You can go with either paint or a concrete sealer. I used light grey paint
like you often see in garages. It reflects light much better than concrete so
you can see better when working under the car. It is impervious to oil and
other fluids and makes cleanup easy. It can be a little slippery when wet so,
if you live in a wet or snowy climate, you may want to add a little sand to
the paint to create a rougher texture that you can get traction on.
Make sure you use two part epoxy paint. Most any paint specialty store
carries it and they can mix most any color you want. Stores that aren't paint
specialists (like Sears or a home center) sell single part paints which are
easier to apply, but don't hold up nearly as well. The pressure and heat of
your tires after a drive will cause the paint to peel.
It works best on a new garage floor. If you already have oil in the concrete,
if will be harder to get the paint to adhere. The concrete should be etched
with muratic acid before applying the paint. That roughens the surface a
little so the paint has something to grab onto. Follow the directions on the
paint carefully. The type I used required that you mix it and let it set up
for 30 minutes before starting to paint. Painting was easy. I just applied it
with a roller.
Scott Isensee
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