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Primer Application Once the entire floor surface has been prepped for coating, it is time to apply the primer. The primer is applied just like paint and allowed to settle for several hours before the epoxy goes on. This process is very simple and requires general painting tools, like a roller and a splash pan. Directions on the epoxy bottle should be followed, but they generally resemble the following instructions: First, cover the floor in a thin layer of water. Then, dump all your needed epoxy on the ground. Using a roller pin on a pole, spread the epoxy out in a thin layer across the entire floor space. Allow the epoxy to set, usually for about five to six hours.  Finisher Application Once the primer has dried, it is time to apply the second coat: epoxy finisher. The finisher is applied in the same manner as the primer, minus the water basing. Once the finisher has been allowed to set over night, the floor should look like a show room. A quick sweep and a polish and the floor will be attractive, easy to clean and damage free