Pressure Wash the Entire Floor
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Getting ready to apply Rust-Oleum Epoxy-Shell 1000 with full flakes. Primed with Epoxy-Shell 550
What happens here
After the entire floor has been treated with the general cleaner and thoroughly scrubbed, it's time for the final rinse. Use a pressure washer, ideally equipped with a surface cleaner attachment, to methodically wash down the entire concrete surface. Work in overlapping passes to ensure complete coverage and prevent streaking. Continue pressure washing until all cleaning solution, dirt, and loosened grime are completely rinsed away, and the water running off the floor appears clear, without any suds or residue. This step is critical to leave a perfectly clean, bare concrete surface, which is essential for proper adhesion of the epoxy coating.
Goal: Remove all cleaning solutions, dirt, and grime, leaving a clean and residue-free concrete surface.
Tools and materials
- Eye Protection — Protecting eyes from splashing water and debris during pressure washing
- Pressure Washer — Rinsing the entire concrete floor thoroughly
- Surface Cleaner Attachment — Efficiently and evenly pressure washing large floor areas