Best Floor Epoxy to Buy

[MrCrewcab]

Since it sounds like Wolverine Coatings isn't going to do the DIY stuff now, do you know who has the best product available? Maybe Eric could recommend someone, The other snag is that we live in Canada and I'm not sure about shipping chemicals across the border. So many question so little time.

KevinR

 

[golks]

Since it sounds like Wolverine Coatings isn't going to do the DIY stuff now, do you know who has the best product available? Maybe Eric could recommend someone, The other snag is that we live in Canada and I'm not sure about shipping chemicals across the border. So many question so little time.

KevinR

I am in the same boat as you being up in Canada. I am leaning towards the Rustoleum Pro kit right now but the only place I have been able to find it is at Acklands-Grainger for a whopping $180 a kit.

Has anyone one had any luck tracking down the professional Sherwin Williams product in Canada for normal retail purchasers?

 

[SC-Eric]

I'm certain that I won't be recommending either the Rustoleum or SW... My opinion is that they are a mean company...

Now I know how John Edwards feels... hmmm... who am I going to endorse... lol... Ummm... welll.. .maybe I'll just go get a haircut instead...

 

[FL_Javelin]

Everyone has thier opinions........

Mine is Rustoleum is just fine. My floor is 16 mos old, doing great. The several times I contacted the company, they were very helpful and told me what I needed to know. Preparation is EVERYTHING.

Most will be fine if prep is done right. Plenty of threads here to search to get other opinions.

 

[MrCrewcab]

Mr Wolverine, I realize that it would be putting you in a precarious position asking you for a manufacturer but maybe a quick list of good things that should be included in the stuff e.g. 100% solids, so on

 

[www.rocksolidfloors.com]

Check www.rocksolidfloors.com - The latest in coatings technology with a 3 coat one day install and return to service in ONLY 24 hours.

 

[MrCrewcab]

Say, I was at the wholesalers today and saw an add for an epoxy available here in stock, I know that I’m asking a lot but could someone look at the specs (the msds sheets are posted) and see if it appears any good. Any help would be much appreciated

KevinR

 

[epoxyman]

There Are Many Good Epoxy's Out There I Find The Biggest Thing Is For Prep And Picking The Right System For You. And How You Intent To Use The Floor I Know Many Company That Will Ship To Canada No Problem

 

[connorB]

My choice is Benjamin Moore Industrial Floor Coatings because I sell it everyday. Epoxyman puts it right on the money! Prep, Prep, Prep and picking the right floor system for you. Many companies offer several floor systems for a reason. To much sunlight and a epoxy floor will dull/chaulk. To much standing water and urethane system will fail. Epoxy Mastix, the salemen saw you coming with a big check book. Existing coat may cause you to use waterbourneor 100 % solids. Some people like a 100% solids look. Me I like a combo sytem, primer , 100% solids with urethane for top coat. Remember Hot tire pickup will still leave a dull spot on 2 part system, even airplane hanger leave a rug under the tires for storage. Always, alway get a shec sheet on the product and study things like % to solids, pot life, induction time, surface temp., Wet film thickness vs. Dry film thickness and weather conditions. My 2 cents.

Glenn

 

[awakeinAZ]

My choice is Benjamin Moore Industrial Floor Coatings because I sell it everyday. Epoxyman puts it right on the money! Prep, Prep, Prep and picking the right floor system for you. Many companies offer several floor systems for a reason. To much sunlight and a epoxy floor will dull/chaulk. To much standing water and urethane system will fail. Epoxy Mastix, the salemen saw you coming with a big check book. Existing coat may cause you to use waterbourneor 100 % solids. Some people like a 100% solids look. Me I like a combo sytem, primer , 100% solids with urethane for top coat. Remember Hot tire pickup will still leave a dull spot on 2 part system, even airplane hanger leave a rug under the tires for storage. Always, alway get a shec sheet on the product and study things like % to solids, pot life, induction time, surface temp., Wet film thickness vs. Dry film thickness and weather conditions. My 2 cents.

Glenn

Dang - I knew I should have gotten a chemical engineering degree.

 

[connorB]

Dang - I knew I should have gotten a chemical engineering degree.

No comment! God bless!

 

[Stafiej]

My choice is Benjamin Moore Industrial Floor Coatings because I sell it everyday. Epoxyman puts it right on the money! Prep, Prep, Prep and picking the right floor system for you. Many companies offer several floor systems for a reason. To much sunlight and a epoxy floor will dull/chaulk. To much standing water and urethane system will fail. Epoxy Mastix, the salemen saw you coming with a big check book. Existing coat may cause you to use waterbourneor 100 % solids. Some people like a 100% solids look. Me I like a combo sytem, primer , 100% solids with urethane for top coat. Remember Hot tire pickup will still leave a dull spot on 2 part system, even airplane hanger leave a rug under the tires for storage. Always, alway get a shec sheet on the product and study things like % to solids, pot life, induction time, surface temp., Wet film thickness vs. Dry film thickness and weather conditions. My 2 cents.

Glenn

Hey,
I'm very interested in a 100% solide epoxy floor with a primer and topcoat (clear?). I'm in Canada, but I did a quick search and i couldn't find Benjamin Moore Industrial Floor Coatings. Where is it sold, is it sold online? as kits for the diy?

Thanks.
Nate

 

[Jaguar Fan]

Dang - I knew I should have gotten a chemical engineering degree.

I work with a guy who has a PhD in chemistry - in fact, he's a polymer chemist... I've asked him a few questions, and dang, I still don't understand the answers... then I asked him the difference in the real world between chemists and chemical engineers; he said "chemical engineers are just glorified plumbers..." (of course, chem engineers make more money then chemists... no sour grapes there...)

 

[3vettesnLift]

Dang - I knew I should have gotten a chemical engineering degree.

I Agree

 

[SC-Eric]

I work with a guy who has a PhD in chemistry - in fact, he's a polymer chemist... I've asked him a few questions, and dang, I still don't understand the answers... then I asked him the difference in the real world between chemists and chemical engineers; he said "chemical engineers are just glorified plumbers..." (of course, chem engineers make more money then chemists... no sour grapes there...)

lol... We have both Chemists and Chemical Engineers here. Basically, once the chemist comes up with something cool... the chemical engineers figure our how to put the equipment and procedures in place to actually make it in the real world. You don't want a ChE in the lab and you don't want a chemist trying to do the engineering... Of course I am speaking in general terms.

By the way... we have a chemist and a chemical engineer in my house... The chemist makes more money (and is a better cook!)... lol

 

[MrCrewcab]

One epoxy that I found was http://enviroepoxy.com/

This is in stock here in Calgary and 900 sq ft is about $ 1000 for 2 heavy coats of colour and one heavy coat of clear. also includes lots of colour chips.

Now their idea of heavy is 4 gallons per coat, the reason is that the packaging is in a 16 Litre can.

So can the layers ever be put on too thick?

Think the guy is being straight up?

KevinR