INSL-X GarageGuard · 1-Part concrete & garage floor paint
A garage floor
hot tires can't lift.
A ready-to-use, epoxy-modified acrylic for garage, basement and outdoor concrete. No mixing, self-priming, and it resists hot tire pickup, oil, gas and grease. Park on it in 3–5 days.
INSL-X GarageGuard 1-Part Concrete & Garage Floor Paint
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INSL-X GarageGuard 1-Part Concrete & Garage Floor Paint
INSL-X GarageGuard 1-Part is a ready-to-use, epoxy-modified acrylic floor paint for garage floors, basements, driveways, patios and walkways. There's nothing to mix. It's self-priming, resists hot tire pickup, and seals concrete against water, oil, gasoline, grease and household cleaners.
Key Features
- 1-part, no mixing. Use it straight from the can.
- Resists hot tire pickup once it has hardened.
- Self-priming on bare concrete and on properly prepared painted floors.
- Chemical resistant: water, oil, gasoline, grease and household cleaners.
- Fast return to service: recoat in 4 hours, light foot traffic in 8 hours, vehicles in 3–5 days.
- Interior and exterior, with soap-and-water clean-up.
Where to Use It
Garage and basement floors, driveways, walkways, patios and pavers, plus masonry, block and brick. Not slip-resistant: add an anti-slip aggregate on steps and ramps, or use Sure Step. Apply at 10 °C or warmer, out of direct sun, with no rain for 12 hours.
Colours and Sizes
Ready-mixed in Knight Grey, Welded Grey and Desert Sand, satin finish, in 3.79 L cans. A typical 2-car garage takes 3 cans for two coats.
1-Part or Epoxy?
Choose GarageGuard 1-Part for an easy weekend floor inside or out. For an indoor garage or workshop that takes heavy wear, GarageGuard Epoxy is a 2-part waterborne epoxy with a semi-gloss finish. It's for interior floors only.
Specs & Coverage
- Coverage: 350–450 sq ft per 3.79 L per coat (32.5–41.8 m²)
- Coats: 2
| Type | Epoxy-modified acrylic, 1-part, waterborne |
| Finish | Satin, 15–30 @ 60° |
| VOC | Under 50 g/L |
| Dry time (25 °C, 50% RH) | Touch 1–2 h. Recoat 4 h. Light foot traffic 8 h. Vehicles 3–5 days |
| Application temperature | 10–32 °C (50–90 °F), air and surface |
| Application | Nylon/polyester brush or professional roller |
| Thinning | First coat on bare concrete: 1 pint of water per gallon |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water. Final mineral spirits rinse for spray equipment |
Application Guide
- Clean and degrease the floor.
- Roughen bare concrete by grinding or acid-etching until it feels like 80-grit sandpaper. On painted floors, scrape and sand instead.
- Dry 24–48 hours and check for moisture with a taped plastic sheet.
- First coat, thinned on bare concrete. Second coat 4 hours later, at a right angle.
- Walk on it after 8 hours and park after 3–5 days.
FAQ
1How much GarageGuard do I need for a 2-car garage?
A 2-car garage is about 22 × 22 ft, or 484 sq ft. Two coats means about 970 sq ft to cover. At 350–450 sq ft per 3.79 L, that's 3 cans. Rough or porous concrete drinks more, so plan on the low end.
2Is GarageGuard 1-Part a real epoxy?
It's an epoxy-modified acrylic. You get some of the toughness of epoxy in a 1-part paint you use straight from the can, with no mixing. For a true 2-part epoxy on an indoor floor, see GarageGuard Epoxy.
3Will hot tires lift the paint?
GarageGuard resists hot tire pickup once it has hardened. Wait 3–5 days before you park on it, and longer when the weather is cool or damp.
4Do I need a primer?
No. It's self-priming. On bare concrete, thin the first coat with 1 pint of water per gallon so it soaks in and primes the slab, then apply a full second coat.
5Do I need to etch or grind the concrete?
Bare concrete has to be roughened so the paint can grip. Grinding works best. If you can't grind, acid-etch following the label and neutralize. The floor should feel like 80-grit sandpaper. Never etch a floor that's already painted.
