It seems as though RB is less expensive than an epoxy floor... is this accurate? I do believe it's easier to apply and more "fool proof" but what's the finished sq ft breakdown of RB vs a QUALITY epoxy?
Thanks
Rust Bullet is absolutely more fool proof than an epoxy floor. The biggest issue we have seen is an aesthetic one where in some installations there are roller marks. Other than that the biggest mistake people can make is waiting to long to do the second coat. The second coat needs to be done within 24 hours -- less if the humidity is above 70%
You have to understand though that when you say epoxy, you are speaking of a very very wide variety of products. Some home centers sell very inexpensive epoxy that is very very thin and you could get that cheaper.
Also understand that we have Rust Bullet customers who will do color coats, full broadcasts or even random broadcasts that necessitate additional coats. That drives up the cost.
Like a lot of garage flooring, the best thing I can compare it to is buying a car. A mustang GT convertible might be a great car in some places for some people but it does not work well for my family of 8 living in Colorado. Our Tahoe is a better fit.
There are applications where (quality 100% solids or 93% solids)epoxy is a better fit than Rust Bullet. Epoxy goes on much thicker and will do a much better job of dealing with a floor with a lot of flaws. Its a thick build and it just simply covers more.
Rust Bullet has some pretty incredible testing
http://www.garageflooringllc.com/2015/03/05/rust-bullet-testing-summary/ but what really impresses me is some of the ridiculous applications it has put up with. I can't find the one I am looking for at the moment but there is one where they have coated a cement surface in an exterior environment and run ridiculous amounts of water over it. Here are a couple that could be a challenge for some products.
http://www.rustbullet.com/projects/wetalla-sewerage-treatment-plant-clarifier
http://www.rustbullet.com/projects/california-recycling-plant
All of this said, pricing and 'best fit' are all based on a job by job basis. There are many times I have talked to a customer and was leaning one way but by the end of the conversation another way made more sense. Sometimes its a toss up.
For a straight forward garage in good condition and no prior coating Rust Bullet has a lot to offer. To be fair, you should look at an apples to apples comparison, based on your specific job and I am happy to do that with you.
3 or 4 times in the last couple days I have told people neither make sense. You just have to look at the details... Each and every time
