Garage Floor Paints
Garage Floor Transformations
Garage interiors come in for plenty of wear and tear, so choosing the right garage floor paint really matters. From hot car tyres, grit, ice and drips of oil, a garage floor really has to stand up to a lot!
Amine Blush and Amine Bloom
Amine Blush and Amine Bloom of Epoxy Binder Systems in Protective Coatings can present a challenge. Blushing can occur when epoxy binder systems are applied under cold / humid conditions. Amine blush is a negative side effect of the normal curing reaction which can appear on the coating or flooring surface. This problem can appear in various forms; gloss reduction; grey cloudiness; a greasy / waxy layer or as white patches or crystals. In some instances it amine blush may not be immediately obvious. Unfortunately, on contact with humidity or moisture, the coated areas can show tell-tale opaque white marks. These white discolourations can appear during cure or even after the...
Concrete Paint – What to look out for
Concrete paint is incredibly versatile! Few products are able to improve and transform the appearance of your garage floor as cost effectively as a suitable garage floor paint. While many homes have tired, ugly garage floors, choosing a floor paint that compliments your home and is of a high quality can transform a very ordinary space into part of your home to be really proud of!
Concrete paint options
Latex acrylic concrete paint
Concrete paint is available in two different formulas. The cheapest (and lowest quality) is traditional latex acrylic concrete paint. This basic paint is fairly easy to paint on following appropriate floor painting preparation....
Epoxy Garage Floor Paint – Hot Tyre Pickup
Are you considering using epoxy garage floor paint? Perhaps the main concern expressed by people considering using Epoxy Garage Floor Paint on a project is a phenomenon called, in the trade, "Hot Tyre Pickup" otherwise known as "Hot Tyre Lift". Many people who choose a light duty garage floor paint can have that brief moment of satisfaction on a completed job quickly ruined by a surface that then peels away following contact with a hot tyre! This article looks at the causes of Hot Tyre Pickup, the issues people often experience with inferior epoxy coatings, the importance of proper cleaning and...