Do I need to seal a garage floor before painting?

• <div><p>You’ll usually need to prime a garage floor before painting—especially if the floor is unpainted. Garage floors are made from concrete, which is porous and produces dust. The dust can contaminate the paint and cause issues with adherence. </p><p>Primer creates a barrier and gives you a clean surface to work on. It also minimizes absorption to help give you an even, pro-looking paint job. Make sure you choose a primer that’s specifically designed to cover concrete flooring.</p></div>

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Q: Do I need to seal a garage floor before painting?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll usually need to prime a garage floor before painting&mdash;especially if the floor is unpainted. Garage floors are made from concrete, which is porous and produces dust. The dust can contaminate the paint and cause issues with adherence. </p><p>Primer creates a barrier and gives you a clean surface to work on. It also minimizes absorption to help give you an even, pro-looking paint job. Make sure you choose a primer that&rsquo;s specifically designed to cover concrete flooring.</p></div>

Q: How long does the concrete coating process take?

• <div><p>The concrete coating process typically requires anywhere from a few hours to multiple days to complete, depending on the size of the area, environmental conditions, and the specific type of coating being applied. Preparatory work, curing times, and the number of coats needed also influence the overall timeline.</p></div>

Q: How long does a garage floor sealer last on average?

• <div><p>Garage floor sealers last anywhere from one to 10 years on average, depending on the type of sealer you use and the traffic it&rsquo;s exposed to. Acrylic sealers have the shortest longevity, whereas most other options can last anywhere from five to 10 years. If you use an acrylic sealant to protect against stains, reapply every one to two years. Reapply other types of concrete sealers every five years for the best results and maximum protection.</p></div>

Q: Can paint protect my garage floor?

• <div><p>Yes. Paint will protect your garage floors, making them more resistant to water, mold, mildew, and oil stains. Depending on your paint choice, painted surfaces are easier to clean and maintain.</p></div>

Q: How long does concrete sealer last?

• <div><p>Epoxy and polyurethane sealers can last <b>five to 10 years</b>, while acrylic sealers last <b>two to three years</b> or more depending on the use, wear of the surface, and type of sealer you choose. Areas that see heavy traffic or extreme ice and snow may require more frequent sealing. Test your concrete every two years to gauge how it responds to absorbing water or if it fully repels it for longer than 20 seconds.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
Alex was responsive, flexible, reasonable and did a great job installing our floors.
Eskew Construction
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Reviewed in September 2021
Badly. Olshan deliberately laid the outside 'drainage pipe' which I have a 'warranty' on parallel to my basement wall instead of one end to the basement wall opening-other end 20 ft away. Then they made the tub they inserted into dug out basement floor too large & cheap $100 3 HP pump too small....
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Reviewed in June 2017
Things when pretty well I was hoping to have better coverage on the back of my garage, but I was told with one coat, as bad as the wood had been let go 1 coat may come out looking a little thin, but I knew this going in... I'm satisfied with what I paid for.....Prep work and clean up was great...
College Works Painting Kansas
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Reviewed in May 2017
Definitely quality work. Attic decking and insulation is expensive but was well worth it. Also insulated garage walls. Showed up when they were scheduled to and cleaned up after themselves.
Lamunyon Restoration
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Reviewed in March 2017
Very quick response. Generated fair estimate within 5 days of contact. Sent an individual the day prior to painting to patch the walls, and a crew of 4 performed the work in one day. They moved furniture, sanded walls, and applied two coats of paint. They worked very carefully and left no mess...
Ben Kitchens Painting Co Inc
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Reviewed in July 2015
They were great! Saved me a lot of money by not having to replace garage door opener.
Garage Door Place, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2015
It went back and forth between Canterbury and myself on the number of tiles that needed to be replaced. Once that was done, we eventually had a majority of the tiles replaced. However during the installation, there were marks on the wall and as he put the trim back down, he punctured a water...
Canterbury Floor and Home LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
Excellent job of cleaning bathrooms, windows, wooden floors, doors and dusting.
Athletic Cleaning Team
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Reviewed in August 2014
They put in a floor at was terrible. When they came the first time I told them I need the experts to put it in and they were kids of about twenty one years old. They started out and they started out at one of the sliding doors. There was a brick thing that held the wood stove and now we've...
CARPET PLUS
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Reviewed in May 2012
I had an exterior door leading out of my garage into the back yard that was not hanging straight due to the house settling over the years. The door would not shut and latch properly. I also wanted to install a pet door in that door. Economy responded promptly to my call, did the work...
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