Recent content by Kcourter74

On the bubbles/out gassing, is there a critical time when they most likely occur? Say, within first 10 minutes of application? Or can they just pop up anytime, even hours later after job is done? Just trying to understand when awareness should be at its highest. Thanks

Edger - I performed the detergent test again and I don't notice a visible change. As far the efflorescence, I think I'm going to brush it off and just hope for the best. At this point, I have the epoxy on hand and I'm not going to ship it back. It will be a learning event for sure. The only...

Edger - thanks for the detailed instructions. I did just as you suggested and the results were inconclusive. I'm going to do it again tonight and report back. Scotty - can you point me in the right direction where I might find a water borne thin mil coating? The other thing I haven't...

Well, the last of the 3 moisture tests was checked just moments ago and nary a drop of moisture or imprint of dampness on the concrete. I don't know if that's fullproof but it means at total of 4 different moisture checks at two different times all turned up negative. I have not heard back...

So, Zeke, you think it's just moisture that needs more time to disappear? Unfortunately, I'm at a point now where I don't think the temps will cooperate the remainder of the year. I'm not sure what kind of shelf life 100% solids epoxy has but I'm hoping I can hold off until spring/summer...

Quick update, I pulled one of my moisture tests areas last night - no moisture. I decided to let the other two areas remain longer. I pulled one of them this morning and no moisture to speak of. I will check the remaining area when I get home tonight around 7pm. What continues to confuse...

Not sure on the moisture barrier; I will ask my builder. I have taped down plastic a few weeks ago and it was perfectly dry after 24 hours. I only put it in one spot so I will do it again tonight and use various locations. Thanks

No, the concrete floor isn't drying after all the pre-epoxy preparation. My last hose down and power wash was 7 days ago and I still have what appears to be damp areas in the concrete.

Papa - thanks, I'll keep waiting. It does appear marginally better this morning. Jack - I didn't use a wire brush to clean the concrete, just a stiff bristle broom.

I've read this board religiously for about year as I considered epoxying my garage floor. I decided to take the plunge a few weeks ago and have spent the time prepping the floor (cleaning, power washing, degreasing, more degreasing, acid etching, more power washing, etc). I was finally done...