ArmorGarage Commercial Epoxy Flooring System
Professional-Grade Solid Color Floor Coating
Complete DIY-Friendly Turnkey System
ArmorGarage commercial epoxy system is a solid color, two-layer floor coating consisting of high-performance primer and topcoat. Designed for easy DIY application by first-time users. No prior experience required. Each kit is a complete turnkey system shipped in proper quantities for professional results.
Now Available: ArmorGarage II Plus Version
The Plus version is a thicker, heavier-duty system offering increased durability without stepping up to the 4mg abrasion rating of the Military/Ultra system. With a 6mg abrasion rating, it delivers excellent long-term performance at a great value.
Used in helicopter air station hangars nationwide
This high-gloss, extremely durable epoxy system is engineered to last 10–15 years. Rated for up to G-650 aircraft. For larger aircraft or extreme forklift traffic, use our Military Grade Epoxy System.
What's Included in Your Complete System
- Premium solids-based two-part epoxy base coat – 1:1 mix ratio
- Ultra High Wear urethane epoxy topcoat – 2:1 mix ratio
- Floor prep etching solution – TSP neutralizer included
- Micro-tubular aluminum nonslip additive – 8mg abrasion rating
- Professional tools – 9" lint-free epoxy rollers and epoxy mixer
- All materials in correct quantities – No guesswork
- Clear instructions + unlimited support – Phone and email tech support
Minimum order: 550 sq ft. For 1,500+ sq ft see Large Format Commercial Epoxy System
Easy to Order
Simply select your color and enter your square footage. We recommend adding a 10% safety factor to account for varying concrete porosity. every concrete floor is different!
Perfect For These Applications
- For customers who don't want color flake finish or use their garages as a workshop
- Warehouse floors
- Workshops, auto repair shops, CNC and wood shops
- Retail stores and showrooms
- Production floors & food processing floors
- Grow facilities & dispensaries
- Customer waiting areas
- Parts rooms and man caves
First-time user Jim's medium gray man cave installation
Why ArmorGarage Commercial Epoxy Is Better
- 14 mil thickness – Up to 4× thicker than store-bought epoxies
- 8mg abrasion-rated topcoat – 3–7× harder than competing brands
- Impact resistant-won't chipped from dropped tools or parts
- Not water-based – No imported fillers
- High-gloss professional finish – Showroom quality
- Excellent chemical resistance – Salt, acid, and chemical proof
- Heavy equipment rated – Forklift, pallet jack, car jack, and jack stand approved
- No wear paths – Won't form traffic patterns under repetitive use
- Easy maintenance – Clean with water and mild detergent
- Can coat over existing – Use Bonding Primer
- Industry-leading support – Expert customer service
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For color flake finishes see Industrial Flake Floor System or Garage Flake Floor Kits
Commercial Flooring Epoxy Application
ArmorGarage II is not like store-bought epoxy. Please read these instructions carefully for best results.
Critical: Proper Floor Preparation
Your floor preparation determines the success of your coating. A properly prepared floor ensures the epoxy forms a permanent molecular bond with the concrete.
β CORRECT: This is how your floor should look before coating
Notice the open, textured surfaceβconcrete pores are clean and ready for epoxy bonding
β INCORRECT: If your floor looks like this, STOP and power wash/etch again!
Sealed, dirty surface will prevent proper epoxy adhesionβmust be cleaned and etched
Before & After: Properly Prepared Floor
Floor grinded and etched using Home Depot floor prep machine. Oil stains cleaned with Liquid Tide and muriatic acid.
Important: If grinding your floor, still etch afterward if rinsing off grinding dust. This ensures concrete pores are clean and open for maximum epoxy bond.
Coating over existing coating? View our instructions on coating over existing epoxy. The example shows Armor Chip overlay, but the procedure is the same for any epoxy floor kit.
Grinding to Finished Product Example
Notice the grinder used below. If not using the Floor Prep Machine from Home Depot, use this type of heavy-duty grinder with new 25-grit diamond bits.
Installation Timeline
Typical 600 SF Kit Installation Time:
β’ 1-2 Hours: Clean & Etch
β’ 1-2 Hours: Epoxy Base Coat Application
β’ Less than 1 Hour: Topcoat Application
Step-by-Step Application
Base Coat Application:
- Mix Preparation: Mix one gallon of base coat in 1:1 ratio (or 4:1 if using Low VOC) per person rolling. For multi-person crews, designate one person for mixing.
- Pour & Distribute: Pour mixed product into individual pails for each person rolling. Mix thoroughly around the entire pail to ensure complete blending of Part A & Part B.
- Dry Time: Base coat dries in 4-6 hours. Apply topcoat when base coat is dry to the touchβshould be hard and not leave a fingerprint when pressed.
Topcoat Application:
- Mix Ratio: Topcoat mixes in 2:1 ratio. Do not mix more than 1.5 gallons per person rolling.
- Add Non-Slip: After mixing Part A & Part B, gently mix in Ultrawear non-slip at one pint per 1.5 gallons of topcoat.
