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Applying Epoxy Paint To Your Garage's Floor: Day 3: Second Coat
Let the first coat dry overnight, for a minimum of 16 hours (or according to label directions, since epoxy products vary). Add a non-skid product ($3 per gallon) to the epoxy for the second coat, especially if your vehicles drag snow and moisture into the garage, or you’d feel safer on a less slippery floor. Repeat the “cutting in” and floor painting like the day before.
Wait another 16 hours (check label directions) after finishing before allowing foot traffic. You can start parking your cars on the floor after approximately three to seven days (depending on the epoxy label directions). A full cure for the floor takes approximately one month.
Oops! Despite ardent cleaning and proper epoxy application, we experienced a few dime-size holes where a car tire removed some epoxy. Repainting fixed the problem, but this illustrates the importance of proper prep, enough time for the concrete to dry, and adequate curing time.
Buyer’s Guide Dura-Seal 400 Epoxy: Durall Concrete Floor Coatings, (800) 466-8910. www.concrete-floor-coatings.com
Anti-slip Floor Coating Additive and Epoxy Crack Filler: Rust-Oleum, (800) 323-3584. www.rustoleum.com
Muriatic Acid: Sunnyside, (800) 323-8611. www.sunnysidecorp.com
Cleaner/Degreaser: Behr, (800) 854-0133. www.behr.com
Respirator: ANI Safety & Supply,(847) 676-5800. www.anisafety.com
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