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How to Epoxy a Garage Floor: Full DIY Guide (2025)

Transform your Toronto garage with durable, glossy epoxy. Step-by-step instructions for prep, application, and curing — plus pro tips for Ontario’s climate.

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Why Epoxy Your Garage Floor?

Epoxy creates a seamless, high-gloss surface that resists oil, salt, and hot tires — perfect for Toronto winters.

  • •Chemical Resistant: Oil, gas, and de-icing salts won’t stain.
  • •Easy to Clean: Hose off dirt and grime.
  • •15+ Year Lifespan: With proper prep and 100% solids epoxy.

Compare options in our epoxy vs. paint guide.

How to Apply Epoxy Garage Floor: Step-by-Step

  1. 1
    Clean & Degrease: TSP + pressure wash. Remove all oil.
  2. 2
    Etch Concrete: Muriatic acid (1:4) or mechanical grind. CSP 2–3 profile.
  3. 3
    Repair Cracks: Fill with epoxy crack filler. Let cure.
  4. 4
    Apply Primer (Optional): For better adhesion on smooth slabs.
  5. 5
    Roll Epoxy Base: Mix Part A+B. Cut in edges, roll 18" sections.
  6. 6
    Broadcast Flakes: Toss vinyl flakes while wet for grip.
  7. 7
    Topcoat (Polyaspartic): Apply UV-stable clear coat after 12–24 hrs.

Full cure: 72 hrs for light use, 7 days for vehicles. See our full installation guide.

Tools & Materials You’ll Need

  • •Tools: 18" roller, 9" brush, mixing drill, squeegee, spiked shoes
  • •Materials: 100% solids epoxy, polyaspartic topcoat, flakes, etch solution
  • •Safety: Respirator, nitrile gloves, eye protection

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Cost to Epoxy a Garage Floor in Toronto (2025)

Average per square foot:

  • • DIY Kit (400 sq ft): $2.50 – $4.00/sq ft
  • • Pro Installation (Flakes + Topcoat): $7.00 – $12.00/sq ft
  • • Metallic or 3D Epoxy: $15.00 – $25.00/sq ft

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

Can I epoxy over old paint?

No — must remove all paint. We offer grinding services.

2

How long before I can park?

72 hrs for light vehicles, 7 days for full cure.

3

Is polyaspartic better than epoxy?

Yes for topcoat — cures faster, UV-stable. Read our polyaspartic guide.

Ready to Epoxy Your Toronto Garage?

Get a showroom-quality floor that lasts. We serve Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, and beyond.

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