One question that is often asked is how to apply a new coat of epoxy or clear coat to an older epoxy floor that has already cured. If you’ve done a little bit of research on epoxy application, then you know how important floor preparation is so let’s discuss how to determine if your floor qualifies for a recoat and then how to prep the floor before you do.

There are many examples of when you can apply a new coat of epoxy over an older coating. The most common of these reasons are for people who had previously applied a colour coat and now realize that they want the glossy look and advantages of adding a clear coat.

Sometimes it’s as simple as another applicator that planned a multiple coat flooring system and waited too long between coats, allowing the epoxy to cure, before applying the next coat in order to get a chemical bond.

Another reason is to renew the clear top coat. After many years of service in a busy garage, the clear top coat of an epoxy floor can start to show its age. With the proper floor preparation, we can add another coat of clear and make the floor look brand new again.
And then finally, you may have an older existing coating that is showing wear from years of heavy traffic and getting thin. As long as the floor is not experiencing any delamination issues, many times we can recoat right over a worn epoxy floor to create a brand-new looking finish.

As long as the existing floor coating is a 2-part resinous product such as epoxy, polyurea, polyaspartic, or polyurethane, then we should be able to apply an additional coat of a compatible product without issue. However, to be safe we always consult with the manufacturer of the new and existing coatings first.

If the existing epoxy floor coating is peeling up or showing other signs of delamination, then you do not want to epoxy over it. There are bigger issues at play here that are causing the delamination. Applying a new coat of epoxy over such a coating will only lead to more problems. A complete removal of the old coating by grinding would be required.
If the coating is fairly worn with more concrete showing through than there is epoxy, then you will want to start fresh by grinding the floor.

How can City Epoxy Floors we help you?

1City Epoxy Floors use systems which are:

• Durable
• low maintenance
• water resistant
• oil resistant
• anti- slip
• Can come in a range of finishes including flaked, high gloss, matte and many more.

With our professionally trained applicators you can trust you are in great hands before, during and after the whole process. Our staff have many years’ experience in epoxy and have used most the brands on the market for epoxy. We can create a floor that will go above and beyond as well as look great on the eye.

2Our epoxy systems are suited to the following areas:

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Hospitals
• Hospitality
• Food Preparation
• Residential

For quotations please call or email us, our team is available 24 hours to work around your schedule.