- Application: Use roller pan to roll out topcoat. Stir frequently to keep non-slip suspended.
- Curing Times: Topcoat dries in 6-7 hours for light traffic. Vehicle and heavier traffic requires 36-48 hours of curing.
Temperature & Weather Requirements:
β’ Floor temperature must be 50Β°F or higher during entire curing process
β’ Do not apply if heavy rain is forecast (light rain is acceptable)
Fast Dry Version Instructions
For the Fast Dry version, you will receive primer with 4:1 mix ratio and pigment packs:
- Add Pigment: Mix pigment packs into the large can until color is uniform.
- Mix Primer: Mix approximately 1 gallon of primer for each person rolling. Use measuring containers to maintain proper 4:1 mix ratio when using partial cans.
- Work Quickly: Do not mix more than you can apply in 15 minutes when using fast dry version.
- Dry Time: Allow 2-4 hours for primer to dry hard to the touch before applying topcoat.
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After hours email: support@armorgarage.com
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Answers to Commercial Epoxy Flooring FAQs
The minimum order quantity for the commercial epoxy system is 550 sf.
Can be applied over new concrete after 28 days.
Etching is required even on new floors; in fact, you must etch twice.
Etching is not required if you diamond grind
If applying over an existing coating or wood, prime first with our Special Bonding Primer.
If applying over oil-stained floors, use our Oil Primer first if unable to clean stains with muriatic acid & Liquid Tide.
Grinding is not necessary unless you cannot get the floor properly clean. See the How To Prep & Epoxy Paint Your Floor page to see what your floor should look like prior to applying an epoxy coating.
Allow base coat to dry 5-7 hrs. Test by pressing a finger into the coating. If no fingerprint is present, you're good to go with Topcoat. Do not let more than 24 hours pass between base coat and topcoat.
Topcoat should dry to the touch in 7-8 hours. Once dry to the finger test, you can walk on it and apply light traffic. Vehicle traffic should be kept off the floor for a full 24-48 hrs.
Lifespan should be 10-15 years under normal use.
ArmorGarage Commercial Epoxy is USDA-approved and can be used in food prep areas. When using in food prep areas or any other application with slippery floors, please request the white aluminum oxide nonslip. This will give you added traction over the standard nonslip.
Floor cleaning can be accomplished with a cleaner such as Simple Green. Harsh chemicals should not be needed. You can use a Magic Eraser on stubborn spots.
If the Topcoat begins to wear, you can always roll on another Topcoat. The base coat should stay indefinitely.
Pro Tips For Commercial Epoxy Floor Projects
These are the two most important factors when applying any epoxy floor coatingβat least one you want to last more than a year or so.
#1 Critical Mistake to Avoid
Not using an abrasion-resistant urethane fortified topcoat! This is the biggest mistake you can make.
Did You Know?
ALL solids-based epoxy coatings are NOT UV stable. Without a urethane fortified topcoat, they'll yellow and turn dull quickly.
Why Our 8mg Topcoat Matters
High-quality topcoats have a much harder finish and are more expensive to manufacture than epoxies. Our topcoat has an 8mg loss rating (the lower the number, the better) based on the Taber CS-17 industry standard test.
Commonly available epoxy coatings have loss ratings of 24mg and higher, which is exponentially softer than our 8mg topcoat and not suitable for commercial applications. They're much softer because they have a completely different chemical cross-linking composition of resins and hardeners.
Cleaning vs. Etching: Understanding the Difference
Cleaning and etching are two different things but can be done at the same time:
- Cleaning gets the concrete looking as clean as new concrete
- Etching opens up the pores so the epoxy penetrates, expands as it cures, and locks in to form an unbreakable bond
Dealing with Existing Sealers
Sealers must be removed either chemically or by mechanical grinding. Test with a water splash to make sure water soaks into the concrete.
Essential Tools & Materials
- Clear plastic calibrated containers to measure epoxy liquids accurately when mixing Part A and Part B components
- Small can of Xylene (available at any hardware store) β mineral spirits will do if Xylene is not available
Setting Up Your Mixing Station
- Set up a mixing station on a tarp to avoid getting epoxy where you don't want it
- On larger jobs, one person should do all the mixing to avoid confusion with different components
- Always keep basecoat and topcoats separate
- The cans are color-coded to aid in identifying them
Crack & Divot Repair Timing
1 Crack & Joint Repair Compound: Repair cracks and divots prior to etching
2 Instant Crack Filler: Do repairs after cleaning and etching β you can apply basecoat without waiting for the repair compound to harden
Essential Reading for Success
Two critical pages every DIYer should read before starting their project:
FLOOR COLOR EXAMPLES & COLOR CHART
These amazing before and after images were done with the large format system but you would get the same showroom results with the small format version. It's difficult to show how pretty off white really is with just a color swatch so we posted it here so you get a better idea of the true color.
DARK GRAY
CHARCOAL GRAY - SEE HOW THE CONTROL JOINTS ENHANCE THE LOOK OF THE FLOOR!
