New slab going down soon, want to epoxy it

[the_cowman]

As the title says I am soon having a new floor poured. I wanted to epoxy it because I will be working on cars in this building and I'm sure to spill oils and things. I have had an epoxy floor before and it is great to keep oil from staining and makes cleanup easier.

Is there anything specifically I should ask the contractor to do that makes it better for epoxy? He was asking if I just wanted it hand troweled or if I want it done by machine where he could make it as smooth as glass. I was assuming I'd want it done my hand and with a more coarse surface to give something the epoxy to hold onto but wasn't sure. I've put an epoxy floor in before but it was on a pre-existing slab and I just had to clean the **** out of it and etch it really well.

Also this is going to be a pretty big area vs what I've done in the past. I had used the rust-oleum kit from Menards previously and I was happy with the results despite having to use several kits. This floor is going to be big though 36x52. Does anyone sell it by the 5 gallon bucket, possibly cheaper?

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Smooth trowel finish, do not burn the slab.
You will have to etch/grind in preparation, once cured 30 days.

We sell in 15 gal units if you need.

 

[the_cowman]

I see quite a few products on your site, not sure what is best for me. I'll be doing ~1800sq ft. Primarily I just want something to protect the concrete from getting stained by grease and oil. It probably also needs to be resistant to gas and all the other things that tend to get spilled in a hobbyist's auto shop.

I'm doing ~1800sq ft and I might have 1-3 helpers available but I also might end up doing it all myself. Easy application/low cost would be a plus though for sure.

 

[Garage Flooring]

As the title says I am soon having a new floor poured. I wanted to epoxy it because I will be working on cars in this building and I'm sure to spill oils and things. I have had an epoxy floor before and it is great to keep oil from staining and makes cleanup easier.

Is there anything specifically I should ask the contractor to do that makes it better for epoxy? He was asking if I just wanted it hand troweled or if I want it done by machine where he could make it as smooth as glass. I was assuming I'd want it done my hand and with a more coarse surface to give something the epoxy to hold onto but wasn't sure. I've put an epoxy floor in before but it was on a pre-existing slab and I just had to clean the **** out of it and etch it really well.

Also this is going to be a pretty big area vs what I've done in the past. I had used the rust-oleum kit from Menards previously and I was happy with the results despite having to use several kits. This floor is going to be big though 36x52. Does anyone sell it by the 5 gallon bucket, possibly cheaper?

We can get epoxy kits in all sorts of sizes. Truth is I would prefer to make less money and sell you the smaller kits at the same price so you do not need to worry about measurements and rations or having the stuff cure before you are ready.

Always happy to help you through a project as are many of the other vendors here.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

I see quite a few products on your site, not sure what is best for me. I'll be doing ~1800sq ft. Primarily I just want something to protect the concrete from getting stained by grease and oil. It probably also needs to be resistant to gas and all the other things that tend to get spilled in a hobbyist's auto shop.

I'm doing ~1800sq ft and I might have 1-3 helpers available but I also might end up doing it all myself. Easy application/low cost would be a plus though for sure.

Easy, strong and low-cost are diametrically opposed.

Pick easy and crazy strong: Nohr-S Polyurea

Pick easy and low cost: SilaxSeal, HD40 Concrete Stainguard, SEC Sealer, HD6600mma.


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