If you've been perusing the various Quikrete garage floor solutions, then you have likely noticed that there is no lack of options, and it's sometimes hard to tell which will be best for your garage floors. Everyone's situation is a little different, after all. In this article, we will look at the options so that you can see which would be best for your particular situation.

High Gloss Sealer By Quikrete

This product is great for use on garage floors that are already in place, though it can be used straight on the concrete as well. It can even be used on masonry, slate, brick, pavers, or aggregate. Used over Quikrete garage floor epoxy, it will lend your floor a deep shine and give it even more protection from chemical stains. Used straight on your concrete garage floor, it will provide moderate protection from staining and cracking, but will not as comprehensive or as durable as epoxy garage floor paint. It costs only half as much as an epoxy paint kit, though, and is easier to install since it does not require mixing. If all you need is something to make the garage floor look shiny and offer a modicum of protection, than this might be it. Otherwise, read on.

Etching Stain By Quikrete

It's important to note, straight out, that stain does not protect the concrete at all. It's only there to add color. Quikrete does state that stain needs to be sealed using Quikrete Garage Floor Stain Sealer. Stain does look pretty neat, though, gives the concrete an unusual and interesting color, and this particular stain only requires one coat, which means the application is very fast. If you compare to the other garage flooring products, you'll notice that the stain is very expensive, and that's not including the sealant, which still won't give you the protection of epoxy paint. This product is really only good for giving your concrete an earthy, old world look. Be careful not to try to use stain on treated concrete. Before you do that, you'll have to strip it.

Quikrete Clear Epoxy Coating

Although this product can be used on the garage, it is primarily intended to be used on indoor concrete. However, if you decide to stain the concrete, this is still going to be your best protection, indoor or outdoor. It provides a fairly low gloss look, and decent protection against chemicals and the elements. It's a lot more expensive than the Quikrete garage floor high gloss sealer, though, so unless you have stained your concrete, that will be your better option.

Epoxy Garage Floor Coating

Of all of the different Quikrete garage floor options, this epoxy paint coating is king. Not only will you get professional looking color, but this also provides the best protection by far. The kit is a great deal as well, especially considering it comes with the cleaner and color flakes. Considering price and the quality of the end product, this should probably be the first thing anyone considers unless they have a specific situation that requires different treatment. However, though it is by far the most durable solution, it's also the hardest to install.

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