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LiquaTile 1184 has no issues with that type of weather. For much higher temps we would go with another epoxy, but we're talking 180f plus. One of our bigger clients is a pharmaceutical manufacturer, they have forklift trains that haul these metal carts, with metal wheels or skids, from the...

Don't know the melting or flash point fo the fiberglass. Don't know the temp at the head of a propane torch. Do know that plenty of contractor and DIY clients have used propane wands to successfully mitigate fiberglass before applying resin coatings. Propane wands are used for a variety of...

Whatever method of broadcasting you decide on - practice! Remember: although you can always toss out another hand full of flakes, it's impossible to pick any up. BTW I have light to medium broadcast of flakes on my floor, and I do a bit of wrenching on my old, leaky, British jalopy, but I...

As you're enjoying the drink - and cooking up some meth - let's do a bit of high school math.... One gallon of ANY liquid will cover 1,604 square feet (ft2) to a depth of 1 mil. That means, if you spread ONE gallon of water on a surface at 1 mil thick, you would cover 1,604 ft2. If you spread...

Depends on your eventual plans. We have quite a few contractors who prime the floor with just an epoxy primer (BondTite 1101 in our case) then finish with top & clear coat later in the project after the rest of the build out is finished, or the budget allows etc.. In the meantime it offer some...

Instructions were correct - if your going to acid stain the concrete then it's best not to acid etch it first. Different colors and stains use chemicals that react with material in the concrete to achieve the desired color change. Acid etching may remove one of those elements (most likely...

BTW: If grinding is not an option there are chemical etchers that are non-toxic and also non-corrosive. A bit more spendy, but sometimes the best method.

Applying the initial coat when the slab temp is cooling, say in the evening, will help mitigate possible air bubbles. Yes, that might be the time when bugs are attracted, but I think generally the bugs bumps will be easier smooth out before applying the next layer than getting rid of a lot of...

One thing to keep in mind is that the resulting color can look quite different from one project to another even using the same stain. That's partially because the stains aren't just a tint, but often chemicals that react with various components in the concrete, and those components can vary...

I'd have to agree, promising no odor is just setting yourself up for trouble. We've never had any one complain about fumes from our product, but people have said that they did smell some chemicals. One of our contractors specializes in zoos & animal facilities, apparently chimps are extremely...

If you have very high hydrostatic pressure another company to look into is Barrier-1. They have both an add mix for new construction and a topical application for existing concrete. They offer a very strong guaranty, I think one of their reps needs to be onsite during the application to...

The expansion joints/cracks were filled with IntrgraFlex 1121, a 100% solids epoxy. What makes it ideal for expansion joints is that even after it's fully cured it retains up to 50% elongation, used a lot for highway & runway joints. A one gallon kit will fill about 165 cubic inches. Spoke with...

I'm a bit reluctant to say this, because I don't want people to slack off on prep, but most Issues we see are with mixing, specifically not thoroughly combining the two components and then having some unmixed material end up on the floor. That spot will not fully cure. I don't think there's...

I can't recall what method, etching or grinding, was used on this remodel. We carry a polymer grit - "SuperGrip 850" (we also have 250 which is much finer) How much you want to use depends on the specific needs. For a shop with a lot of grease and/or rain, slush etc. you can use up to 0.5 lbs...

Yes, if you want to reduce slip & fall potential you can use a grit additive. There are quite a few different types, but for most residential floors we recommend a polymer grit. It looks like table salt, and has rounded edges, so unlike more aggressive grit it won't shred mop heads, shop...

Yes, the right formulation of epoxy will adhere to walls, and even to ceilings. In fact a lot of our epoxies are used to line tanks and other containment structures. But... are you sure you need that level of coating on your walls? Most walls just don't see the type of traffic and punishment...

Apparently the editors at Wood Magazine agree since they picked this garage & Camaro to be featured one the cover, and in, the current issue of "Amazing Garage Makeovers" The article on garage floors also features a really good step-by-step "How To" article on coating your own floor using...

Most of our commercial/pro installers will grind, although on occasion they'll etch. The vast majority of our DIY clients etch, and we haven't had any issues with our BondTite primer lifting in either case.

Just used a few deck screw through the inside bottoms of the shoes. Not pretty but they work well. BTW I used lag bolts instead of drywall/deck screws on the bottom because I didn't want them to bend due to lateral forces. I did not want to take a tumble onto any wet coating, and neither do you.

Congrats to Garage Journal member Scott, "XcYZ." His garage makeover project was picked to grace the cover of "Great Garage Makeovers" 2011 issue! His garage, with Wolverine Coatings floor epoxy system, is featured in the article "Dream Garage On The Prairie." A few pages later the article...