What should I use to paint my garage floor?

 

If this is a concrete slab on grade, check to ensure that the surface does not have a moisture problem prior to considering an opaque coating.

Tape several a 2-foot square plastic sheets to the floor (use duct tape and tape around the entire perimeter of the plastic sheet). Leave in place on the floor for two days.

Then, check to see if moisture is present between the floor and the plastic. If moisture is present, painting should not be attempted. If the area is still dry, then the surface can be painted.

Clean the surface to remove all contaminants. Any grease, oil, or other fluids that may have spilled onto the floor must be completely removed or they will likely cause the coating to peel.

If the surface is smooth, etch the surface to create a profile with the H&C Clean and Etch or similar product. To resist hot tire pick-up we recommend a solvent-based polyamide two part epoxy.