What’s Included in Our Armor Chip Garage Floor Epoxy Kit
Armor Chip is a complete, multi-layer garage floor epoxy system—engineered with everything needed to prep, coat, and protect your concrete for long-term performance.
- Proprietary 100% solids, two-part epoxy engineered for high build thickness and hot-tire resistance.
- Two coats of heavy duty clear topcoat for UV, scratch, abrasion, chemical, stain, and road salt resistance.
- Rollers, mixer, mixing bucket, cut-in brush, gloves, stir sticks, and premium nonslip additive.
- Magic Squeegee for applying epoxy at the proper thickness (very important).
- Spike soles for easier epoxy application and color flake broadcasting.
- Acid etching, neutralizing powder, and 6 lbs of premium epoxy color flakes.
- Free shipping. Kit quantities adjust automatically for smaller or larger sizes.
Options:
Primer: For additional epoxy coverage, poor condition floors, workshops, oversized vehicles, added durability, and adhesion.
Military Grade Topcoat: Chemically hardened clear coat. One coat in lieu of two coats. Includes a 10 Year New Look Guarantee for best-in-class durability, gloss retention, and chemical resistance.
Armor Chip Garage Epoxy Features
- Enjoy the longest-lasting “new floor” look at a cost-effective price, without the need for expensive floor redos, and save thousands compared to franchise or contractor prices.
- Easy to apply — DIY friendly, no prior experience needed for professional results.
- Best tire abrasion and scratch resistance.
- USA-made with high-grade pigments for a porcelain-like finish with no bleed-through.
- 100% waterproof, mold and mildew proof.
- High impact resistance (car jack and jackstand rated).
- No bubbling during application like lower quality epoxies.
- Stain-resistant, Teflon-like surface — rinses clean with a garden hose.
For a complete explanation of what garage floor epoxy is, how it works, and why systems fail, see our What Is Garage Floor Epoxy Guide. Not sure which epoxy kit or grade of epoxy you need? See our Interactive Epoxy Floor Selector Tool and let it tell which is best for your application.
Before and After Results
Transform your bare concrete floor from this:
To this high-gloss showroom garage floor:
(Medium gray epoxy with black, white & light blue flakes + Military Grade Topcoat)
So you can write a review like this when you’re done:
“What an amazing before and after difference.
This is the best DIY enhancement ever to our garage.”
- Larry L, Very Happy Customer!
Even if your garage floor looks this bad:
You can still get it to look like this:
And be another happy customer writing a review like this:
Guys, I purchased an Armor Chip garage epoxy flooring kit with the military-grade topcoat from you back in January 2020, and I couldn't be happier with the results. This was for a 2-car garage, approximately 450 square feet, in one of my rental properties.
Following all your preparation steps meticulously, I successfully applied the epoxy, and even now, over four years later, it still looks brand new.
In contrast, in my other rental properties where I used products from Home Depot or Lowes, I've had to redo the floors every two years. Thanks for a fantastic product that's better than advertised. — J. Worley
The floor on the left is 14 months old & the floor on the right is 17 years old. Need we say more?
You can be the person on the left regretting their epoxy floor — or the person on the right who installs Armor Chip once and is done.
Armor Chip now includes a Magic Squeegee (a $25 value) at no extra charge.
Armor Chip is the only DIY floor kit with a 10 Year Brand New Floor Look Guarantee when you use our Military Grade Topcoat.
Any epoxy can look good on day one — what matters is how long it stays looking new. Our Military Grade Topcoat routinely stays looking new for 15–20 years.
Standard topcoat abrasion rating: 20 mg. Military grade topcoat: 4 mg (lower is better). Many competing coatings are 30 mg+.
Used the Wrong Epoxy? We Can Help
If your existing coating is dull, yellow, stained, or peeling, you may be able to coat over it if it isn’t too far gone. See the MUST READ tab for how to coat over an existing coating and why topcoats matter.
First-time user Lee Tiller of Zoomie Time Frenchies in Arkansas used medium gray epoxy with Teal, White, Amethyst & Hot Pink flakes. He chose primer and Military Grade Topcoat for extra durability against sharp nails.
“At Zoomi Time we love Frenchies and our new floor! Thanks ArmorGarage!” — Lee Tiller
Should You Full Broadcast Your Floor?
Full broadcast requires significantly more flakes (often up to 10x more) and more topcoat. It also requires more labor to achieve professional results. Call us if you want full broadcast — we’ll guide you through doing it correctly.
