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What is garage floor coating?
Garage floor coating is a 2-component epoxy developed specially to strengthen garage floors and make them last. The topcoat is more resistant to plasticisers, which are found in car and bicycle tyres, for example. The coating is very hard-wearing, liquid-tight and resistant to heavy loads, and is suitable for both home garages and professional workshops.
- Another floor coating?
- Epoxy
- Industrial
How does garage floor coating work?
Garage floor coating works just like any epoxy floor coating: a resin and a hardener react chemically after mixing and cure into a hard, liquid-tight layer that bonds to the concrete or screed floor. Spilled oil and liquids no longer soak into the floor. The difference lies in the topcoat: it is more resistant to plasticisers, the substances in car and bicycle tyres that can attack an ordinary coating. That prevents stains where the tyres stand. Here is how it works, in three steps.
Mix the two components
You mix the resin with the hardener. They react chemically with each other, and from that moment the coating starts to cure.
Cure on concrete or screed
Resin and hardener cure into a hard, liquid-tight layer that bonds to the concrete or screed floor. Spilled oil no longer soaks into the floor.
A topcoat against plasticisers
The topcoat is more resistant to plasticisers: the substances in car and bicycle tyres that can attack an ordinary coating. That prevents stains where the tyres stand.
The benefits of garage floor coating
A garage floor has a tough life: car tyres, oil and dirt from outside. Garage floor coating absorbs all that with a topcoat that is more resistant to the plasticisers in tyres, and a liquid-tight layer that spilled oil can't soak into. Once applied, the coating can withstand frost, so even an unheated garage is no problem. With anti-slip powder in the second coat you give the floor extra grip, without any visible or rough texture. The coating is suitable for home garages and professional workshops alike.
- Topcoat against plasticisersMore resistant to plasticisers from car and bicycle tyres.
- Very hard-wearingWithstands heavy loads in the garage and workshop.
- Liquid-tightSpilled liquids don'
- t soak into the floor.
- At home and professionalFor home garages and professional workshops alike.
- Anti-slip possibleAnti-slip powder in the second coat gives extra grip.
- Frost-resistantOnce applied, the coating can withstand frost.
Where do you use garage floor coating?
Garage floor coating is made for the garage, but it also performs well in a workshop or other commercial space with intensive use. For living areas at home you would normally use epoxy floor coating, and for the heaviest load in a hall or warehouse, industrial floor coating. Choose your space for advice.
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BasicLimistéir mhaireachtála
- Hard-wearing and easy to clean
- Also over underfloor heating
- Anti-slip for bathroom and hallway
Suitable for: Living room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen, bathroom, utility room and cellar
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Pro LineÁitreabh gnó
- Scratch-resistant and plasticiser-resistant
- In your corporate colour
- Resistant to oil and cleaning agents
Suitable for: Garage, workshop, shop, office and hospitality
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IndustrialSpásanna tionsclaíochta
- For heavy loads
- Liquid-tight against oil and grease
- Less dust, little maintenance
Suitable for: Factory hall, warehouse and production space
Basic or Pro?
You choose garage floor coating as Basic or as Pro. Both are odourless, water-based and easy to apply yourself, following the same guide and in the same RAL colours, in 5 and 10 kg tins. For a garage or storage room with a light load, Basic works well. If a car or motorbike is parked in the garage, choose the Pro version: it is more scratch-resistant, plasticiser-resistant and better at withstanding UV.
| Feature |  Basic |
 Pro Line |
|---|---|---|
| Both | ||
| Odourless, water-based and solvent-free | ||
| Easy to apply yourself, following the same guide | ||
| UV blocker against yellowing | ||
| All RAL colours, 5 kg and 10 kg | ||
| 10-year warranty | ||
| Pro only | ||
| More scratch-resistant | – | |
| Better UV resistance | – | |
| Plasticiser-resistant | – | |
| Price | ||
| 5 kg25 m² per coat | €79,00€3,16 per m² | €129,00€5,16 per m² |
| 10 kg50 m² per coat | €159,00€3,18 per m² | €219,00€4,38 per m² |
From-prices of the most affordable colour, including offers. Read the full comparison at Basic or Pro: what is the difference?
Order garage floor coating
Below you can see the best-selling colours of garage floor coating. On the product page you then choose Basic or Pro, and a 5 or 10 kg tin: 5 kg covers 25 m² per coat, 10 kg covers 50 m². If a car or motorbike is parked in the garage, choose the Pro version. For two coats, order two tins, and in the collection you will find all 182 RAL colours.
