33% Garage Floor Coating Rebate

Garage Flooring · Jan 13, 2015

I need three jobs, with before and after pictures to post on website, social media, etc. First come, first serve. Also I need as much detailed information on what you thought about the product and the installation, coverage, etc.

I've been doing this for over a decade now, and I've never been sold on the 'easy' garage floor coating before. This stuff is proving me wrong.

Details: Pictures due within 60 days of order. Credit will be applied to the original payment method. Max Rebate $400. All rebates must be pre-approved by me via email -- NOT PM. Can't be combined with any other offers.

I need one job Gray only. One with clear coat over gray and one with color of your choice.

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hh76 · Jan 13, 2015

Sounds like a great deal, but 60 days doesn't quite give me enough time to wait for appropriate install temps.

On that note, I thought I read in the cure on that page that it could be installed down to 35f, is that correct?

TankCmdr · Jan 13, 2015

I'm seriously considering the Rust Bullet coating, but I'm wondering if the colored top coats can be mixed to create other colors??

The metallic grey looks pretty good in pictures and gloss black is an interesting thought (got any pictures of that?). Gloss white would really brighten the work area, but I wonder if it would look bad in the season of snow, slush, salt, & sand.

It will likely remain below 40 degrees F for a few months here. How rigid is that 35 deg F installation minimum? My garage floor is heated, but mother nature ultimately rules the slab temperature near the door opening.

BeachBoy · Jan 13, 2015

15x25 garage =375sqft

Need two coats that's at least two gallons (likely a little more).

$110 a gallon with rebate.

My girlfriend says it looks good, but she says it's too much money as we will cover it up with ribtrax this fall.

Unless I need as much $ to coat in HD39?

And we're in the cold... Not sure how install temp would be right even if garage is heated.

sobe_death · Jan 13, 2015

I'll do it, I was going to do Rust Bullet anyways. I just got my new place, and just got my new garden hose, and just got my Bond-Lok cleaner/etcher concentrate. It's a 22x24 garage with a 10 foot ceiling. The walls haven't been finished yet, but I'd like to coat before I drop drywall mud all over the floor.

As long as the low temperatures we're having right now won't mess with the cure, I'd be down to be one of your garage floors. Preferably the metallic grey floor. One other thing I wanted to try during the process is to add Gator Grip or similar Is there an email that I should write to?

-Parker

tracer55 · Jan 14, 2015

Can you add color chips to the top coat?
I would like to give this a try, my concern is here in Ohio is the temp right now.
If I want to be your test person for the grey with the clear top coat I would like to see the cost email me a cost breakdown.
Inside dimension on garage 27x31. finish I would say is average as it was hand trowel finish.
Can I use a Torpedo heater to heat the garage during the time I finish the flooring and curing?
The garage is ready now.
Thanks

tjohnson727 · Jan 14, 2015

If any of the previous options don't move forward I'd be interested in the base gray color with or without the topcoat. I'm new to the forum and I joined to read up on people's opinions of the different flooring options. My initial plan was to go with a pro-installed polyaspartic but my wife shot down the $1000+ price tag and I'm not comfortable enough with the short pot life to attempt it myself. We've got a baby on the way in July so cost is now my main factor. I had started leaning towards an armorchip epoxy kit from Armor Garage but that price tag would be $600. Based on what I'm seeing on Rust Bullet I could complete the floor for around half of even that cost which would make my wife ecstatic. My garage is 22'x23'. I live in Florida so install temp isn't a concern. I'm actively working to finish the garage within the next 2 - 4 weeks. Let me know if you need more info or pics of what has been done so far.

Garage Flooring · Jan 14, 2015

hh76 said:
Sounds like a great deal, but 60 days doesn't quite give me enough time to wait for appropriate install temps.

On that note, I thought I read in the cure on that page that it could be installed down to 35f, is that correct?

Yes, install temp down to 35 degrees (surface and ambient must be at or above). It has actually been tested lower, but we have to leave a little wiggle room

Garage Flooring · Jan 14, 2015

TankCmdr said:
I'm seriously considering the Rust Bullet coating, but I'm wondering if the colored top coats can be mixed to create other colors??

