Concrete Epoxy Resin

Concrete Epoxy FAQs:

How much concrete epoxy do I need?

Calculate about 200 square feet per 1 gallon mixed epoxy at 10 mil thickness. We recommend 2 coats on a concrete or cement floor.

How do you epoxy a concrete floor?

Concrete floors in warehouses and garages can get dirty pretty quickly. If you want to maintain a clean and fresh look in your home or business, it’s best to invest in concrete epoxy. To epoxy a concrete floor, follow these steps:

1. Completely clean out your garage. To achieve a spotless epoxy concrete floor, you need to be fully prepared. This means sweeping out your garage and vacuuming, as well as investing in the right safety equipment and materials.
2. Once you’ve vacuumed and swept out your garage, use degreaser and a bristle brush and vigorously scrub out any oil, grease, or gas stains. Then, grab a hose and hose down the entire floor.
3. Once your concrete floor is wet, use an electric floor scrubber or bristle broom and scrub the entire floor with a mixture of cleaner and degreaser.
4. Once the floor is scrubbed, use a heavy-duty vacuum, such as a ShopVac, and vacuum up the water and dispose of it according to the manufacturer’s directions.
5. After your concrete floors are degreased, it’s time to acid etch. With a 10:1 ratio of water to muriatic acid, sprinkle the mixture across the entire concrete floor and begin scrubbing. Once you feel satisfied with your scrubbing, use a hose and rinse out the entire area for 10 to 15 minutes to ensure the mixture is diluted and removed.
6. Once your concrete floor is etched, let it dry for 24 hours or until the concrete has maintained its original color.
7. After your concrete floors are dried, patch any cracks or holes using concrete repair epoxy and use a putty knife to create a smooth finish.
8. Now it’s time to assemble your concrete epoxy coating. Using AeroMarine’s epoxy resin for concrete coating, grab a bucket and mix the epoxy resin and hardener together. Once mixed, pour them into a second bucket to remove clumps and air bubbles.
9. Using a paintbrush, outline the perimeter of your garage, basement, or warehouse with the concrete epoxy solution. Then, use a paint roller to cover the rest of the surface and let the first coat harden for up to 24 hours.
10. Finally, once the first coat has solidified, apply a second coat of epoxy concrete sealer to finish it off. Once dried, you’ll have an immaculate concrete epoxy floor!

How do I remove epoxy from concrete?

If your warehouse floors or your home’s basement is covered in epoxy paint, you can purchase an epoxy solvent that will dissolve the paint, which you can scrape away using a long-handled metal scraper. If this is the case, all you have to do is scrub the solvent onto your concrete floors and once it bubbles, begin scraping. It’s import to stay fully protected in a well-ventilated area, as fumes and heat will form. You may need to repeat this process multiple times to remove all of the epoxy paint.

However, if you have concrete epoxy flooring in your warehouse or garage, you will most likely need to hire a professional. Epoxy resin is an extremely durable and adhesive solution that creates a bond with concrete. This makes it extremely difficult to remove. In order to remove concrete epoxy flooring, you, or a professional, will need an industrial grinder to grind the epoxy away.

What are the benefits of having epoxy concrete floors?

There are many benefits to having concrete epoxy floors. These benefits include:

• Non-skid properties that protect your floors from damage from heavy vehicles
• Extreme durability that can withstand heat, weight, and scratches
• A long lifespan that can go decades without any peeling or cracking
• Resistance to almost everything, such as oil, cleansers, bleach, and water, making them perfect for garages and warehouses using chemicals, gasoline, and other liquids
• A clear, glossy, and sleek look that can turn any area into a more visually appealing space