Recent content by SpaceEnvy

I think this is an application where epoxy does not generally make sense. A smooth finish under wet feet without shoes makes for an experience similar to walking across an ice skating rink. Two possible suggestions: 1. A modified concrete application may work as you can add slip resistance...

All coatings are a bond breaker. You should sand or abrade the surface to a 60 grit or so surface feel to try to obtain the proper bond. Without proper prep you will generally see an adhesion failure between the 2 coats of epoxy.

This will probably not be the pointed reply you want. Which diamonds always depends on the match to the concrete. The harder the concrete is, the softer bond on the diamond heads should be, and the opposite is true too. A mistake some rental yards make is assuming a one size fits all approach...

Just remember if you are going to apply a topical coating like epoxy, it MUST be prepped properly or you will have a big mess. If it get's "slicker than snot" you probably have either a power trowelled slab or a slab which had a cure n seal applied to it. Either way prep is the key or you will...

Traditional coatings usually require 50 degrees, but depending on the product type and manufaturer this can be pushed if you know what you are doing. Generally speaking, if it was prepped a month ago, I would wait until Spring to do anything. The floor could have taken on dust, dirt or debris...

Sounds like a fun project. My take on your questions is as follows: The majority of the time, hot tire pick-up is a result of poor concrete preparation. Most epoxies at the right film thickness will resist hot tire pick-up. Most DIY products are lower in solids content/higher in water or...

Be careful with sealers as most of them are low solids, one componenet sealers and you will have similar issues with the welding slag and they may not hold up to the other chemicals either. Epoxies and urethanes have better chemical resistance, but at the end of the day all coatings are...

I agree. Sealers act as bond breakers and would absolutely have to be removed if you want to put anything on the concrete at a later date.

Sika makes a few good epoxies which we have used. My only suggestion is to find out how long it has been since they were made, epoxies have various shelf lifes, the catalyst is the most sensitive to time and air. Determine if they are 100% solids, W/B or S/B, then you can decide how much you...