Most DIY users get a better result with the ArmorGarage Armor Granite Kit, which provides 90–95% flake coverage and a realistic granite look. Armor Chip typically provides 70–75% coverage.
Customer Review Video
One of our favorite reviews is from Tony in Michigan — a step-by-step description of his installation and results.
For low temperature applications down to 38°F see our Ultra Fast Dry System.
For common questions visit our Epoxy Flooring FAQ.
Need help? Call 866-532-3979, email info@armorgarage.com, or use our Request a Quote form.
How To Order Your Garage Epoxy Kit & Customize Color Flake Selections
To ensure your receive the right epoxy color in the correct size first select the base epoxy color swatch in the color you want. Then in the "Size" Dropdown Box select the corresponding color and appropriate size. Note that Dark Gray, Charcoal and Black are premium colors and have an additional cost. See below if you want to customize your color flakes. Note when ordering custom flake colors the base epoxy color ie: Gray, Light Gray, Black will remain the same and only the custom color flakes you choose will change.
Out of the hundreds of different color combos available we have 11 prepackaged wife approved epoxy and chip color combinations that have proven to be by far the most popular colors with never a complaint. This makes it simple and provides peace of mind that you'll be getting the best combination to meet your color scheme.
You can also mix and match epoxy and flake colors to make your own custom color epoxy & flake combinations. It's simple to do. Just select the kit that has your base epoxy color and then choose up to 5 chip colors you want from the Chip Color Chart Links directly below and list them in the "Custom Color Flake Order Note Box".
ONLY GREEN & BLUE GLOW IN THE DARK CHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AND THERE IS A $45.00/LB ADDITIONAL CHARGE (out of stock). METALLIC SILVER CHIPS ARE $30.00/LB ADDITIONAL. PLEASE INDICATE IN THE CUSTOM CHIP COMMENT BOX, COLOR AND QUANTITY.
Close-Up Of Armor Chip Epoxy Floor On The Right
Armor Chip Dark Gray With Black - White - Primary Blue Flakes & Military Topcoat
Here's A Nice Image Of An Actual Floor Done With The Tan Epoxy Kit
Colin O Just Finished His Floor Below In Dark Gray With Black, White, Primary Blue Flake And Military Topcoat.
As You Can See He Did A Great Job On His First try!
This Beautiful Floor Was Done In Charcoal Gray With Black , White & Primary Blue Flakes And Military Grade Topcoat. Perfect job!
Garage Epoxy Videos & Application Instructions
This video is an installation guide we used our Armor Granite in charcoal gray with black, white, and primary blue flakes to transform Larsa Pippens garage floor that had an epoxy that failed very shortly after it was installed. Larsa had to have the old epoxy diamond grinded off and then she used the primer and military topcoat for a gorgeous bulletproof installation she'll never have to worry about.
Installation Overview (Armor Chip)
- Clean floor, powerwash if possible & remove oil stains
- Profile concrete (acid etch or diamond grind)
- Patch cracks, spalls, and surface defects. Use the Instant Crack Repair to avoid waiting for repairs to dry
- Apply primer if required by slab condition or desired extra adhesion
- Apply epoxy build coat
- Broadcast decorative flakes
- Scrape and vacuum excess flakes
- Apply clear protective topcoat(s)
- For very detailed instructions, click the link below.
Installation Tips & Real-World Lessons
We’ve included real-world installation videos from DIY customers so you can see exactly how the Armor Chip system is applied — and learn from their experience.
These videos cover common questions like material coverage, mixing batches, using primers, applying flakes, and topcoating for a professional finish. See this very informative article from a customer ArmorGarage Epoxy Application Suggestions And Lessons Learned
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HERE'S A GREAT IN PROGRESS IMAGE OF A PROPERLY PREPPED FLOOR THAT WAS DIAMOND GRINDED.
THE FLOOR PREP MACHINE FROM HOME DEPOT DID A GREAT JOB, OIL STAINS WERE CLEANED WITH LIQUID TIDE AND MURIATIC ACID
This Is A Good Before & After Prep Shot. This Customer Used A Heavy Duty Grinder. The Floor Actually Looks Almost Like New Concrete.
This is how your floor should look like prior to coating with any type of epoxy paint.
If your floor looks like this STOP and power wash and etch again!
Even If Your FLoor Is badly Pitted You Can Still Apply Our Garage Epoxy Over It. This Customer Used The Carck & Joint Compound That Completely Hid All The Deteriorated Contcrete.
AS YOU CAN SEE FOLLOWING OUR INSTRUCTIONS RESULTS IN A BEAUTIFUL CHIP PATTERN THAT IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS.
