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How I Kept My Garage Floors Safe by Applying Rust Oleum Rock Solid

I was in need of a garage floor that would protect my vehicle and keep it clean, dry, and safe. The kit I found on Amazon was perfect for me because it gave me everything I needed to complete my project, including all the tools.

Garage Floors Safe by Applying Rust Oleum Rock Solid

With the help of Rust Oleum Rock Solid, you can keep your garage floors safe and looking good. With its high durability, it will withstand all kinds of weather conditions without fading or discoloring and also protects against rusting. This means that ugly stains on your garage floor will be a thing of the past!

Another great benefit of using this product is that it's easy to apply. You can use a roller or paintbrush to apply it on your floor. You don't need to wait for long before the paint dries up either; within minutes after applying it, you can start using them again without worrying about getting paint splatters everywhere!

Rust Oleum Rock Solid Garage Floor Coating Kit

I'm going, to be honest with you—I was skeptical about this product when I first saw it. The thought of spraying my garage floors and expecting them to stay clean for years? It seemed like a pipe dream. But after trying out Rust Oleum Rock Solid Garage Floor Coating Kit, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked!

The kit comes with everything you need: a spray gun, paint tray, roller tray and extension pole, gloves, a respirator mask, and all the tools necessary for application. In addition to that all-important sprayer assembly (which is the part of this product that really makes it stand out), there's also an instruction manual outlining exactly how to use each piece of safely in order to get professional results every time!

When you first look at something like the Rust Oleum Rock Solid Garage Floor Coating Kit

The first thing to know about Rust Oleum Rock Solid Garage Floor Coating Kit is that it is a big job. You need to do it right, you need to do it fast, and most importantly—you have to be careful.

There are so many directions to read and the box is filled with so many bottles and bags

There are a lot of directions to read and the box is filled with a lot of bottles and bags. This is a good thing because there are so many directions and so many bottles and bags that you can use this kit for a very long time!

A kit like this is really meant for a two-car garage or larger space

A kit like this is really meant for a two-car garage or larger space.

The reason for this is that you'll need to apply the product over 700 square feet and it would take forever if you had to do that in a smaller garage.

You may have noticed that I mentioned the time when I was describing what you needed to complete your project, but that's not the only thing you need to think about.

You also need to make sure that you have enough room for drying time before with oil-based paint or waxing!

This particular kit can cover up to 500 square feet

My garage is big enough to cover with the kit, though it's worth noting that these kits can be purchased in varying sizes. If you have a larger garage and want to cover more surface area, Rust Oleum Rock Solid offers kits that are over twice as large, at 1,000 square feet and 2,000 square feet.

If your garage is smaller or if your floors aren't as bad from rust and oil stains as mine were when I started this project then using less product might be fine for you.

Now that we have our boxes of kit, we need to start prepping our garage

  • Clean the floor by sweeping and vacuuming it.
  • Apply the patching compound to any large holes or uneven areas on your floor, this will fill in cracks and prevent water from seeping into them. Use a putty knife to work it into cracks and crevices, but be sure not to apply too much, or else you'll end up with a bumpy surface! Repeat until satisfied with the result. If you need help applying this product through your face mask, just ask someone who is good at it (like me).
  • Apply the filler over minor scratches and dents to smooth out any rough spots on your floor's surface–this will make applying paint easier later on! Again using a putty knife or other smoothing tool of choice, spread on as needed while working until satisfied with the result (I did this job by myself so I didn't need any help here).

The most important thing for your garage floor is to have a clean surface

The most important thing for your garage floor is having a clean surface. Your floor needs to be completely free from oil, grease, or other contaminants and impurities. You can use pressure washers, degreasers, and concrete cleaners to get the job done.

If you want to restore the shine of your garage floor, apply a concrete primer on it before applying Rust Oleum Rock Solid .

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You want to make sure all of the cracks are filled with the concrete patching compound and filler.

You can do this by using a trowel to spread out the mix thoroughly over your garage floor, making sure you cover all areas equally. After that, let it sit for about twenty minutes so that it has time to harden up before continuing on with your project!

It's really good to really fill these in because the coating will fall through the cracks

Now that you have swept and vacuumed, it's time to add the filler.

Start by filling any cracks with concrete patching compound and filler. Make sure all of them are filled so that the coating will adhere correctly to your floor. If you don't do this part correctly, then the coating will fall through the cracks in your garage floor later on!

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In order to apply this kit successfully, you must mix all of your products in their individual bottles before you apply them to your garage floor.

I recommend doing this in a separate area without any dust or debris as well as using gloves and eye protection.

The first thing that needs to happen is mixing the base coat with the color coat together. The directions say that it's important to do this with a stirring stick, but I found that it was easier just to stir it like one would in a cup of coffee. The next step is mixing the primer with the topcoat together and then continuing on with blending concrete patching compound and filler into a large bucket for easy cleanup later on down the road (I used about half).

Our first layer is the base coat which is going to dry very fast as it says on the box

The first layer in the garage floor coating kit is the base coat. The base coat is a very important part of this product, as it is what will make your garage floor look like it has been freshly painted and keep it looking nice for years to come.

The base coat needs to be applied quickly and thoroughly so that you do not miss any spots on your flooring. Use an even sweeping motion when applying this layer so that all areas are coated evenly, otherwise, you may end up with some spots where there is no coating at all!

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Conclusion

I hope this helps you in your decision-making. I know that it can be a little overwhelming at first, but once you get started with the project, it will become much easier for you to do it on your own. The most important thing is having a clean surface before starting any coating process like this one and making sure all of your cracks are filled with concrete patching compound or filler as well!

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