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SladmhargadhGnáthphraghas Ó €79,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €79,00Sladmhargadh -
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SladmhargadhGnáthphraghas Ó €79,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €79,00Sladmhargadh -
SladmhargadhGnáthphraghas Ó €79,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €79,00Sladmhargadh -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
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€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00 -
Gnáthphraghas Ó €109,00GnáthphraghasPraghas aonaid in aghaidh
€109,00Praghas sladmhargaidh Ó €109,00
Our guide, step by step
Ready to apply garage floor coating yourself?
You apply garage floor coating yourself in 4 steps: prepare, mix, apply and dry. In the step-by-step guide you can see in the video how it's done, with all the steps from our manual.
📓 View the guideReady to get started with garage floor coating?
Choose your colour from all 182 RAL colours, as Basic for a garage with a light load or as Pro for a garage with a car or motorbike. You apply the coating yourself, in two coats for the best result, with the guide to hand. Ordered before 12:00, shipped today.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about garage floor coating
What exactly is garage floor coating?
Garage floor coating is a 2-component epoxy developed specially to strengthen garage floors and make them last. The big difference from ordinary epoxy floor coating is the topcoat: it is more resistant to plasticisers, which are found in car and bicycle tyres, for example. The coating is also very hard-wearing, liquid-tight and resistant to heavy loads. You apply it yourself with a roller.
Which garages is garage floor coating intended for?
An epoxy garage floor works in any garage, whether at home or a professional one. The coating is ideal for home garages and professional workshops. For a garage with a light load, such as a private garage that mainly serves as storage, Basic works well. If a car is parked there or the floor is used more intensively, we recommend the Pro Line, which is plasticiser-resistant.
Why does garage floor coating have a different topcoat?
Cars and bicycles are parked in a garage, and their tyres contain plasticisers. These can attack an ordinary coating, leaving stains where the tyres stand. Garage floor coating therefore has a topcoat that is more resistant to those plasticisers. The Pro Line is also plasticiser-resistant, more scratch-resistant and better at withstanding UV. That is why we recommend Pro for garages.
Does garage floor coating come with instructions?
Yes. Every pack contains a QR code. Scan it with your smartphone and you go straight to the matching guide. It covers everything about preparation, treating your substrate, what you need, mixing, applying, drying and waste disposal. The full guide is also on our website, so you can prepare for the job properly before you order.
Is garage floor coating also suitable for a workshop or shed?
Yes. Garage floor coating is ideal for both home garages and professional workshops, and a shed can be coated just as well. For a floor with a light load, such as a shed, Basic works well. If the floor is under heavier load, as in a workshop, we recommend the Pro Line: it is more scratch-resistant, plasticiser-resistant and better at withstanding UV.
What substrate does a garage usually have?
Many garages have a concrete floor or a sand-cement screed. A sand-cement screed is a commonly used finishing floor in garages; always roughen it up with 60, 80 or 100 grit and use the primer to take away the suction. For concrete, 60 to 80 grit is often enough to open the cement skin. If a curing compound was used, the floor must be ground with diamond.
What is a curing compound and what does it mean for me?
A curing compound is a product that is sometimes used while concrete cures. If it is on your garage floor, the coating adheres less well and the floor must be ground with diamond. You can check this with the adhesion test: pour a small cup of water onto the floor. If the water stays on top and is slow to soak in, extra preparation is probably needed.
Can I speed up the curing of my garage floor?
Yes. You can speed up curing with forced ventilation and heating. At 23 °C and a maximum of 50% humidity, the coating is walkable after about 12 hours, and optimal chemical resistance is reached after 7 days. In a cold garage it takes longer. So make sure the substrate is at least 10 °C and 3 °C above the dew point, and the humidity is no more than 75%.
What do I do with leftover garage floor coating after coating?
If you have a bit of mixed material left in the tin, let it cure in the tin. Once cured, the packaging can go out with your bulky waste. Take any liquids you did not mix to your local chemical waste depot. Store unused tins frost-free, because as long as the product is still in the tin, it must not freeze. That way you dispose of everything responsibly.
What conditions are needed to coat a garage?
The working temperature is at least 15 °C and at most 30 °C; high temperatures shorten the working time. The substrate must be at least 10 °C and 3 °C above the dew point, and the humidity must not exceed 75% during application and curing. Let the materials acclimatise in the garage beforehand. That prevents dull patches and white streaks caused by moisture.
Further reading
Basic or Pro?Which variant suits your floor?Read more →
Complete instructionsAll steps and substrates explained.Read more →
What is epoxy floor coating?How it works and where you use it.Read more →
What is garage floor coating?Why a garage needs its own coating.Read more →
What is industrial floor coating?For floors with the heaviest loads.Read more →
