Recent content by Gotgone

I have 6 t8 fixtures mounted in my garage. All fixtures are controlled by one switch. I would like to have the abiilty to turn off only some of the lights. I would rather not run new circuits for each light or group of lights. The only solution I can think of is adding a pull chain switch to...

When I prepped my floor I hit all the oil spots with laquer thinner and ground in some kitty litter. Doesnt remove the stain but got all the loose oil up. I used TSP with my power washer and scrubbed the floor with a strong pushbroom. Repeated this 3 times and then used miratic acid to etch...

I was all set to put a coat of Xylene on the floor. Decided I would give it one more coat of sealer. Glad I did. I still am giving some thought to putting a coat on. How much trouble was it? Did you roll it real wet? I am putting stuff back in the garage tomorrow. Last night I decided to paint...

I have 6 2 bulb 4 ft fixtures. Plenty of light with the lighter floor. The previous floor was a darker floor but had more gloss than the H&C sealer. Get to put things back on saturday. Tying to decide if I should wait an extra 24 hrs since I put so much on the floor. The can says to wait 72-96...

I originaly bought 5 gallons of the sandstone. After painting the bench and 3 pegboards, I thought it might be too dark. I exchanged the sandstone for siberian haze. It is a little lighter. Have to wait 3 to 4 days before I can move stuff back. My patio looks like Fred Sandfords front yard...

I am beginning to wonder if the origianal 5 gallons was old stock. The two gallons I bought yesterday and applied were much stronger smelling. In fact my eyes burned and had to use a mask about halfway through the application. The previous coats had an odor but nothing near the last gallons...

Just finished coat #4. Much better coverage. Just a couple of streaks. Worked like a wildman trying to keep a wet edge. All in all pretty satisfied. I think the trick is an 18" roller and work fast. Thanks again for all your help.

Thanks for the suggestions folks. FWIW, Sherwin williams only charged me for the sealer. The roller, extension and pan were free. Can't complain about the service. Probably not the product either. Wrong tools for the job.

I can't find a thing on the can that mentions solids. Old eyes don't always work correctly. Gonna go pick up more supplies. Will let you all know how it turns out. Recoat time is 5:30 cdt.

I am using a 3/8 nap Purdy roller that I got from Sherwin Williams. I bought 3 of them and pitch them after each coat. I just talked to the store manager. He agreed that I probably should put on another coat. He also suggested an 18" roller instead of the 9" I have been using. He is giving me...

Thanks for the suggestion. I did the cross pattern with the first two coats. I just finished coat #3. Still some lapmarks. Thinking about buying another gallon or two. I just hate to get too much of a buildup if that is possible.

Has anyone else used this sealer? I have put down two coats so far. I seem to be having a problem with lap marks. The first coat was put on way to thin which is my fault. Tons of lap marks and very thin. I put the 2nd coat on heavier and the coverage is better but I still have a stripes. Some of...

Grey grey grey. Seems like the most common color. Over the years all of my garages have been one shade or the other of grey. Time for a change. Originally picked sandstone. Painted the pegboards and bench a medium tan. The sandstone looked too dark with that color. Returned the sandstone and got...

I bought the sandstone color. Medium dark brown. The brochure said not to use light colors on high traffic areas. Did a test spot in a corner just to see. I think it is a good color for the floor. I also got a bottle of the Shark Grip. I am going to add it to the second coat. I may put a coat of...

Salesman at a local Sherwin Williams tried to get me to go epoxy also. Told him I wasn't interested. I told him I wanted the H&C sealer and nothing else. Got TSP for cleaning and Muratic Acid for etching at HD. Just came in from scrubbing the floor one last time. Been waiting a week to put the...