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Best Garage Floor Paints For 2021

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Best Garage Floor Paints For 2021

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Why We Picked It

Rust-Oleum has been a manufacturer of protective paint products for over 100 years. The brand first dabbled in protective paint when the founder recognized that fish oil prevents corrosion on metal decks. Needless to say, the Rust-Oleum formula is tried and true. That’s why the Concrete & Garage Floor Paint + Primer takes the title of best garage floor paint overall. This one-part, ready-to-use epoxy acrylic coating is durable and scuff-resistant. At only $47, you will get ample bang for your buck with 300-400 square feet of coverage per gallon. We believe this may be optimistic, so plan to need more. This paint is made specifically for concrete and will not stand up to expectations on other materials.


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Rust-Oleum Rocksolid Polycuramine Garage Floor
Why We Picked It

The number-two spot on our list also goes to a Rust-Oleum product. This heavy-duty floor coating is made from industrial grade polycuramine, which is more durable than epoxy. This paint stands up against salts, oils, gases and other chemicals to protect your garage floor for the long-term. Another benefit of polycuramine is that it has no volatile organic compounds which makes it safer for application and any later off-gassing. You may need more product than is sold here.


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Why We Picked It

For those who believe in the durability and longevity of epoxy, this is the garage paint coating for you. This epoxy floor kit produced by Performance Industries, which makes the strongest epoxy coating most widely available on the market. Epoxy or polyepoxides are reactive polymers that form a high thermal- and chemical-resistant hard layer. Since this product is 100-percent epoxy, it only requires a single coat to achieve the strength of other epoxy paints on the market. When using a single coat, this three gallon bucket of epoxy coating covers up to 500 square feet of garage flooring. It’s expensive, but it goes pretty far.


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Why We Picked It

For a simple garage floor painting project, the KILZ 1-Part Epoxy Acrylic Garage Floor Paint is the best option on a budget. This water-based paint can be used for interior and exterior applications on concrete, masonry, stone and brick. It is also quick-drying so you can lay the second coat after just 24 hours and park a car on the surface in just 48. This one gallon of KILZ paint will stretch up to 500 square feet, which is far superior to market competitors. We suspect this is fairly optimistic, so plan to buy more—especially if your concrete is fairly porous.


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INSL-X Hot Trax Paint
Why We Picked It

The INSL-X Hot Trax Paint prides itself on scuff resistance. This is an epoxy acrylic paint that is durable and resists hot tire marks. It can cover up to 400 square feet per gallon and can also be used for various applications such as brick or stone. This product comes in at a decent price and has received moderate reviews from customers. The main drawback with the INSL-X Hot Trax Paint is its exceptionally long dry time. The company suggests waiting five to seven days to park your car on the finished surface. With today’s technological advancements (and general lack of patience), that feels like an eternity.


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SALEBESTSELLER NO. 1

Rust-Oleum 367598 Home Interior Floor Coating Kit, Semi-Gloss Ultra White

552 Reviews
Rust-Oleum 367598 Home Interior Floor Coating Kit, Semi-Gloss Ultra White

  • Ideal for updating outdated flooring at a fraction of the cost of replacement and adheres without stripping, sanding or priming
  • Water-based formula works with a wide range of flooring types including ceramic tile, porcelain tile, concrete, hard wood, laminate, vinyl and more
  • Apply top coat after 6 hours; dry enough for light foot traffic after 24 hours and covers up to 100 sq. ft. per kit
SALEBESTSELLER NO. 2

KILZ L377611 1-Part Epoxy Acrylic Interior/Exterior Concrete and Garage Floor Paint, Satin, Silver Gray, 1-Gallon, 1 Gallon (Pack of 1), 4 l

1,565 Reviews
KILZ L377611 1-Part Epoxy Acrylic Interior/Exterior Concrete and Garage Floor Paint, Satin, Silver Gray, 1-Gallon, 1 Gallon (Pack of 1), 4 l

  • A good concrete floor paint is highly durable, easy to clean and won’t scuff, fade, crack or blister easily, even from hot tires and other heavy activity.
  • This single component, water-based floor paint is formulated to last in hard to clean areas like basements and garages. It’s resistant to staining and damage from chemicals, Oil and gasoline.
  • Use this high-durability floor paint on coated or uncoated concrete, masonry, stone and brick. This paint is ideal on high-traffic surfaces such as garage floors, basements, driveways and porches.
BESTSELLER NO. 3

Rust-Oleum 251965 EPOXYSHIELD Garage Floor Coating, 1 Car Kit, Gray

464 Reviews
Rust-Oleum 251965 EPOXYSHIELD Garage Floor Coating, 1 Car Kit, Gray

  • Durable, 2-part epoxy formula works on interior concrete surfaces, such as garage floors, workshops, basements and more
  • Professional glossy finish is easy to clean and provides a long lasting protection that is 5X harder than 1-part epoxy floor paint
  • Walk on ready in 24 hours, vehicle and drive-on ready in 3 days
BESTSELLER NO. 4

Epoxy Floor Kit - Epoxy-Coat Full Kit Gray- up to 500 sq.ft. at 9.7 mils - for Garage Floors, Basement Floors, Concrete, and More

