You can't apply garage floor epoxy in a sealed concrete floor. A sealed concrete floor is treated with a compound that keeps wetness and moisture out. This is usually done to protect the concrete. While the compound is normally applied on walls to keep the rain out, some builders extend the application of the sealer onto the floor. If your floor is sealed, you can't apply paint to it. To know for sure, do this simple test. Spill a glass of water onto the floor. If the water is absorbed by the cement, then the floor isn't sealed. If the water stays on top of the concrete, it means that your floor is treated. And so you can't use garage floor epoxy, or any paint for that matter, to it. You would have to remove the seal first. Else, you might have to settle for another floor covering option.



If your floor is good, the next thing is to do is to apply the paint. Again, you just don't brush the paint on the floor. You have to thoroughly clean it first. The floor should be free of any debris that could stick into the paint and floor. Clear your garage of all things inside. Then wash the floor with a power hose. Let the floor dry before applying the paint.

Know that garage floor epoxy may take some time to dry. During the summer, it could take 4 to 6 hours. In the colder months, it could take much longer. Plan your floor painting project ahead. You might want to start early so you can finish the job in a day.

A can of primer is usually applied on the floor before the actual paint. You also have to use a roller brush with an extension so you can reach far areas easily. Two coats of garage floor epoxy would be ideal. You can add more coats if you so desire. Remember that you have to let the first coat of paint dry before adding the next. After applying the epoxy paint, you should also put some paint protection compound on top as a finishing touch. It would make your garage floor paint a lot more durable.