Helpful Pro Tips To Ensure Your Epoxy Floor Project's Success
WHY & WHEN TO USE MILITARY GRADE TOPCOAT
Garage floors are subjected to daily destructive forces, some more than others, and having the right topcoat makes all the difference in how long your floor stays looking new. For workshops or workshop-type garages, select the single coat Military Grade Topcoat. With an extremely low abrasion loss rating, it provides added protection via a chemically hardened finish when working on a regular basis with heavy rolling tool chests, jack stands, and hydraulic floor jacks, etc. What's the difference? Think Bunker hardened concrete versus regular concrete. Also use the upgraded topcoat if you live in areas with severe winters that have heavy use of road salts, ash, and or aggregate. It's also a good idea when parking your favorite toys in the garage or pole barn, such as tractors, ATVs, rubber tracked equipment, golf carts, or large boat trailers. Woodworking shops that use stationary-type equipment are okay with the standard topcoat. If you drive regular-sized passenger vehicles, SUVs, and simply pull in and out of your garage, the standard heavy-duty topcoat is more than sufficient For A deeper understanding about abrasion and why it matters, see Why ArmorGarage Is The Best epoxy.WHY & WHEN TO USE A PRIMER
Your ArmorGarage epoxy is self-priming, so a primer is not required. If the budget allows, it's always a good idea to prime and also if: Your floor is in poor condition, such as being chalky or very rough. A primer will strengthen the concrete as it soaks in and cures. If you do a lot of work on the floor or have large SUVs, trucks, tractors, etc., it's a good idea to prime. A primer will also extend the coverage of the epoxy since it is now going over a sealed surface rather than porous concrete, so if your floor is over the 600 sf kit coverage, it's better to buy the oversized primer (900 SF) and apply that. It will let you epoxy a floor up to 725 SF. You will also have to buy the oversized topcoat (700 SF) to cover the epoxy properly. This saves you from buying an extra epoxy kit. Priming will increase adhesion and add thickness for extra strength.DOING CURBS & CUT-INS WITH THE EPOXY
If you have concrete or brick curbs in your garage that you want to coat with the epoxy, calculate the square footage and then double it. These curbs use up a lot of extra material. When doing these types of curbs, there's no need for any taping, and even if you're not coating them, there's no need for taping. When squeegeeing out the epoxy move the epoxy up to about 1/2" from curb, use less material if not coating the curb. Then take cut in brush and jus brush the epoxy up against curb and up onto it if coating the curb. If you're applying the epoxy to your curbs, you can apply the flakes by tossing them with a sort of sideways underhanded motion. Tossing just a few at a time is better so as not to get piles of flakes in any spots along the curb. For the garage door, put down a good duct tape line at the inside edge or the outside edge of the garage door. Don't extend beyond the outside edge of the door. Leave the tape line down till done, then run a razor down the line and remove the tape. If you have a small concrete strip outside the door, you can paint that with some inexpensive outdoor concrete paint. Armor Chip can be applied to wood trim, wood steps and block stem walls. Tape off the wood trim if painting a different color than the floor. You can also install a cove base yourself, which forms a seamless radiused transition from the floor and up the wall 4". You can then run the epoxy across the floor and up the cove base to form a waterproof tub installation. We offer an easy to apply Cove Base Kit.ITEMS YOU'LL NEED & SETTING UP FOR A NEAT APPLICATION
You will need a 9" roller handle and extension pole, roller pan, large calibrated measuring cups, power drill, and a small can of Xylene or Mineral Spirits. Set up a mixing station by placing a tarp or a large piece of plastic to work on. This will prevent any spills from getting on your driveway. If using a primer, keep the primer cans and epoxy containers separate; they are color-coded differently, but you do not want to mix the components up. If you'll be having a helper, only one person should do all the mixing to ensure all the batches are mixed the same. If you purchased more than one kit, it's always a good idea to mix all the Part As together to blend the pigments. No curing will occur until you mix in Part B. Putting a tape line on the measuring cups at the 80-oz mark for Part A and at the 40-oz mark of the epoxy for Part B will help ensure accurate pours. When finished with any tool used to apply the epoxy or primer, discard it right away; don't lay it down on anything or lean it against a wall or column. We have seen many squuegees and rollers welded in place because they were forgotten about till it was too late. Then they have to be ground off anything they're stuck to. Please keep in mind, this is not like regular epoxy; once cured, it doesn't want to come off, anything! You can reuse the mixer the next day when done mixing for the day. Spin the mixer in the mixing bucket at high speed to remove excess material. Any epoxy left on the mixer and in the bucket will harden overnight and be good to use the next day.
