The garage floor suffers most in winter: The car brings in slush and road salt, the concrete absorbs the moisture and dusts even more heavily in spring. A coating protects against this. It can also be applied in the cold season, if a few points are met.
1. Check the temperature of the floor and the room
The deciding factor is not the air temperature, but the temperature of the floor. Concrete is often significantly colder than the air in winter. Measure directly on the floor and compare the value with the minimum temperature in the technical data sheet of your product. If the floor is too cold, the coating will cure more slowly or not properly at all.
2. The floor must be dry
Moisture is the biggest risk in winter. The floor must be neither wet nor damp. Leave the car outside for a few days, ventilate briefly and thoroughly, and heat the garage slightly if possible. A simple test: Tape a piece of plastic film tightly to the floor overnight. If the underside is damp in the morning, the floor still needs time.
3. Clean thoroughly
Oil, tire wear and salt residues prevent adhesion. Clean the floor with a concrete cleaner and let it dry completely. Loose areas and old, peeling coatings must be removed.
4. Prime, then coat
On absorbent concrete, a primer ensures a secure grip. This is followed by the actual coating, for example an epoxy resin-based garage floor coating. Mix 2K products exactly as specified and only process as much as you can manage within the working time.
5. Plan more time for curing
At low temperatures, everything takes longer: drying between coats and the time until the floor can be driven on again. It is better to plan a few days of buffer time before the car returns to the garage.
In short
- Measure the floor temperature and compare it with the data sheet
- Work only on a dry, clean floor
- Do not skip the primer
- Plan a longer curing time
Are you unsure which system suits your floor? Our team is happy to advise you.