Introduction: Everest Paints - Epoxy Garage Floor Paint is a premium-quality, solvent-free floor paint designed for both domestic and commercial garage floors. With its durability and striking aesthetic appeal, this paint ensures your garage floor is resistant to daily wear, retaining its pristine look. This guide elucidates the exact application process for achieving the most desirable results.
Before You Begin: Preparation:
- Surface Cleanliness: Clean the garage floor thoroughly, ensuring it's free from dust, dirt, grease, or any contaminants. A degreaser or floor cleaner can ensure optimal cleanliness.
- Repair Cracks and Holes: Address any cracks or holes in your floor by filling and repairing them before painting.
- Surface Preparation: For the epoxy to bond effectively, it's paramount to etch, grind, or scarify the floor. This process gives the necessary texture for optimal adhesion.
- Surface Dryness: Post-cleaning and preparation, ensure the floor is thoroughly dry. Allow at least 24 hours for drying after a recent cleaning.
- Weather Considerations: For optimal curing of Everest Paints - Epoxy Garage Floor Paint, it's recommended to apply it during periods of mild temperatures and low humidity.
Tools and Materials:
- Everest Paints - Epoxy Garage Floor Paint
- Paint rollers & brushes
- Paint tray
- Protective gloves & safety glasses
- Paddle mixer for drill
Application Process:
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Mixing: The epoxy paint comes in two pre-weighed cans. Mix them thoroughly using a paddle mixer attached to a drill.
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Optional Priming with EVEREST TRADE - DEEP PENETRATING EPOXY PRIMER / SEALER:
- Suitable for floors that are old, crumbly, or require stronger adhesion.
- Apply one coat evenly across the surface.
- Allow the primer to dry for 12-24 hours at 20°C before applying the epoxy paint.
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Applying the First Coat of Epoxy Paint:
- Once mixed, remember the paint has a pot life of 30 minutes and remains workable on the floor for up to 45 minutes.
- Pour the epoxy paint into a paint tray.
- Start from a garage corner, and using a roller, apply the paint, working your way towards the exit to avoid stepping on the wet paint.
- Apply with even strokes.
- Touch Dry Time (Tack Free Time): Approximately 8-12 hours at 20°C.
- Hard Dry Time: Approximately 12-24 hours at 20°C.
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Applying the Second Coat (If Necessary):
- After ensuring the first coat is hard dry (typically 12-24 hours at 20°C), you can apply the second coat.
- Follow similar application procedures as the first coat.
- Allow the second coat to dry following the same touch and hard dry times.
Post-Application Tips:
- Curing Time: The surface may feel dry within a day or two, but it's essential for the epoxy to cure fully. Wait at least 5-7 days before heavy usage.
- Cleaning: For cleaning, mild soapy water is ideal. Avoid harsh chemicals which might degrade the epoxy finish.
- Safety: Maintain good ventilation in the garage during the application and as it dries to dispel any fumes.
Conclusion:
With careful application of Everest Paints - Epoxy Garage Floor Paint and the optional use of EVEREST TRADE - DEEP PENETRATING EPOXY PRIMER / SEALER when necessary, your garage floor will be both beautiful and durable. For further inquiries or to browse more products, please visit premiumpaints.co.uk.
