How to Fix a Garage Floor When Slippery

Rain, snow and ice all can contribute to slippery garage floors, and painted floors can be even worse. The smooth surface of paint can make the floor of your garage look better, but it usually reduces the friction and traction between your feet and the ground. Keep the tidy painted look while adding some grip for your boots by painting the garage floor with a special paint mixture.

Stiff broom
Garage floor cleaner
Latex floor paint
Non-slip paint additive
Paint stick
Paint pan
Paint roller

Instructions

- 1
  Sweep out the entire garage floor. Mix garage floor cleaner compound with water according to the manufacturer's directions. Scrub the garage floor with the cleaner and a stiff bristle broom. Hose out the garage and allow the floor to air dry completely.
- 2
  Mix the correct amount of non-slip paint additive to a gallon of floor paint. Follow the package directions for the specific amount of additive required for each gallon. Stir the mixture thoroughly with a wooden paint stick.
- 3
  Coat the entire floor of the garage with the textured paint, beginning with a back corner and working diagonally toward the opposite outside corner. Allow the paint to dry completely.

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