6Can I paint over my old floor paint?
Yes, if it's sound. Clean and degrease, scrape loose paint, feather-sand the edges and dull any gloss. GarageGuard is self-priming over prepared paint. If the old coating is peeling over a large area, remove it first.
7Can I paint my garage floor in the fall?
Yes, as long as the air and the floor stay between 10 °C and 32 °C and you're not within 5° of the dew point. In Ontario, pick a dry, mild stretch or heat the garage. Cool, damp weather stretches drying and parking times.
8Can I use it on a driveway, patio or walkway?
Yes. It's made for interior and exterior concrete, pavers, masonry, block and brick. Don't paint in direct sun or if rain is expected within 12 hours. The satin finish isn't slip-resistant, so add an anti-slip aggregate on steps and ramps, or use Sure Step.
9Do you ship, or can I pick up?
We ship across Canada, free on most orders over $249. Pick-up is free at our Rockwood Village store, 1292 Eglinton Ave. E, Mississauga, and most orders are ready within 4 hours.
Canada Shipping
- Enjoy free shipping in Canada on orders over $249. Yukon, NWT, Nunavut not included.
Winter Shipping:
- From December to April, shipping outside of Ontario and Quebec is limited.
- Returns accepted within 35 days from the date of delivery.
- Custom tinted paints are classified as Final Sale items and are not eligible for return or store credit.
Floor calculator
How much do I need?
GarageGuard needs two coats. We use 350 sq ft per 3.79 L per coat, the low end of Benjamin Moore's coverage, so you don't run short on rough concrete.
A typical 2-car garage is about 22 × 22 ft. Buy all your cans at once and mix them together so the colour matches across the floor.
Your floor, start to finish
Paint Saturday. Park by Wednesday.
Times are at 25 °C and 50% humidity. Cool, damp weather stretches every step, so give it longer in the fall.
- Day 1First coatOn bare concrete, thin it with 1 pint of water per gallon. It primes the slab.
- +4 hSecond coatRoll it at a right angle to the first coat. Keep a wet edge.
- +8 hWalk on itLight foot traffic only. Keep boxes and bikes off.
- 3–5 daysPark on itBring the car back in once it's had time to harden.
- Wet?Add gripThe satin finish isn't slip-resistant. Add an anti-slip aggregate on ramps and steps.
Prep
What's on your floor now?
Prep decides how long the floor lasts. Pick your starting point.
The plastic sheet test
Tape a square of plastic to the floor and leave it 24–48 hours. Water under the plastic or a darker patch means moisture is coming up through the slab, and the paint won't stay down. A masonry moisture meter should read 2% or less.
The 80-grit feel
After grinding or etching, the floor should feel like 80-grit sandpaper. Smooth, shiny concrete won't hold paint.
Bare concrete
- Clean. Power wash or scrub off dirt and chalk. Degrease oil stains under the car.
- Roughen it. Grinding is best. If you can't grind, acid-etch following the label, wearing goggles, rubber gloves and boots, then neutralize.
- Rinse and dry for at least 24–48 hours, then do the plastic sheet test.
- Patch cracks and holes with a concrete patching compound and smooth it flush.
- First coat thinned with 1 pint of water per gallon. No separate primer needed.
- Second coat after 4 hours, at a right angle to the first.
Painted before
- Clean and degrease the whole floor and rinse.
- Scrape loose and flaking paint and feather-sand the edges.
- Dull any gloss with a light sanding, then vacuum all the dust.
- Don't acid-etch over old paint.
- Two coats, 4 hours apart. GarageGuard is self-priming over sound, prepared paint.
Peeling over a big area? It usually needs to come off first. Ask us with a photo and we'll tell you.
New concrete
- Wait 30 days for the slab to cure.
- Roughen it by grinding or acid-etching. New slabs are often smooth and dense.
- Rinse, dry 24–48 hours and do the plastic sheet test.
- First coat thinned with 1 pint of water per gallon, then a full second coat after 4 hours.
Compare
1-Part, epoxy or anti-slip?
GarageGuard 1-Part
- Best for
- Garages, basements, driveways, patios and walkways. A one-weekend DIY floor.
