{"product_id":"benjamin-moore-garage-guard-epoxy-floor-paint","title":"INSL-X GarageGuard 2-Part Waterborne Epoxy Garage Floor Paint","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINSL-X GarageGuard 2-Part Waterborne Epoxy Floor Paint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSL-X GarageGuard Epoxy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-part waterborne epoxy floor paint\u003c\/strong\u003e for indoor garage, basement and commercial concrete floors. It cures to a tough, cross-linked \u003cstrong\u003esemi-gloss\u003c\/strong\u003e that resists \u003cstrong\u003ehot tire pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, abrasion, impact and most automotive fluids, and it cleans up with soap and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue 2-part epoxy\u003c\/strong\u003e with performance Benjamin Moore compares to solvent-based epoxies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResists hot tire pickup,\u003c\/strong\u003e abrasion, impact and most automotive fluids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoes over most sound coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e without lifting or wrinkling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast return to service:\u003c\/strong\u003e walk on it in 24 hours, park in 72.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoap-and-water clean-up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior concrete: garage and basement floors, workshops, warehouses and commercial floors. \u003cem\u003eInterior only, because sunlight makes epoxy chalk and fade. Not for immersion or acid exposure. For driveways and patios, use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insl-x-garageguard-1-part-concrete-garage-floor-paint\"\u003eGarageGuard 1-Part\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours and Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom Gray\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDesert Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready-mixed, in kits that make 3.79 L. A 2-car garage takes 4 kits for two coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250–300 sq ft per kit per coat. 2 coats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-gloss (35–55 at 60°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3:1 by volume. Stand 30 min. Use within 4 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry time (25 °C, 50% RH)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTack-free 2 h. Recoat 8 h. Light foot traffic 24 h. Cool tires 72 h. Hot tires 5–7 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–32 °C, not within 5° of the dew point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8–1\/2 in nap roller, synthetic brush or airless spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater, up to 10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210.7 g\/L mixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoap and water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eApplication Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean and degrease\u003c\/strong\u003e the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEtch bare concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e to an 80-grit feel, neutralize, rinse and dry 24 hours. On painted floors, do a tape test and sand instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix the full kit 3:1,\u003c\/strong\u003e let it stand 30 minutes and use it within 4 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo coats,\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 hours apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalk on it after 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e and park after 72.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow much GarageGuard Epoxy do I need for a 2-car garage?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2-car garage is about 22 × 22 ft, or 484 sq ft. Two coats means about 970 sq ft to cover. At 250–300 sq ft per kit, that's 4 kits. A 1-car garage, about 12 × 22 ft, takes 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eEpoxy or GarageGuard 1-Part?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth resist hot tire pickup. GarageGuard Epoxy is a true 2-part epoxy with a semi-gloss finish, for indoor floors that take heavy wear and chemicals. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insl-x-garageguard-1-part-concrete-garage-floor-paint\"\u003eGarageGuard 1-Part\u003c\/a\u003e needs no mixing, covers more per can and also works outside on driveways and patios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow do I mix it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStir Part A and Part B separately, then combine the full kit 3:1 by volume with a low-speed drill mixer. Let it stand 30 minutes, the same for every kit, and use it within 4 hours at 25 °C. Never mix part of a kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhen can I park on it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCool tires after 72 hours. Wait 5–7 days before you drive in with hot tires from the road. Light foot traffic is fine after 24 hours. Cool, damp weather stretches every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eDo I need to etch the concrete?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare concrete has to be roughened so the epoxy can grip. Etch it with a concrete etching solution or 10% muriatic acid, neutralize, rinse and let it dry at least 24 hours. It should feel like 80-grit sandpaper. Never etch a painted floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I put it over my old floor paint?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften, yes. It goes over most coatings without lifting. Do a tape test first: cut an X through the paint, press duct tape over it and pull it off fast. If more than 25% of the paint at the X lifts, remove it all. Don't etch a painted floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I use it outside?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It's for interior floors only, because sunlight makes epoxy chalk and fade. For a driveway or patio, use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insl-x-garageguard-1-part-concrete-garage-floor-paint\"\u003eGarageGuard 1-Part\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eIs it slippery?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike any glossy floor, it can be slippery when wet. Benjamin Moore suggests adding an anti-slip aggregate where you need grip, such as by the door and on ramps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I do my garage floor in the fall?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if the air, the floor and the epoxy stay between 10 °C and 32 °C and you're not within 5° of the dew point. Below 10 °C it won't cure properly. In Ontario, pick a mild stretch or heat the garage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWill brake fluid stain it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can. Long contact with brake fluid may stain the finish, and epoxy can yellow over time. Neither affects how well it holds up. Wipe up spills promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INSL-X","offers":[{"title":"Kit \/ Desert Sand","offer_id":40162368127031,"sku":"EGG922S9F-1K","price":155.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit \/ Showroom Gray","offer_id":40162368159799,"sku":"EGG310S9F","price":155.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/files\/GarageGuardKit1080x1080.jpg?v=1711682201","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/products\/benjamin-moore-garage-guard-epoxy-floor-paint","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}