Epoxy & Acrylic Floor Garages
Topical sealers adhere to the surface of the concrete. Known as film
forming sealers or floor coatings, the most economical of these are
acrylic. Most acrylic sealers are clear and form a thin protective
layer on bare concrete. They are very easy to apply using either a pump
sprayer or rollers, with two coats applied for the best protection.
They will protect the floor from water and chloride intrusion, and give
moderate protection against oil stains, vehicle fluids, hot tire pick
up, and road salt if cleaned up fairly quickly.
Acrylic sealers can also enhance the look of the floor in your garage
by giving it a somewhat wet, glossy look or you can opt for a less
flashy matte finish. Once applied it will dry to the touch in a few
hours. It can be driven on the next day and sometimes sooner depending
on weather conditions at the time of application. Look for an acrylic
sealer with UV protection if you have parts of your garage floor that is
exposed to sunlight because it can yellow over time.
Though they are the least durable of the topical sealers, they stand up
well to light traffic and need to be reapplied once every 18 to 24
months. For a more durable alternative, we recommend looking into the
newer Systems at
mhepoxyandacrylicsystems.com. These have endurance properties similar to epoxy but are applied like acrylic.
The next choice in topical sealers is epoxy. Being one of the more popular garage floor coverings,
epoxy creates a cross linking adhesion in the coating due to the
chemical bonding it provides. This makes epoxy sealers a much thicker
coating than acrylic and very durable, but they are more difficult to
apply. They require thorough concrete preparation, they are time
sensitive during application, and must go on using rollers.
Epoxy sealers can withstand heavy traffic and are abrasion
resistant. They are also resistant to water, most chemicals, oil,
vehicle fluids, road salts, and hot tire pick up. It’s generally not a
problem if you are slow to clean up any oil or fluids from your car that
usually stain concrete. When you do clean, they will wipe right up and
all the floor needs is mild soap and water to clean.
Care should be taken when it gets wet because an epoxy sealer can be a
little slippery if not put down with any anti-slip agents. Epoxies are
available in a clear coat as well as pigmented finishes and have a
glossy shine that will enhance any color in the concrete. They are
susceptible to UV rays however and can yellow if exposed to sunlight. A
good quality epoxy coating can last for years on your garage floor.
Contact us today for more information or a FREE quote!
Mile High Residential Epoxy & Acrylic Systems LLC
