I bet you thought there is only one type of garage floor paint, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. There are actually plenty of options here, since you can use epoxy, latex and polyurethane. They can all be directly applied to the garage surface, but the epoxy is best known and most popular. That is because of its ability to bond well and give a great protection from the different types of stains. And the disadvantage is that you will have to spend a lot of time to prepare the garage floor for this type of paint.

What you have to be careful about is the debris, dirt and dust that is on the surface and might settle in the epoxy paint when it starts to dry. And another disadvantage is that the sun has a bad influence, so you better apply epoxy on the floors that aren’t in direct contact to the sunlight. This is why garage is most popular place for use of this type of paint. The sun simply turns it into a yellow color and makes it lose its gloss.

The best time for applying this type of paint is summer, when it is hot. Colder weather would not allow such a fast drying and could cause some problems with the coating. And be aware that you will have to wait at least two days before you can use that garage again.

Another type is polyurethane and it is even more resistant to spilled content then the epoxy. And it has advantage that is quite important – it won’t turn yellow or fade when it contact with sunlight. Polyurethane paint is quite durable and has a gloss wroth mentioning. Before you can apply this paint, you will have to use primer so the adhesion would be proper.

When it comes to latex garage floor paint, it is another good alternative you might consider. The first plus is that it is cheaper the other two and its a factor that many consumers use. The downside is that you will have to wait for 3 days before you can use your garage and you will have to seal the door completely. The latex paint really needs some extra time before it can adhere properly. The other thing is, you will have to use protective cover for the finish and even use grooves because the surface might be too slippery. Unlike polyurethane, this type of paint suffers from the sun so you should apply it only in a closed garages.