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The "flatness" of the concrete can make a huge difference. A floor can look flat, but actually be quite wavy, if that's the case it can take a lot more time to grind down the peaks in order to get the grinder down into the valleys. The condition of the grinding media can also play a large part...

Mmm.. he said "It is done chipping now..." on top of which I elaborated "If it's stabilized, that is if what's left is solid and no longer chipping..." And I'll stand by that. If it's still weak, crumbling, or soft, then I wouldn't suggest that route. Likewise if he wants a smooth as glass...

I've had great luck with "De-solve-it". It's a citrus based product, but seems to work better than "Goof-off" and other solutions we've tried. Got turned on to it by a paramedic who carries it to remove hot tar and other adhesive from skin.

We always recommend applying the primer late in the day, when temps are falling. There's a lot less chance of bubbles forming since the air isn't expanding due to rising temps. BTW. If after you sand you notice that there's bare concrete, then I'd be concerned that there's still potential of...

If it's stabilized, that is if what's left is solid and no longer chipping, then you could tackle it DIY. Of course it depends on what finish you're looking for. If you want a glass smooth monochromatic floor it's probably best to hand it off to an experienced contractor. But it you want a...

Most of our DIY client acid etch, and that's worked very well. In fact I can recall only a single case where our primer (BondTite 1101) delaminated from the concrete, and that was a pro contractor who did a grind, and then acid etched. Problem was that the grind really opened up the...

Yes, the BondTite 1115 is an epoxy formulated for VCT. It is an epoxy, so it is UV reactive over time. EnduraShield 2254 is a polyurethane clear coat. It's UV stable and will filter much, but not all, of UV light so it mitigates, but does not 100% eliminate, underlying epoxy's UV reaction...

For our system? Yes. BondTite 1115 with a clear coat of EnduraShield 2254 would result in the most durable VCT solution. The BT1115 is formulated specifically for VCT, it adheres to it real well, and isn't brittle. The EDS2254 by itself will not stick well to VCT, but it is very compatible...

No, while the EnduraShield itself is UV resistant, and it does filter out much of the UV light, it does not filter it out 100%. So while it mitigates the epoxy color shifting it doesn't eliminate it.

Wolverine does offer an epoxy coating formulated to eliminate waxing and to protect VCT, BondTite 1115. It's a 100% clear epoxy. Specs call for minimum 12 mils, so figure one gallon per 120 ft2, mix ratio is 1:1 so it's avail in 2 gallon and 4 gallon kits. Yes, like all epoxies it can color...

There are a lot of Garage Journal members who are very pleased with "BondTite 1101" 100% solids epoxy. Although we do not sell it as a moisture sealing coating, we have a lot of feedback that it does a great job with low levels o hydrostatic pressure.

Agree w Edgar - wait a few days and then re-evaluate. A. It may all cure to the same color. B. There still may be a color difference, but you may come to the conclusion that it's not that big a deal and you can live with it.

Looks great Earl! BTW - The color combo is "Silver Gray" LiquaTile with "Moody Granite" DecoFlakes. Probably our most popular combo.

Earl: We haven't been by The Garage Journal as much lately since referral and repeat clients have been keeping us plenty busy, so I didn't know you were posting here - had I known I would have returned your calls earlier:) Speaking of calls - sorry I texted you at 10:30 PM on a Saturday, it...

Generally speaking I don't tape the walls. Usually these coatings are more viscous than typical wall paint, so they don't splatter if you roll slowly. Plus there's a small "bow wave" of epoxy that forms next to the roller, and if you roll parallel to the wall, but just a 1/4 inch or so away...