Scuff Sanding Garage Floor

Rent a floor buffer screening attachment and 80 grit sanding screen.

Scuff sanding garage floor.

Didn t want to bore you. Use the sandpaper to remove deeper scratches in the epoxy. Use a pad sander with 80 grit sandpaper to etch in corners and other places. You can scuff sand bare surfaces or even ones that have been already painted or varnished.

Color choice is very limited as many coatings are simply gray while some are brown or off white. One solution is to. Sand the floor with the buffer to etch the finish. In the case of your garage floor i would treat it very aggressively because a smooth concrete surface that has slush and water on it is almost as slippery as a surface can get.

The first part in a series on scuff sanding discussing the art form its importance and providing basic tips to ensure a smooth wood finish. Epoxy garage floor coating is commonly sold in kits that include the two part epoxy etching solution and decorative color chips which are optional as well as complete instructions. Rust oleum garage interior floor primer is an easy to use revolutionary technology which allows you to coat over a previously coated or sealed concrete floor without having to scuff sand or grind the surface. You ll need coarse grit fine grit and superfine grit sandpaper discs that fit beneath the buffing pad on the floor buffer depending on how much sanding the job requires.

Scuff sanding is the process of lightly sanding a surface in preparation for primer paint and or varnish. Wet a piece of 660 grit wet dry sandpaper in a bucket of clean water to the point of saturation. Well not that fast. Transform your worn garage or basement floor with any rust oleum floor coating including water and solvent base.

Sand the scratched surface with a back and forth motion following the line of the scratch until you grind down the edges of the scratches to create a smooth surface. Some kits also include an instructional dvd. Epoxy floor coating. Scuff sanding not only helps remove the old product but it gives the concrete surface a slightly rough texture so new sealants can bond with the surface.

Actual time for grinding the concrete floor in preparation for our decorative epoxy was just over 9 mins for half of this 2 car garage. Purchase tape and plastic sheets to cover cabinetry fixtures and walls.