Preparation Tips for Garage Floors

1) When hot tires are parked on driveway and/or garage floor, paraffin emitted from the tires embeds in the concrete creating a rubberized barrier and bond breaker.  This is most common with high-performance tires and concentrated in the tire lanes where the vehicle comes to rest.

2) While mechanical (grinding) surface preparation is best, it is important to degrease these areas first so as not to grind grease into the concrete.

3) Degreasing and/or acid etching will not remove the paraffin, which is why mechanical abrasion is necessary.

4) A water absorption test will tell you whether the surface is ready to receive a coating.  A dime-sized bead of water should penetrate the concrete in 10 to 15 seconds.  If not repeat the abrasion process.