How to Prepare & Coat a Garage Floor

How to Clean and Etch a Garage Floor

1. 

   Step 1
   Using a rag, wipe off all oil and grease spills from the concrete surface. Remove all dirt or debris with a broom.

   建议：New concrete must cure for 30 days before you can clean it or apply a topcoat.

2. 

   Step 2
   

   Pour a concrete and masonry cleaner and etcher into a plastic watering can or plastic pump sprayer. Using the sprayer, apply the product to the uncoated concrete floor. Allow the product to remain on the surface for 10-20 minutes.

3. 

   Step 3
   

   Using a stiff bristled, non-metal brush or broom, vigorously scrub the concrete surface. DO NOT allow the surface to dry.

   建议：Heavily stained areas or older stains may require additional treatments.

4. 

   Step 4
   

   Thoroughly rinse the entire concrete floor with clean water using a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle, or a pressure washer.

5. 

   Step 5
   

   Using a non-metal squeegee or mop, remove the excess water from the entire project area.

6. 

   Step 6
   

   Allow the area to dry.

   建议：The surface is ready for priming when it feels like medium grit sandpaper and no residue or loose concrete remains.

How to Prime a Garage Floor

1. 

   Step 1
   

   Pour thoroughly mixed primer into a bucket and dip a quality 2"-2 ½" wide nylon/polyester brush into the primer.

   建议：Before you apply a surface coating to your uncoated concrete, use CONCRETE & MASONRY BONDING PRIMER NO. 880. This type of primer is specially formulated for uncoated concrete surfaces and will give the coating ultimate durability and protection.

2. 

   Step 2
   

   With your brush, paint (cut in) a 2"-3" wide area around the perimeter of the garage floor. Start in a corner and continue along the edge of the wall.

3. 

   Step 3
   From the bucket, pour primer into a paint tray and work a roller into the tray until it is fully loaded with primer. For best results, use a 1/4" - 3/8" nap roller, nylon/polyester brush or a pad applicator.

   建议：For larger areas consider using a 5-gallon bucket and a bucket grid.

4. 

   Step 4
   Starting at a corner of the floor, roll the primer onto a 4' long x 2' wide section.

   建议：Attach an extension pole onto the roller frame.

5. 

   Step 5
   Reload the roller with primer and continue to the next 4' x 2' section. As you go, roll back into the previously applied area.

   建议：Be sure to roll over the cut in area as well.

6. 

   Step 6
   Repeat the process until the entire floor is covered. Allow the surface to dry a minimum of 8 hours before applying a topcoat.

How to Coat a Garage Floor

1. 

   Step 1
   

   Pour thoroughly mixed floor coating into a bucket and dip a quality 2"-2½" wide nylon/polyester brush into the coating.

   建议：To avoid drips, tap off any excess coating against the inside wall of the bucket.

2. 

   Step 2
   

   With your brush, paint (cut in) a 2"-3" wide area around the perimeter of the floor. Start in a corner and continue along the edge of the wall.

3. 

   Step 3
   From the bucket, pour the floor coating into a paint tray and work a roller into the tray until it is fully loaded with coating. For best results, use a 3/8" nap roller, nylon/polyester brush or an airless sprayer (.015"-.021" spray tip, 60 mesh filter).

   建议：For larger areas consider using a 5-gallon bucket and a bucket grid.

4. 

   Step 4
   Starting at a corner of the floor, roll the coating onto a 4' long x 2' wide section.

   建议：Attach an extension pole onto the roller frame.

5. 

   Step 5
   

   Reload the roller with coating and continue to the next 4' x 2' section. As you go, roll back into the previously applied area.

   建议：Be sure to roll over the cut in area as well.

6. 

   Step 6
   

   Repeat the process of painting sections and back rolling until the project is complete.