Floor coatings contd.

[bacaruda]

Stole my last post from the other thread. Can't do BTT here just tags along behind.
Anyway, this is the jist,
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Gettin' down to crunch time soon, spend money. 'Want to not do this again for awhile. Down to Precision Epoxy, Super Coat, Rustoleum, and maybe the Por15 Hardnose epoxy.

PLEASE ADVISE AND WHY!
Jim.
jim.thorn@hds.com for offline discussion or other,
Jim.

[Luckydevil]

1) Are you going to do the prep yourself?
2) Do you want a clearcoat top layer?
3) Do you want traction additives?
4) What kind of shape is you current floor in?
5) How old is the concrete?

[ChucksCrib]

1) Are you going to do the prep yourself?
2) Do you want a clearcoat top layer?
3) Do you want traction additives?
4) What kind of shape is you current floor in?
5) How old is the concrete?

You've done this before..............haven't you :bowdown:

[bacaruda]

1) Are you going to do the prep yourself?
2) Do you want a clearcoat top layer?
3) Do you want traction additives?
4) What kind of shape is you current floor in?
5) How old is the concrete?
Lucky,
1. Yes
2. As needed, preffered
3. No
4. Brand new
5. 4 mo.

Price range of my options varies from about $250 - $850. If you
really get what you pay for, I'll go high, but if it's overkill I could save
alot.
The Precision Epoxy may be way over kill, 3 components, 4 coats,
the last of which is clear, the two middle coats have sand between
as a bonder.
So what's the vote?
Thanks, Jim.

[Luckydevil]

Since you would like a clear topcoat I would give these guys a call...

http://www.epoxyproducts.com/floorcoatings4u.html

Their site is a bit jumbled but they seem to have a lot of different options, good pricing, and know what they are talking about.



If you wanted to go cheaper without a topcoat I would say go with the Rustoleum Industrial. I installed it on my floor that was about exactly the same age as yours and it has held up flawlessly for over a year now.

more info on it here: http://www.garagejunkies.net/showthread.php?t=30


Whatever you decide on be sure to fill any gouges or cracks first because they will show through.

[awdirtdrifter]

http://www.epoxyproducts.com/floorcoatings4u.html



OMG, that is one of the worst organized sites I've ever seen! But it does look like they have nice products and seem knowledgeable. I may try to give them a call...

Thanks for the link ... :willy_nil

[Rex Ruby]

Looks like you already eliminated U Coat IT, GOOD. Stay away, it lifts at cold tires and they don't care about customer satisfaction.

My paint man at MAB says the Rustoleum Industrial is good stuff.

[bacaruda]

I meant to call them today and didn't, hope to Mon.
Jim.

[Wolverine]

I just purchased the Rustoleum "Industrial" Epoxy and will be applying it once the temps rise here in Michigan.


Can I use the "flakes" with this epoxy?



A friend of mine put the Rustoleum garage epoxy on his floor. He did not use his flakes and gave them to me. The Industrial kit did NOT come with flakes and I was wondering if it was okay to add them. Or, will this 'solvent-based' product effect them?

[Luckydevil]

Wolverine- I think it would be fine. Just be sure to sprinkle them on top while the epoxy is still wet. From what I have seen, the epoxies that come with chips recommend that you roll small sections of epoxy at a time and then sprinkle the chips on that section. Probably easier to just make it a 2 person job and have them sprinkle the chips as you go.

If you want something besides that gray color I had another post about dyes for the epoxy.

[Wolverine]

Luke, thanks for the advice and fast reply.

much appreciated!