I keep seeing people skip the primer step before painting their garage floor epoxy

I watched a neighbor in my subdivision apply a two-part epoxy kit directly onto his concrete last weekend, and he was upset when it started peeling after just a few weeks. In my experience, using a proper acid etch or primer is a basic step that makes the epoxy stick for good. Are people just trying to save a couple hours, or is there a decent reason to skip it?

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hall.robin20d ago

Probably watched one of those quick DIY videos that cuts out the boring prep work. They make it look like you just pour and go.

reese46920d ago

Actually, those videos are a huge help for beginners. They cut the fluff and show the core steps without getting lost in details. Sometimes you just need to see the basic idea before diving into the boring stuff.