You've probably noticed, if you've been looking at all the different Quikrete garage floor solutions, that there are quite a few options, and that it's not always easy to tell which one will be the best idea in the case of your garage floors. Everyone has a slightly different situation, so sometimes it's hard to pick using only generic information. We'll take a look at the various options in this article, and hopefully you will come away with a better idea of what each thing does.
High Gloss Sealer
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This product can go straight on an untreated concrete garage floor, but it's probably best used in situations where you want to protect the current treatment. Actually, it can even be used on aggregate, masonry, bricks, pavers, and slate. You will get a great, deep shine, and even better chemical stain protection if you put this over Quikrete garage floor paint. Used on untreated concrete, the protection is not nearly as good as with epoxy garage floor paint, but there will be some gain in resistance against staining and cracking. Considering it's only half the price of epoxy, it is cheaper, and it is also a lot easier to install since it doesn't have to be mixed. This may be the product for you if your only goal is to add some shine and a modicum of protection. If you have further needs, though, you will want to read on.
Etching Stain By Quikrete
First off, stain does not provide any protection. It is only used to give the concrete color. In fact, Quikrete states that their stain must be sealed with their Quikrete Garage Floor Stain Sealer. That being said, stain is pretty neat in that it does give a the concrete a very interesting and unusual color, and this particular product is a one coat affair, making it far simpler to apply than epoxy garage floor paint. Compared to their other garage flooring solutions, Quikrete's stain is pretty pricey, and even after you add the sealant you're not getting as much protection as with epoxy paint. Use this product only if all you want is an old world looking earth-tone color on your concrete. This cannot be used on concrete that already has any other type of treatment on it. Treated concrete will have to be stripped.
Clear Epoxy Coating By Quikrete
Although this product can be used on the garage, it is primarily intended to be used on indoor concrete. However, if you decide to stain the concrete, this is still going to be your best protection, indoor or outdoor. It provides a fairly low gloss look, and decent protection against chemicals and the elements. It's a lot more expensive than the Quikrete garage floor high gloss sealer, though, so unless you have stained your concrete, that will be your better option.
Epoxy Garage Floor Coating
Of all of the different Quikrete garage floor options, this epoxy paint coating is king. Not only will you get professional looking color, but this also provides the best protection by far. The kit is a great deal as well, especially considering it comes with the cleaner and color flakes. Considering price and the quality of the end product, this should probably be the first thing anyone considers unless they have a specific situation that requires different treatment. However, though it is by far the most durable solution, it's also the hardest to install.
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