FAQs About Garage Epoxy Flooring
The following is a list of questions we get asked the most. If you have a question that is not addressed here or on "The Garage Epoxy Flooring FAQ" page which answers additional questions, please give us a call - 866-532-3979 (Mon-Fri. 9-5) or send us an email to: info@armorgarage.com. Our reps are happy to help you 7 days a week with any application, product or prep questions you may have.
How do I order different color chips than what's standard with your kits?
First select any kit with the base epoxy color you want, then In the "Custom Flake Color Box simply list up to 5 colors that you choose from the Flake Color Charts. There is no extra charge for custom colors. We'll ship you the kit in the epoxy color you chose and the your custom color flakes.
My floor is bigger than the 600 sf coverage of the Armor Chip Kit. What do I do?
See the Ordering & Covergae Guide section in the "Must Read" Tab for what to do in your situation.
How long do I need to wait before coating a new slab and do I still need to etch it?
New slabs need to cure for 28 days minimum and they need to be etched. In fact we like you to do an extra strong second etch to make sure we burn out all the curing residues at the surface. You can do this buy simply buying a gallon of Muriatic Acid and mixing it with our etching solution. This will give our etch solution a little extra zing to clean and open the pores of your concrete slab. As you will undoubtedly see elsewhere on the site this is extremely important, it allows the epoxy to get into the open pores and make an unbreakable molecular bond with the concrete.
How long do I need to let primer dry?
The Primer will dry in 5-8hrs depending on temperature and humidity conditions. Once the primer is dry to the touch you can apply the epoxy. Do not let more than 20 hrs pass before applying the epoxy. Otherwise you will need to lightly sand the primer with 120 grit to rough up the surface. You'll know when the primer is ready for the epoxy coating when you can press your thumb into it and not leave a thumbprint.
Should I fill in the saw cuts or expansion joints?
No we recommend that you do not. The last thing you want is to have a crack down the middle of your new high gloss epoxy floor. Once you've applied an Armor Chip or Armor Granite garage floor kit, the saw cuts will add dimension to the floor, and they will look like big slabs of stone. If your floor is older than 10 years it's probably ok to fill them since the floor is done settling. But you never know for sure what can happen. And don't worry about dirt and stuff getting in the saw cuts, once coated they will be nonstick and anything in there will easily come out with a leaf blower or sweep of a brrom.
Can I extend the epoxy out past the Garage door?
No we don't recommend that. The epoxy should end at the inside or outside edge of the garage door. Apply a color matched inexpensive outdoor patio type of paint. This way when the elements beat it up you're only replacing cheap outdoor paint rather than an expensive epoxy coating.
When should I fill in the cracks and will the epoxy fill the cracks in?
For the best and quickest results use the Instant Crack Filler. It lets you fill cracks, divots and holes and apply the epoxy right over it without having to wait for the repair compound to cure. Big time saver. Just mix Part A & Part B to form a putty and apply where needed and scrape flat to surface.
If you repair area is large or you have cracks larger than 1/2" wide and holes deeper than 1" use the Crack & Joint Compound goes in before the cleaning and etching, once it cures overnight you can grind it smooth if need be. The Instant Crack Filler goes in after and allows you to apply the epoxy or primer immediately after the filler is applied.
For very deep holes and cracks we recommend filling the space with backer rod available on our repair products page.
How long do I need to let the floor dry after etching?
It's a matter of temperature and humidity, 24hrs is usually sufficient but you should let it dry for 48 hrs to be sure all the moisture has dried out of the floor. Applying the epoxy prior to 100% of the moisture drying out of the floor will result in what we call a "pop". Somewhere down the road, you will see a small chip of epoxy pop off the floor. This is not an epoxy failure, it's latent moisture forcing its way out of the slab, and if you look at the underside of the epoxy you'll see part of your slab stuck to it.
When can I put the topcoat down?
As soon as the epoxy dries to the touch, usually the next morning. The epoxy should not show a fingerprint when you press your thumb into it.
When can I put my stuff back in my garage?
The topcoat will dry to the touch in 5-6 hours at which time you can walk on it and put your stuff back in, heavy rolling objects the next day, keep the car off for 2-3 days. Be sure to do the thumprint test before walking on the topcoat!
I had an accident and scratched my floor, what can I do?
Scratches are easily fixed, see the Care & Maintenance page in the "NEED TO KNOW" section for the details. But it's simply a matter of sanding the scratch with 120 grit and brushing on some topcoat to bring it back to new.
