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.
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.
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