91 Reviews
Epoxy Floor Kit – Epoxy-Coat Full Kit Gray- up to 500 sq.ft. at 9.7 mils – for Garage Floors, Basement Floors, Concrete, and More

  • Gray Base with Gray Flakes – 3 gallon Kit – Up to 500 sq. ft.
  • Everything you need for project included in kit
  • Lifetime Guarantee – Made in the USA – 10X More Durable than Big Box Store Brands and Water-based Epoxies
BESTSELLER NO. 5

New Pig Corporation-PMB30069 Grippy Paint Booth Mat | Protects Surfaces and Floors from Paint Build-Up| Reduces Paint Defects and Color Casting | Static Dissipative | 32' x 100' Roll, Gray

15 Reviews
New Pig Corporation-PMB30069 Grippy Paint Booth Mat | Protects Surfaces and Floors from Paint Build-Up| Reduces Paint Defects and Color Casting | Static Dissipative | 32″ x 100′ Roll, Gray

  • OPTIMIZES SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE: unique non-woven material traps dust, dirt and meets requirements for a dissipative material at 50% R.H.; meets OSHA and NFPA maintenance standards
  • MINIMIZE CLEANUP TIME: no more scraping inches of overspray buildup off your booth floor!
  • REDUCE COLOR CASTING so you can achieve a high-quality finish and eliminate paint defects – along with proper lighting, our blue and gray color options help illuminate the finished area effectively and manage variables that easily throw paint vision awry
BESTSELLER NO. 6

Rust-Oleum 293513 Rocksolid Polycuramine Garage Floor Coating, 2.5 Car Kit, Gray

1,980 Reviews
Rust-Oleum 293513 Rocksolid Polycuramine Garage Floor Coating, 2.5 Car Kit, Gray

  • Durable, polycuramine concrete coating works on interior concrete surfaces including garage floors, workshops, basements, family rooms and more
  • Self-leveling, buildable formula is 20X stronger than epoxy, comes in a unique eco-friendly burst pouch and is virtually VOC and odor free
  • Complete projects quickly; coating is walk on ready in 8-10 hours and vehicle ready within 24 hours
BESTSELLER NO. 7

FIBERLOCK LBC III Industrial Lead Encapsulant, Lead Encapsulating Paint - 5801 - 5 Gallon, White

33 Reviews
FIBERLOCK LBC III Industrial Lead Encapsulant, Lead Encapsulating Paint – 5801 – 5 Gallon, White

  • LEAD-SEALING PAINT: LBC III (lead barrier compound) forms a barrier between lead-based paint and the environment to offer protection from the toxic metal while safely preserving architectural details.
  • BITTER ANTI-INGESTANT: We’ve added a bitter anti-ingestant agent to to LBC III, offering protection against ingesting lead in the event that the underlying lead paint chips off.
  • INTERIOR & EXTERIOR USE: Our lead abasement product is a permanent solution, making it ideal for indoor and outdoor use. Plus, it’s available in white and antique linen.
SALEBESTSELLER NO. 8

Rust-Oleum 299745 Rocksolid Metallic Garage Floor Coating, 80 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), Brilliant Blue

153 Reviews
Rust-Oleum 299745 Rocksolid Metallic Garage Floor Coating, 80 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), Brilliant Blue

  • Durable, polycuramine concrete coating works on interior concrete surfaces including garage floors, workshops, basements, family rooms and more
  • Self-leveling, buildable formula is 20X stronger than epoxy, comes in a unique burst pouch and is virtually VOC and odor free
  • Complete projects quickly; coating is walk on ready in 8-10 hours and vehicle ready within 24 hours
BESTSELLER NO. 9

Rust-Oleum 358874 Floor Coating Base Coat Pearl Gray Quart

8 Reviews
Rust-Oleum 358874 Floor Coating Base Coat Pearl Gray Quart

  • Easy 2-step system
  • Superior adhesion to tough surfaces
  • Maximum scratch & stain resistance
BESTSELLER NO. 10

Rust-Oleum 365928 Floor Coating Base Coat Charcoal Gray Quart

7 Reviews
Rust-Oleum 365928 Floor Coating Base Coat Charcoal Gray Quart

  • Home base coat requires the use of Rust-Oleum home top coat in a semi-gloss or matte finish (Sold separately)
  • For interior use on any bare, stained, sealed or previously coated surfaces such as ceramic tile, porcelain tile, concrete, hard wood, laminate, vinyl and linoleum
  • Water-Based formula that requires no stripping, sanding or priming

 


METHODOLOGY

In order to determine the best garage floor paint for your vehicle, we considered the products most accessible to the widest swath of consumers in the U.S. and evaluated them on performance, price and value. We also considered a broad range of end-user ratings and evaluations by multiple testers. Each product was rated on a set of criteria: material, durability, coverage, ease of application process, dry time and cost.


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Chauncey CrailContributor
Chauncey Crail writes about film, art, travel, aviation, personal finance, health, home improvement, automobiles and more for a variety of global publications, including Forbes Advisor, Robb Report and Rolling Stone. He’s been turning wrenches since age three and his automotive and mechanical experience spans everything from airplanes and sports cars to tractors and other heavy agricultural machinery. He buys all his cars on Craigslist in sketchy parking lots and no, he won’t sell you his rusty old pickup—no matter how many times you ask.
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