I've had my floor for many years and it's finally starting to wear out, what do I do?
Easy, just give it a light sanding to scuff it up and roll on a new layer of topcoat, that will bring the floor right back to new. The epoxy and chips should stay indefinitely.
How long does this process take?
In actual hours it's not much at all but since you have dry times you should allow 3 days to get the job done. Total working hours should be no more than 4-5 hours. To shorten the timeline, you can grind the floor which eliminates waiting for your floor to dry. It allows you to prep and prime or prep and epoxy the floor in the same day.
Important Epoxy Flooring Facts To Know
This is the must read page because it's full of information designed to keep you out of trouble or get you out of trouble. You'll be seeing this information again elsewhere on the website, it's that important. The destructive forces of heat and abrasion from your tires will make quick work of any off the shelf or imported type epoxies, especially high solids and or fake 100% solids.
If you previously coated your floor with one of the above floor epoxies or had a contractor do your floor with a coating he said was 10X stronger than epoxy it's more than likely your floor already resembles the worn out Blue Arrow in the images below. If you're lucky enough and it's not peeling and flaking off all over the place, you can sand it down, apply our bonding primer over it and then use any of our epoxy floor kits to get yourself a military grade epoxy system that will last you decades. Unfortuantely if your epoxy on your floor looks like the image of the 14 month old floor on the Description page then there's no choice but to diamond grind it all off and start over. It's easier than you think to end up in that situation and we try our best to help prevent that.
Please be aware that there's a huge difference between High Solids epoxies and a true 100% solids epoxy and there's a huge difference between 100% solids epoxies and 100% military grade solids epoxies. If you've never worked with epoxy floor coatings before you would never know that and would believe that high solids epoxies or fake 100% solids are good enough when they really aren't good enough. They're good enough as primers and that's it. If you poured out our 100% military grade epoxy next to a competing High Solids Epoxy or fake 100% solids epoxy (epoxies that are not 100% solids in both volume and weight!) they would seem like water in comparison. Even our High Solids epoxy that is 97% solids is only used as a primer by us. That's the difference between our epoxy floors and everybosy else's. Fake 100% and Low quality 100% solids epoxies that are either imported or made with imported materials have become more prevelant over the years we've been doing this. We do our best to inform customers and all we can say is buyer beware.
Coverage & Ordering Guide
Coverage is a very important factor to consider. Many competing brands do not come close to yielding their stated coverage, resulting in the purchasing of additional product or a streaky, washed-out looking finish. Each ArmorGarage kit will cover up to the stated coverage with a beautiful, luxurious finish. We are very conservative in our coverage ratings, so you will get the proper amount of material. Please keep in mind a few epoxy coverage facts. Rougher surfaces and more porous surfaces will yield less coverage. Lighter colors, such as Beige, and high pigment colors, such as black and white, will also yield less coverage. So it's a good idea to use a primer first when using any of these colors or if your floor is very rough. Red gets the least coverage because it has the highest amount of pigments, and that's why it's the most expensive color. Always order enough material to cover your floor area plus 10% as a safety factor. Painting a concrete floor can sometimes be like painting a sheetrock wall; we've all had the experience of putting a coat of paint on a wall only to have it disappear completely into the sheetrock and require a second coat. Some older floors can be very absorbent, so please do not try to order to the exact square footage of your floor. If your floor is 725 sf or less, order the oversized primer (900 sf) option; this will extend the coverage of the epoxy and add an additional layer for added durability. If you order the 900 sf primer for your oversized floor and are using the military topcoat, be sure to order the 750 sf topcoat option. You can order a 900 Sq Ft kit if your floor is larger than 725 sq ft. Also, it's a good idea to have a little leftover that you can put into small jars in case of an emergency. While not required since our epoxy is self-priming, it's always a good idea if the budget allows to prime your floor as you would if you were painting your car or the interior or exterior of your house. This increases the level of adhesion and increases thickness up to 25 Mils thick! Plus we offer the primer at a discount when bought with the garage kit. For most floors, choose the standard primer; for very old, poor condition floors or floors with extra heavy machinery, choose our high solids primer, which has 97% solids (our primers are better than most other epoxies) and even better adhesion. NOTE: You can mix and match kits or primer to get the right match for your floor size. We even have a bulk-sized kit, for large man caves and garages up to 8 cars.
If you've applied an epoxy coating before you found us and your floor looks like the blue arrows above. Learn How To Coat Over An Existing Paint with one of our epoxy kits.
