Prevent Oil Stains on Garage Floors
May 01, 2023 | By Quick Response Garage Floor Coatings
Garage floors tend to absorb oil stains easily. Porous concrete is challenging to keep clean, and the accumulation of dirt, debris, and oil can lead to discoloration and stains that are almost impossible to remove.
Here are some maintenance solutions to help keep a garage floor spotless:
Regular Cleaning
Oil tends to collect around the unwanted residue and dirt frequently found on garage floors. Removing them from the surface requires regular sweeping that ensures that oil won’t have a chance to accumulate.
Before applying any garage floor coating, a thorough sweeping session will eliminate any particles that can attract oil and leave stains. It also helps to remove any residue that could damage the floor and interfere with the coating process.
Many opt for a pressure washer as an effective way to clean oil stains from garage floors. Pressure washers can also be helpful for thoroughly removing dirt and grime, especially if it has accumulated over time, blasting away the extra debris left after sweeping.
Gray – A clean, simple look that fits most spaces
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White – Makes spaces look brighter (but shows dirt more easily)
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Floor Mats and Absorbent Pads
Using absorbent pads is an effective strategy to prevent oil stains on garage floors. The trick is to identify the area most susceptible to staining. One can place a garage floor mat or absorbent pads under vehicles to catch any drips or spills. Made from highly absorbent materials such as polypropylene, they can hold large amounts of liquid while preventing oil spills from seeping into concrete floors.
For garage owners with oil drums and containers, using mats and pads is a convenient solution. Once the pads have absorbed the spill, one can discard or recycle them if made from recyclable materials.
Garage Floor Coatings
While mat pads and cleaning can deliver short-term benefits, the surest way to prevent oil stains is through epoxy garage floor coatings. The coat makes garage floors extremely resistant to discoloring, oil, and other abrasive chemicals.
Epoxy coating is a durable solution that withstands heavy vehicle and foot traffic, protecting the garage floor rather than just keeping it clean. With a variety of floors and finishes, it also offers aesthetic appeal. A professional epoxy coating provider can provide estimates and a wide range of ideal solutions and install the coating for optimal results.
Consistent Temperature
There are many ways to keep oil stains from discoloring a garage floor. Added protection from epoxy, regular maintenance, and padding can solve the problem. While epoxy coating offers the highest level of security, combining the three solutions will minimize the chances of oil stains on the garage floors.
Quick Response Garage Floor Coatings offers epoxy, flake, solid, stain, and specialty flooring options to Phoenix Valley residential and commercial clients. Call us today for a free estimate at (602) 351-5543.
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