How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Garage Floor?

Painting your garage floor will help you to reduce the amount of dirt and grime that is tracked into your house. Dust, dirt, and particulates exist in the pores of the concrete. When you attempt to sweep the concrete, you lift a cloud of dust into the air, and you actually break free more particulates with the broom.

When you cover the concrete with paint or epoxy then you can easily sweep and clean it so less dirt comes inside your home. You can also enjoy a cleaner garage and increased home values because of the paint.

So, how much does it cost to paint a garage floor? That is going to depend on the size of the garage, and the materials you choose to use on the floor. Your cost will also be drastically affected by your choice of whether to hire a pro to do the work or do the work yourself.

DIY Garage Floor Painting Considerations

Painting the garage floor is easy to do. Most homeowners choose to paint their own instead of paying the extra cost of hiring a professional painter. There are a few things to consider that will help you determine how much your project would cost.

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Estimated Cost of Paint For Garage Floor

How Many Gallons of Paint Do You Need?

The paint you need will be sold in one-gallon or 5-gallon containers. Each container covers a specific number of square feet. To determine your paint needs you have to find out how many square feet you are having.

Once you know the square feet you divide that number by the number of square feet that the paint is supposed to cover. TIP: you need to put two or more coats of paint on the floor. That means you will need twice as much, or three times as much paint than what you have just figured.

To figure square footage you measure the width of the garage from wall to wall and then measure the length of the garage from wall to wall. Multiply the width of the space by the length of the space to get the square foot measurement.

Paint Facts

• One coat of paint is not adequate to cover the surface completely
• 2-part epoxy is complete and will need no other substances
• Epoxy requires mineral spirits or paint thinner to clean your tools
• Epoxy is harder to apply, costs more initially, and lasts far longer than any paint
• Acrylic latex paint will require a sealer to be put over it to make it durable
• You can use paints other than acrylic latex and epoxy if you seal the surface thoroughly to stop the paint from being worn away quickly

Painting Accessories You May Need 

When you apply paint, you need an application method and there may be a few other things that could help you do this job.

• Paint-brush for the cutting in around the edges of the wall – $10
• Painters’ tape or masking tape to cover trim if any exists around the base of the wall – $7
• Roller with an extension handle – $10 t0 $25
• Roller cover – $10
• Mop if you decide to apply with a mop – $5 to $10
• Paint tray – $3 to $10
• Paint tray disposable liner – $5
• Stir stick to stir the paint free with paint purchase at most paint stores

Hire a Pro Painter for Garage Floor

A lot of people would prefer to hire a professional to paint their garage floor. Most of the time this choice is made because we are so busy that finding time to do a job like this is difficult.

Most professionals either charge by the square foot or by the hour. In a few instances, you will have someone give you a day rate or flat rate where the labor is included in the cost of the materials.

The number of hours required to paint the floor will depend on how much preparation work the painter has to do, the paint you choose, and the finish you are trying to achieve. Sometimes when you pay someone to paint a floor you are paying them by the hour to watch paint dry, literally.

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Benefits of Hiring a Painter

There are some benefits you receive from hiring a professional painter.

• The finish will be better
• The work will go quickly
• You do not have to worry about clean-up or disposal of paint materials or paint containers

Professional Advice for Garage Painting

• The preparation you do will make a huge difference in the finish quality. Take your time and do a fabulous prep.
• Pressure wash your concrete if you can to help remove any particulates on it
• The floor has to be totally dry before you paint
• Go ahead and add a trim around the room it will make a huge difference in appearance and it will increase the home value

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Does It Cost to Epoxy 2 Car Garages?

The national average price to put epoxy on the floor of a two-car garage is $2,000. 

Does Painting Garage Floor Add Value?

Yes. When you paint the floor, you do increase the home value. The paint helps to keep the garage clean, and it helps to improve the lighting in the room, protects the concrete, and is nice to look at.

What Kind of Paint Should I Use on My Garage Floor?

The two main paints used on garage floors are latex acrylic paints and epoxy paints. The latex is cheaper initially but the epoxy lasts longer and does not need to be repainted as often.

How Long Does Epoxy Garage Floors Last?

You can expect an epoxy floor covering to last between 5 and 10 years. In residential garages, the coating will last much longer.

Final Thoughts

Painting your garage floor is an excellent idea. Your car will stay cleaner and the inside of your house will also stay cleaner if you do this. You will also increase the value of the home and your garage will look nicer.

You can do this work yourself and save a lot of money. If you do your own painting, you can normally paint the average garage floor for under $200. You usually apply the paint with a roller connected to a long extension pole so there is very little bending over, and the work goes quickly.