- What you get
- No mixing, self-priming, satin finish. Park in 3–5 days. 350–450 sq ft per 3.79 L.
- From
GarageGuard Epoxy
- Best for
- Indoor garages and workshops that take heavy wear and chemicals.
- What you get
- A 2-part waterborne epoxy in a semi-gloss finish. You mix it and use it within about 4 hours. Not for outdoor floors.
- From
Sure Step
- Best for
- Steps, pool decks and anywhere that gets wet.
- What you get
- An acrylic anti-slip coating with grip built in, in 9 colours.
- From
Specs
The details.
| Type | Epoxy-modified acrylic, 1-part, waterborne |
|---|---|
| Finish | Satin, 15–30 @ 60° |
| Coverage | 350–450 sq ft per 3.79 L per coat. 2 coats |
| Dry time | Touch 1–2 h. Recoat 4 h. Light foot traffic 8 h. Vehicles 3–5 days |
| Apply at | 10–32 °C (50–90 °F), air and surface |
| Apply with | Nylon/polyester brush or a professional roller |
| Thinning | First coat on bare concrete: 1 pint of water per gallon |
| Resists | Hot tire pickup, household cleaners, water, oil, gasoline and grease |
| Colours | Knight Grey, Welded Grey, Desert Sand |
| VOC | Under 50 g/L |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water. Final mineral spirits rinse for spray equipment |
How to apply
Roll it like a pro.
- Box your cans. Pour them together into a pail and stir with a lifting motion so the colour is even.
- Cut in the edges with a brush along walls and around posts.
- Roll in sections about 4 × 4 ft, working toward the door so you don't paint yourself in.
- Keep a wet edge to avoid lap marks, and keep the garage door partly open for air.
- Second coat after 4 hours, rolled at a right angle to the first.
- Stay off it. Walk on it after 8 hours and park after 3–5 days.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
How much GarageGuard do I need for a 2-car garage?
A 2-car garage is about 22 × 22 ft, or 484 sq ft. Two coats means about 970 sq ft to cover. At 350–450 sq ft per 3.79 L, that's 3 cans. Rough or porous concrete drinks more, so plan on the low end.
Is GarageGuard 1-Part a real epoxy?
It's an epoxy-modified acrylic. You get some of the toughness of epoxy in a 1-part paint you use straight from the can, with no mixing. For a true 2-part epoxy on an indoor floor, see GarageGuard Epoxy.
Will hot tires lift the paint?
GarageGuard resists hot tire pickup once it has hardened. Wait 3–5 days before you park on it, and longer when the weather is cool or damp.
Do I need a primer?
No. It's self-priming. On bare concrete, thin the first coat with 1 pint of water per gallon so it soaks in and primes the slab, then apply a full second coat.
Do I need to etch or grind the concrete?
Bare concrete has to be roughened so the paint can grip. Grinding works best. If you can't grind, acid-etch following the label and neutralize. The floor should feel like 80-grit sandpaper. Never etch a floor that's already painted.
Can I paint over my old floor paint?
Yes, if it's sound. Clean and degrease, scrape loose paint, feather-sand the edges and dull any gloss. GarageGuard is self-priming over prepared paint. If the old coating is peeling over a large area, remove it first.
Can I paint my garage floor in the fall?
Yes, as long as the air and the floor stay between 10 °C and 32 °C and you're not within 5° of the dew point. In Ontario, pick a dry, mild stretch or heat the garage. Cool, damp weather stretches drying and parking times.
Can I use it on a driveway, patio or walkway?
Yes. It's made for interior and exterior concrete, pavers, masonry, block and brick. Don't paint in direct sun or if rain is expected within 12 hours. The satin finish isn't slip-resistant, so add an anti-slip aggregate on steps and ramps, or use Sure Step.
Do you ship, or can I pick up?
We ship across Canada, free on most orders over $249. Pick-up is free at our Rockwood Village store, 1292 Eglinton Ave. E, Mississauga, and most orders are ready within 4 hours.
Ready for a new floor?
Not sure about your slab? Send us a photo and ask our team. We'll tell you how to prep it and how many cans to get.