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Since paint is not as durable as other garage floor options, the key is to choose the right formulation for the best wear. There are generally two types to choose from â latex acrylic for concrete floors and pre-mixed 1-part epoxy garage floor paint. Hands down, your best choice between the two is the 1-part epoxy paint. The reason 1-part epoxy paint is the better choice has to do with the properties of epoxy itself. When mixed in with the paint, it will provide for a coating that is more resistant to mold and mildew, chemicals, gasoline stains, oil, scuff marks, and chipping. It also tends to bond to the concrete better than latex paint and this helps with resisting peeling and hot tire pick up.
Hereâs how to do it right. Concrete painting is trickier than painting most surfaces: It breathes, transports moisture, and sucks up paint. While you can paint drywall in a day or two, youâll need a week or more to finish painting concrete. 1. Clean the Concrete. Cleaning concrete is a vital first step because the porous surface tends to trap dirt, grease, and oil. Remove dirt and grease with trisodium phosphate ($6.30 per quart concentrate), or choose a more Earth-friendly cleaner like Krud Kutterâs pre-paint cleaner ($10 for 32 ounces).