How to Decide on a Garage Floor Paint
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Fall can be a great season for home renovation projects. If you’re blessed with the luxury of a garage, maybe your next goal is to give it a thorough clean and improve its organization this season. The garage floor can be an overlooked area when it comes to transforming this area — but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a brief guide on how to pick the right garage floor paint to suit your needs.
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Consider the floor’s current condition
The current state of your garage floor is a key factor that will influence which type of paint you should go with, as Car and Driver states. If you’ve recently moved into a brand-new home, you should wait 30 days before painting, to allow the concrete to cure. If the garage floor is older with cracks or stains, plan to spend a couple of days preparing the surface for paint. This might involve sweeping, pressure washing and patching any cracks, depending on the floor’s condition. If the current floor is in really poor condition, as in some portions are rotting, you might want to consider plastic tiles, rubber matting, or carpeting instead of paint.
Choose a finish
With the variety of garage-floor paint options on the market, it can be overwhelming to pick just one. The two main factors to consider are durability and ease-of-application. According to Car and Driver, it’s best to prioritize a paint’s longevity rather than how simple it is to apply it.
There are three basic categories for garage-floor paints: acrylic, latex, and epoxy. Though acrylic and latex paints are easy to apply, especially for beginners, epoxy is a better choice for durability. Per Car and Driver, epoxy paints tend to last years longer than two or three coats of cheaper acrylic or latex paint.
When you’ve decided on a paint, make sure to read the can’t label carefully to help decide how much paint to purchase. The label should give you an idea of how many coats you should paint and how much coverage one can of paint will yield.
Take into account the weather
Before you start painting the garage floor, check your location’s weather forecast. Like with interior house paint, garage-floor paints typically require a low humidity and warm temperature to dry properly. So, aim for a day when the outside weather is in the range of 50-90 degrees Fahrenheit, as Car and Driver advises.
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