Epoxy flooring is aesthetically pleasing and incredibly functional, offering your garage flooring long-lasting durability and easy maintenance. At Closets By McKenry, we specialize in transforming your garage with top-of-the-line epoxy flooring, using a three-step process to ensure a flawless finish for your new garage flooring. Here’s everything you need to know about epoxy flooring installation.
Step 1: Preparing Your Floor for Application
The foundation of a successful epoxy flooring installation is thorough preparation. Our process begins by removing any existing coating on your floor, if necessary.
Next, we de-grease the floor, fill and repair cracks and divots, and use a commercial-grade vacuum to minimize dust.
A light grind is given to the surface of the concrete to ensure smoothness and optimal adhesion of the epoxy. This step is crucial as it creates a pristine surface for the epoxy to bond with, ensuring a long-lasting finish.
Step 2: Applying the Base Coat and Flakes
Once the floor is prepared, we proceed to apply a base coating of colored epoxy using a proprietary formula designed to wick deep into the concrete, creating a strong and lasting bond.
After the base coat is applied, we add hand-thrown vinyl flakes to give your floor a unique granite-like appearance. These flakes are available in a variety of colors and sizes, providing slip-proof traction and endless design possibilities. This step not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your garage floor but also provides an additional layer of safety with its textured finish.
Step 3: Sealing Your Floor with a Durable Top Coat
The final step in our epoxy flooring installation process is applying a durable polyaspartic top coat sealant. This clear gloss finish is chemical and abrasion-resistant, protecting your floor from hot tire markings and UV rays.
The top coat provides an easy-to-clean, non-yellowing finish that will last for years. In just a few hours after the layers have cured, your garage floor will be ready to walk on, and in less than a week, you can return your car to your beautiful new garage. This top coat ensures that your floor remains looking new and pristine for a long time, with minimal maintenance required.
If you’re interested in learning more about installing epoxy flooring in your garage, contact Closets By McKenry. Our team of experts is ready to transform your garage with a stunning and resilient epoxy floor, and don’t forget about custom storage to finish your project!