Tackling DIY Garage Floors
Choosing to update, remodel or change any area of your home is now simple task. It takes planning, work, and time. Coating a garage floor, in a DIY fashion can be challenging. If you are looking for a quicker way to coat your garage floor that won’t break the bank, DIY epoxy kits are available for homeowners. These kits can run about a few hundred dollars and be cheaper than hiring the labor of a professional.
DIY epoxy kits are a great way to cover up any imperfections on the floor while offering protection from stains and chips. To achieve the best results, you should do your research before applying the epoxy floor coating. Knowing about prep work and how long the product you buy will last, is a good place to start. If you are willing to put in a little elbow grease, these DIY kits are right for you. Cheap doesn’t mean easy but can be a more budget-friendly option with apparent benefits.
If you choose to apply a DIY kit, choosing a polyurea coating over an epoxy will save you some frustration. These kits are the easiest to apply by residents and last slightly longer than other kits. Polyurethane seals better and protects the concrete and does not require as much precision as applying flakes and other materials.
The prep work for floor coating still exists, even if you choose to do the work yourself instead of working with a professional team. Prepping the surface helps you to get a better finish and prevent the epoxy from bubbling or sticking.
You should clean the floors and possibly acid etch your floors before beginning. Removing grease stains and other debris from the floor helps to get the epoxy to stick and offer the best protection to the concrete. You should also be sure to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect you from fumes and other hazards to your lungs while applying the coating.
While DIY kits are available, they often only last for a few years. Sometimes these kits react to hot tires and can lift the coating by driving over it with hot tires. Doing this type of flooring will require you to redo the process around once a year to keep the floors in the best condition.
With every home improvement project comes a list of pros and cons and things that may trip you up. Before you begin applying products to your garage floors you should be aware of the amount of work and what the kits entail. Here is a short list of pros and cons to consider before you buy.
Pros:
- They offer protection from the majority of stains
- They come in several colors, customizable
- Affordable
- Offer moisture resistance
- They’re easier to clean than concrete
Cons:
- Are not the most durable and need to be replaced frequently
- Show wear and tear easily
- Not every chemical resistant
- They aren’t a good option for workshops or garages
The Recap
It is up to the homeowner to choose the options for home improvement and how they want their space to look. Doing your research is an important step and finding the right information from a professional is a great place to start. While our team can’t help you apply a DIY kit we can offer you professional insight into floor coating options.
A professional garage floor coating company offers higher quality epoxy with different textures and colors. We know that applying epoxy the right way helps it to last for a long time and offers protection for much longer than a DIY kit.
Garage Floor Masters wants to help transform the look and quality of your garage. Working with residents in Knoxville is important to us. Whether you are looking to slow the upkeep of your garage or want your business to look more professional, we can apply the best coating for your situation.