We re going to be discussing how to repair concrete garage floor spalling and pitting using the two most common types of products.
How to fix garage floor epoxy.
Garage floors need an anti slip additive because epoxy is slippery especially when wet.
Repair chips and holes in the floor.
You can also make the repairs with epoxy patching.
You ll also need to buy or rent some special tools so expect your total cost to be about 300 for this how to resurface concrete project.
Touch up small repair areas or recoat your entire floor depending on how much of your floor had bubbles.
We will have to remove the remains of broken concrete with a hard brush and a spatula and then we will sweep the surface to remove the dust.
Be sure to allow the proper times for light foot and vehicle traffic 1 and 3 days respectively.
Each one of these steps is a disaster waiting to happen.
Cleaning and resurfacing the floor usually takes one day on the other hand clearing out your garage so you can work may take weeks.
Smooth it out using a putty knife or a trowel.
Spread the epoxy over your floor starting in the back and working your way towards the front.
If you use fresh mortar allow the repairs to cure for at least 60 days prior to recoating with epoxy.
Epoxy and polymer modified cement.
The cost of resurfacer for a two car garage is typically less than 200.
Finishing an existing garage floor with a new epoxy coating is a great way to refresh your diy workspace while also making the floor much easier to keep clean in the long run.
Apply the epoxy mix to the repair area and be sure to work it in firmly so you can push out any trapped air.