I have cleaned, degreased, and filled cracks in the garage floor (let cure 10 days). It has been powerwashed and swept (you could eat off of it now). I mixed the etching solution according to the directions and applied to pre moistened garage floor. The directions state that if the solution does not fizz the floor is sealed and needs further prep and that if it does fizz it will do so for 4-5 minutes. I applied the etching solution and it did fizz but for a very short time (Less than 1 min). Also, the floor does not feel very rough...in fact, I can't tell any difference from now to when there was nothing done besides cleaning. Any suggestions from someone that has used this product or has knowledge of etching would be much appreciated.
sounds like its ready i would use a epoxy floor Finnish its durable and will last for yrs
If your floor had what is called a burnt finish when installed and is 10 or more years old, the floor's concrete finish won't bubble much at all. The burnt finish micro-finishes the concrete surface mostly eliminating the tiny air bubbles and almost tempers the concrete. Then add 10 years and your concrete is TOUGH! I am assuming you are doing a garage floor paint system and using epoxy, with or without paint chips. You have followed the procedure correctly and are ready to go. Give it plenty of time to dry after painting. Another tip to make the floor last as long as possible is to let your vehicle sit outside after running all day until the tires are cool before parking. The tires can get hot enough to ripple the paint just underneath them
