Hubby and i thought that having stained concrete floors in the garage would look really cool.
Concrete stain for garage floor.
Products for outdoor application like concrete paint are made to withstand more extreme temperatures and harsher wear a coating made for basement floors may not serve as the best garage floor coating.
Then rinse the floor and let it dry.
A sealer topcoat can be applied over the stain s thin surface coating.
Concrete floors can be treated with concrete stains or concrete paints.
This guide outlines how to stain concrete.
Here s an overview of what s available.
Tools like screwdrivers hammers or nails will leave rusty spots if they sit too long on the garage floor especially if they get wet.
You simply sprinkle the stuff on the garage floor with a watering can work it in with a broom and let it foam the floor clean.
Apply h c shield crete garage floor epoxy according to label directions.
Wheel hubs garden tools or metal buckets can also leave rust stains.
Give the area a sleek new look by applying a concrete stain that complements your home and protects the integrity of the surface.
If you have grease or oil on the floor you will need to use a degreaser or stain prep for concrete floors.
This provides some protection for the stain and floor surface as well as helps to make the stain stand out more.
Since the concrete is old and you may not know for sure if any type of oils grease and thin petroleum products have ever been spilled on the concrete we suggest degreasing the concrete regardless.
The stain is applied with a roller.
Epoxy can add shine.
Rust stains leave a telltale mark on concrete garage floors.
Garage floor coatings like epoxy paint or concrete stain or coverings like snap together tiles or floor mats instantly improve your garage.
The surface of your concrete patio walkway or garage floor can become dull and worn down over time.
Stains can be applied quickly and offer color options but do not protect the concrete.
It might hide some of the imperfections in the floor cover some of the stains etc.
Paint covers and protects the concrete but requires more work.
Roughen the surface with sandpaper and clean thoroughly to ensure proper adhesion.
How to remove rust stains from concrete garage floors.
So we got the cleaner etcher and i spent a saturday cleaning one bay of the garage.
Both have their advantages.
Rigid plastic snap together tiles rollout floor mats and epoxy coatings are just a few of the options for garage.
Use caution when applying.
But in terms of garage floor protection stains do very little for a surface since they barely penetrate the concrete.
When applying a floor coating it is important to find a paint or stain formulated for the area and type of surface.