Concrete floor paint has been available in the industrial market for years. It has been used on industrial floors because of its resilience to oil, grease, and various other industrial chemicals, and for its durability. However, in recent years it has become popular for floors in homes as well.

Homeowners can use concrete paint for garages, driveways, and basement floors. The paint covers over concrete making it easy to clean or better to look at. There are many benefits to using concrete floor paint such as for waterproofing, rustproofing, and making floors heat resistant. Most concrete floor paint and concrete wall paint is non-toxic when dry. One big advantage of most concrete paints is that they are cheap to use. If a floor has spots that are constantly wet because of excessive moisture, concrete paint won’t last very long.

There are several types of cement paint including solids, solvent based, and water based. A solid concrete paint is the most expensive, and the strongest, and should only be used by professionals. Solvent based paints are normally used for industrial purposes, and are made 60% solids. If you are considering applying solvent based concrete paint to your garage wall or floor, use proper ventilation for the floor and walls. Solvent based concrete paints can only be purchased at an industrial supply store.

The most inexpensive concrete paints are water based. They are still strong enough to be used on the floors and walls of most homes. These can be found at any home improvement store and do it yourself centers. These paints come in a variety of colors and some manufacturers have computerized color matching as well. The majority of brands that are on the market claim that certain epoxy paints are only to be used as exterior concrete paint. Before buying any concrete paint, consider the climate of the region you live in. Some areas require an acid based or acrylic concrete stain before using a concrete paint.

If you are planning on using epoxy concrete floor paint for your garage or basement, you should consider first preparing the surface before applying the paint. This is the best way to ensure a long lasting finish. Most brands can be used in homes. To keep the paint looking like new, apply a concrete sealer over the paint. This helps to avoid wear and tear to the paint itself. Be sure to buy a sealer that is compatible with the paint you are going to use.