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If well prepped, there is likely no impact on adhesion. However, keep in mind that the top edges of the pits will be more susceptible to damage from impact or abrasion as they are effectively high spots. The pits will also trap debris or water when squeegeeing out after cleaning.

It sounds like the same mystery mess I had. I tried soygel stripper and a pressure washer. One stall, two passes, 2.5 gallons, and hours later = FAIL. A shot blaster took care of it, but now I have very rough spots and an uneven texture. Next time I will try a 7" grinder. Regarding the...

Excellent idea, thanks. Is there any durability concern in terms of chipping or otherwise?

My floor is rather unevenly rough after shot-blasting to remove paint. Some spots have pits to 40 mils deep, while the deepest are about 80 mils. Before the epoxy, a skim coat or micro-topping seems like an easy and economical solution to the roughness, but I am concered about durability...

I used a shot-blaster to remove builder-grade paint from my garage floor. The process was much easier in concept than it was in reality. It was slower to break through the paint but very aggressive on the concrete once breakthrough occurs. As such, it was very difficult to get even. The...