Is Your Garage Floor Ready for Epoxy?

1. What does the surface look like right now?

   Look at the whole floor in good light.

   Bare, clean concrete Stained or lightly worn Peeling paint, old sealer or flaking coating
2. Are there cracks?

   Hairline cracks are common. Wide or uneven ones need repair first.

   None I can see A few hairline cracks Wide cracks, chips or uneven edges
3. Any oil, grease or rust marks?

   Oil soaks deep into bare concrete.

   false A few spots under the cars Large or old oil stains
4. Does the floor ever look damp or leave white powder?

   Dark damp patches or white powder (efflorescence) point to moisture.

   Never Sometimes after heavy rain Often, or the floor feels damp
5. What will the floor be used for?

   Light use, a car or two Daily parking plus storage Workshop, heavy tools or hot tires every day
6. How much sun does the floor get?

   Direct sun through an open door can fade or yellow some coatings.

   Mostly shaded Some afternoon sun Direct sun most of the day
7. How old is the concrete?

   Over a year old and fully cured A few months old New or still curing
8. Has anything been put on the floor before?

   Sealers, curing compounds and old coatings block adhesion.

   Nothing, just bare concrete Not sure Yes, paint, sealer or an old coating

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