Why do I need an epoxy sealer on my garage floor?

Unprotected concrete floors will wear, be stained by oils and fluids, and be damaged by the corrosive effects of snow and ice-melting chemicals such as rock salt. EpoxyGuard's floor coating system protects concrete from wear because it is actually harder and more durable than the concrete itself. EpoxyGuard's hard, durable epoxy is so dense that oils and fluids cannot penetrate its surface to soak in and cause staining. EpoxyGuard is impervious to the corrosive effects of rock salt. EpoxyGuard beautifies your floor.

What is EpoxyGuard and why is it better than other floor sealing products?

EpoxyGuard is a two-component product that when mixed together forms a 100% solids epoxy floor sealer. EpoxyGuard is superior to paints and other coatings because epoxies form a harder, denser, more durable film than either paint or urethane-based coatings. EpoxyGuard is superior to other epoxy-type coatings because it is 100% solids.

How does EpoxyGuard work?

EpoxyGuard's two components, when mixed together, start a chemical reaction (polymerization) changing the liquid mixture into the hard, durable, dense, chemically-resistant epoxy film that remains. EpoxyGuard's controlled cure time (24 hours) allows a slow penetration of the concrete surface, tightly bonding the EpoxyGuard epoxy coating to the concrete.

Why does the floor have to be prepared for the EpoxyGuard epoxy?

Floor preparation is crucial to the proper installation of EpoxyGuard. The EpoxyGuard floor coating system will not be able to penetrate and bond to concrete in areas where oil or fluid contamination has occurred. A spawled or worn floor may have loose mortar and/or an insufficient profile to assure proper epoxy bonding. The use of EpoxyGuard's Prep Solution will remove many of the contaminants and also provide a profile to the concrete floor.

Can I put EpoxyGuard epoxy over pre-existing paints or other coatings?

EpoxyGuard is not recommended for application over existing coatings because the existing coating will inhibit bonding of the EpoxyGuard epoxy coating to the concrete floor. Floors that have existing coatings should be stripped, etched or shot blasted to remove as much of the coating as possible. In cases where the coating cannot be removed, a sanding of the floor can provide a "profile" for the EpoxyGuard epoxy to adhere to.

What is the purpose of the EpoxyGuard decorative fleck?

The decorative fleck serves to enhance the appearance of the surface. The color combination was carefully chosen to complement the epoxy color for a polished and eye-catching look.

What will hot tires do to EpoxyGuard?

Tires heated from normal driving will not affect the EpoxyGuard finish.

Do I have to recoat with EpoxyGuard every year?

No, EpoxyGuard's hard, durable surface will last for many years under normal circumstances.

Do I need to apply a clear coat over the EpoxyGuard Floor Coating?

No, we do not recommend applying a clear coat to our product. EpoxyGuard is an industrial grade high gloss resin-based epoxy floor coating that does not need a clear coat over it. Clear coats are usually applied to water-based products to prevent decorative fleck from chipping off. Water-based epoxy floor coatings are only 1.5 to 2 mils thick, which is as thin as a sheet of paper. The reasons these companies offer a clear coat are to lock down and prevent the fleck and water-based epoxy from failing. Due to the strength and the thickness of our product, which is 10 mils thick, once the fleck is applied it stays down without any flaking or chipping. We manufacture a high performance polyurethane topcoat which is only needed and recommended for industrial applications where there is heavy Hi-Lo traffic in manufacturing facilities.