DIY Garage Floor Kits are a great option for you if you are looking for a quick, easy, and affordable way to give your garage floors a protective layer. DIY garage kits are much cheaper than other garage coating options but are also great because they do provide some coverage for imperfections in the surface of your floors and provide protection from stains. They are not as durable as other options but certainly elevate the appearance of your garage floors and offer your floors some level of security.
What Are DIY Garage Floor Kits?
DIY garage floor kits are typically an epoxy mix. Epoxy flooring provides individuals with strong protection against stains and some shock absorption. Epoxy makes floors look shiny and gives them color and texture. Epoxy floor coatings are often laid by professionals, and with a professional, your floors will be clean and smooth. However, you can also implement your own floor coating with a DIY garage floor kit. These kits are great because they are inexpensive and are easy to install, however they also require a lot of manual labor and are not as strong or visually appealing as more expensive options.
What Is The Process Of Using A DIY Garage Floor Kit?
The first thing that needs to happen before you can use a DIY garage floor kit is to prep your concrete floor. This includes sweeping and thoroughly scrubbing your floors. After the floors have been completely cleaned, then you will need to work on removing any cracks or dents in the flooring. This may include filling these holes and sanding down the area so that it is at the same level as the rest of the floor. If holes and cracks are not removed from your flooring, it will be very difficult for the DIY garage floor coating to stick correctly.
After the floor has been cleaned and all of the bumps and cracks have been buffed away, the next step in the process would be to prime the flooring. There will typically be an epoxy primer that will need to be applied to the floor. After you have applied your primer, then you will need to apply a couple of coats of the epoxy floor coating. Then after waiting for the epoxy to dry, your flooring will be ready to walk on.
Pros And Cons Of Garage Floor Kits
What is important to understand about the process of DIY Garage Floor Kits is that they can be completed completely on your own. This may be a good or bad thing, depending on several factors. You may choose this option if you are wanting to have full control over installing your floor or if you are wanting to save money upfront. Perhaps you would like to learn how to implement a floor coating, and are taking this chance to install your own.
DIY floor coatings are also a superior choice to simply leaving your concrete floors without a protective coating, and will provide some defense against debris such as dirt, water, and mildew. DIY coatings are also a good option for homeowners because they come in all sorts of colors and offer the ability to make customizations.
However, it is important to note that DIY garage floor kits will need to be replaced more often over time. Garage floor kits will show wear only a few months after being implemented and chipping of the coating will likely happen within a year of it being laid. Garage floor kits also may not always look as aesthetically pleasing as other options because they are cheaper quality and will not be laid by professionals. DIY epoxy kits are also known for not doing very well with heat, so if your tires or other parts of your car get too hot, the coating could stick to the car or become warped.
Our Recommendations
Choosing whether to go with DIY garage floor kits or not is a decision that depends on your individual situation. We at Silverback Coatings suggest going with a DIY garage floor kit if you have done your research, are aware that they might not last for long, and are looking for a cheaper option, then it may be a great choice for you.
