How to Compare Garage Floor Coatings
Introduction
Many garages have regular concrete floors but they don’t have to be plain and grey. There are a few options for garage floor coatings. The three main coatings that this article will focus on are epoxy, polyurethane, and latex paint. There are a number of different aspects to compare when choosing a garage floor coating such as cost, durability, and drying time. Once you have chosen a coating, you can apply it and completely change the look of your garage.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Step 1
Compare the cost of each product. Polyurethane is the most expensive coating and latex paint is the least expensive coating. The price of the epoxy is somewhere in the middle. In all cases, you will get what you paid for.
Step 2
Check out how long the coatings will last. Epoxy needs to be reapplied every three to five years depending on how often you use your garage. Polyurethane will last longer than epoxy due to the fact that it does not fade easily from light and because of its chemical resistance. Latex paint claims to have long life due to its resistance to hot tire pick up but recent reports claim that it is not as resistant to hot tire pickup as previously thought.
Step 3
Research how durable each coating is. Epoxy creates a hard and durable surface; however it can lose its gloss and yellow if exposed to a lot of sunlight. Polyurethane is also very durable and has a wonderfully glossy finish. Latex paint may or may not be resistant to hot tire pickup, depending on how it is applied.
Step 4
Find out how long each material takes to dry. Epoxy is dry to the touch after a few hours but takes a number of days to dry enough that a vehicle can go on its surface. You can walk on latex paint four hours after it is applied you can put a vehicle on it after 72 hours.
Step 5
Decide what you want your garage floor to look like. If you want a one-of –a-kind finish, use polyurethane. If you are looking for an attractive coating, use an epoxy. If you like the look of paint, apply a latex paint coating.
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