
2. The quality of the epoxy flooring
The average 'big-box-store' kit is usually a water based floor coating. DIY floor coating manufacturers use a water-based formula because it extends the pot life (the time you have to work with the coating) to make it easier to use for the average consumer. Most DIY kits are 50% or more water based. Once the floor dries, you're left with a very thin coating that can take up to a week to cure.
Commercial epoxy floor coatings, like we use, contain 100% solids, which require experienced installers, but the results are worth it. A professional flooring job will give you a nice, thick coating that will withstand the test of time. Plus you can have full use of your garage in 24 hours or less!
3. Experienced professional application
Memphis Garage and Closets has both the experience and know how to create a great place for you and your car. The goal of our trained staff is to give you a beautiful and durable garage floor, something you can be proud of...something you will be happy to tell your friends about. So if “high-quality epoxy flooring near me” is your goal, you can guarantee that we have everything you need to achieve your dream garage floor makeover.