How to Epoxy-Coat a Garage Floor

1. GARAGE-FLOOR EPOXY KIT
Includes etching solution, colored epoxy paint, and color-fleck additives (which you can order more of if necessary). Measure the square footage of your space, then check the manufacturer's coverage and coating recommendations to see how much you'll need. clear epoxy top coat Comes in a separate kit and includes the antiskid granules.

2. ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER
to prepare the floor, for previously painted floors only (in place of the cleaner that comes with the kit).

3. PLASTIC SHEETING
to protect the surrounding walls during the cleaning and epoxy application. 4. PAINTER'S TAPE
to secure the plastic sheeting.

5. 3/8-INCH-NAP ROLLER COVERS
to apply both epoxy paint and clear top coat. You'll need three if you plan to do two coats of epoxy and one of clear coat.

6. 3-INCH POLYESTER PAINTBRUSH
to cut in at corners, seams, and edges.

7. PAINT-TRAY LINERS