Prepare Floor: Fill Saw Cuts and Apply Primer
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What happens here
Before applying any epoxy, the concrete garage floor must be meticulously prepared. This involves filling any saw cuts or expansion joints with an appropriate filler material to create a seamless surface. Subsequently, an epoxy primer, specifically 'Citadel EP-55 primer' as seen in the video, is rolled onto the entire concrete surface. This primer ensures optimal adhesion of the subsequent epoxy layers and seals the concrete.
Goal: Ensure proper adhesion and smooth base for epoxy
Tools and materials
- Paint Roller with Extension Pole — Applying the epoxy primer evenly to the floor
- Paint Tray — Holding and dispensing primer for the roller
- Spiked Shoes — Allowing movement on wet epoxy without leaving marks
- Citadel EP-55 Primer Citadel — Sealing the concrete and providing a bonding layer for the epoxy
- Concrete Filler — Filling saw cuts and cracks in the concrete