Epoxy Concrete Floor Paint

Epoxy concrete floor paint may be used on interior or exterior porous concrete and also on stone and brick. This kind of paint may be used in automotive and shopping centers, airplane hangars, food processing facilities, laboratory floors, garage floors, basement floors, kennels and other business and industrial floors. Epoxy coatings bond to a surface creating a guarding barrier, protecting the floor from damage caused by chemicals, oil, gasoline, salt and automobile wear and tear.

Epoxy concrete floor paint may be based on water or solvents or it may be 100% solids. In the case of solid paint there will be no shrinkage due to evaporation of the product after it has dried.

Epoxy concrete floor paint is a product that has been on the market for years now and it has proved itself to be though, durable and resistant to several chemicals that usually attack paint. It is now preferred not only by mechanic's shops and dealerships but also by more and more homeowners. Not only does it protect the floor, but it also gives it an attractive look and it provides an easy to clean surface. Here are some advantages to using epoxy concrete floor paint: it has strong adhesion, durability, it is rustproof and waterproof, heat resistant, resistant to salts and acids, nontoxic when dry. Maintenance costs are also reduced compared to those that occur when using other paints.

When applying the epoxy concrete floor paint it is important to prepare the surface first. Paint that is peeling must be removed and the surface must be scuff sanded. There must be no dirt, dust, oil, wax or grease on the surface. This should also be dry when applying the paint. There are paints that are designed with the do-it-yourself feature in mind and others that can only be applied by professionals, since they're very toxic and should only be handled with great care.

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