Guides
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How to Clean an Epoxy Floor
Sweep, mop with a mild cleaner, and wipe up spills soon. Avoid soap-based and acidic cleaners.
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Grinding vs Acid Etching Concrete Before Epoxy
Grinding works on any slab. Acid etching only works on bare concrete. Either way, the floor should feel like 120-grit sandpaper.
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How to Test a Concrete Floor for Moisture Before Epoxy
Tape a 2 ft square of plastic to the slab and wait 24 hours. Damp concrete needs a moisture vapor primer before any coating.
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Epoxy vs Polyaspartic: Which Floor Coating Should You Use?
Epoxy gives you more working time. Polyaspartic cures in a day and holds up in sunlight. Most good floors use both.
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Best Garage Floor Epoxy: Pro Kits vs Big-Box Kits
Thickness, hot tires, the topcoat and full flake: how a pro garage floor epoxy kit compares with a big-box kit.
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How to Prep a Garage Floor for Epoxy
Moisture test, cleaning, grinding, repairs and temperature. One day of prep before any coating goes down.
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How Long Does 2-Part Epoxy Take to Dry?
Dry, recoat and full cure are three different times. Temperature is the biggest factor.
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How to Make a Marble Effect Countertop With Epoxy
Paint a faux marble pattern, then seal it under a clear pour of countertop epoxy. Plan for a few days.
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How to Remove Epoxy From Skin
Remove it before it cures, use soap and a gentle scrub, and never use solvents on your skin.
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How to Prep a Basement Floor for Epoxy
Basement prep starts with a moisture test. This guide covers that test and the four steps after it.
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Epoxy Floor Coatings Explained: Types, Cost and How to Choose
What an epoxy floor is, how the layers work, which finish to pick, and what to expect for prep and upkeep.
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How Much Does It Cost to Epoxy a Garage Floor?
$703 to $1,271 in materials for a one- or two-car solid color floor, $1,037 to $1,962 for full flake, $7 to $12 per sq ft installed. Every kit price by size and finish, the...
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How Long Will My Garage Floor Coating Last?
With good prep, a 100% solids base coat and a topcoat, a garage floor coating can last many years.
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Are Epoxy Floors Slippery?
Smooth, glossy epoxy can be slippery when wet. Flake and anti-slip additive add real traction.
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How Long Do Epoxy Coatings Last?
A well-prepared, topcoated epoxy floor can last many years. Prep, film thickness and traffic decide how long.
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How Long Does the Epoxy Floor Smell Take to Go Away?
It depends on the product. 100% solids epoxy has little odor. Solvent-based topcoats smell strongly for a few days.
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Water-Based vs Solvent-Based vs 100% Solids Epoxy: What Is the Difference?
Water-based and solvent-based epoxies go down thin. 100% solids epoxy builds a thick, durable film in one coat.
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