The metallic grey looks pretty good in pictures and gloss black is an interesting thought (got any pictures of that?). Gloss white would really brighten the work area, but I wonder if it would look bad in the season of snow, slush, salt, & sand.

It will likely remain below 40 degrees F for a few months here. How rigid is that 35 deg F installation minimum? My garage floor is heated, but mother nature ultimately rules the slab temperature near the door opening.

We have tons of pictures but we are limited as to what we can post and what we have from pics that are closely related to this type of application. I have not tried mixing different colors. I would not install it below 35 degrees. There is room, but I just would not push it

Garage Flooring · Jan 14, 2015

BeachBoy said:
15x25 garage =375sqft

Need two coats that's at least two gallons (likely a little more).

$110 a gallon with rebate.

My girlfriend says it looks good, but she says it's too much money as we will cover it up with ribtrax this fall.

Unless I need as much $ to coat in HD39?

And we're in the cold... Not sure how install temp would be right even if garage is heated.

Honestly, I would prefer applications where people want an epoxy floor. I also would not put an epoxy down for that purpose. Whatever you use on the floor you need to make sure the tiles won't slide on it

Garage Flooring · Jan 14, 2015

sobe_death said:
I'll do it, I was going to do Rust Bullet anyways. I just got my new place, and just got my new garden hose, and just got my Bond-Lok cleaner/etcher concentrate. It's a 22x24 garage with a 10 foot ceiling. The walls haven't been finished yet, but I'd like to coat before I drop drywall mud all over the floor.

As long as the low temperatures we're having right now won't mess with the cure, I'd be down to be one of your garage floors. Preferably the metallic grey floor. One other thing I wanted to try during the process is to add Gator Grip or similar Is there an email that I should write to?

-Parker

You and I have emailed and you are good to go

Garage Flooring · Jan 14, 2015

tracer55 said:
Can you add color chips to the top coat?
I would like to give this a try, my concern is here in Ohio is the temp right now.
If I want to be your test person for the grey with the clear top coat I would like to see the cost email me a cost breakdown.
Inside dimension on garage 27x31. finish I would say is average as it was hand trowel finish.
Can I use a Torpedo heater to heat the garage during the time I finish the flooring and curing?
The garage is ready now.
Thanks

Color flake can be used in conjunction with the gray and a clear coat, you would not want it sitting on top of the top coat. Needs to be embedded just liked it should be with epoxy. For this system I am mor of a fan of the anti skid.

Re heaters: You can heat your garage with an electric heater and some natural gas heaters. Propane heaters put off to much moisture.

Re pricing: email me and we can discuss

Garage Flooring · Jan 14, 2015

tjohnson727 said:
If any of the previous options don't move forward I'd be interested in the base gray color with or without the topcoat. I'm new to the forum and I joined to read up on people's opinions of the different flooring options. My initial plan was to go with a pro-installed polyaspartic but my wife shot down the $1000+ price tag and I'm not comfortable enough with the short pot life to attempt it myself. We've got a baby on the way in July so cost is now my main factor. I had started leaning towards an armorchip epoxy kit from Armor Garage but that price tag would be $600. Based on what I'm seeing on Rust Bullet I could complete the floor for around half of even that cost which would make my wife ecstatic. My garage is 22'x23'. I live in Florida so install temp isn't a concern. I'm actively working to finish the garage within the next 2 - 4 weeks. Let me know if you need more info or pics of what has been done so far.

Would be happy to work with you

big_Greasy_Taco · Jan 14, 2015

I emailed and PM'd you!

Garage Flooring · Jan 14, 2015

big_Greasy_Taco said:
I emailed and PM'd you!

I replied

vintagespeed1956 · Jan 14, 2015

i'm all over it! i have a standard 2 car and will be re-doing all the drywall and shop space. this is perfect timing.

i'd like to do a (edit: GREY) colored floor with or without chips is fine. i do have one crack that i need to fix though...will be grinding the entire floor before application.

and i'm a picture ***** on the interwebs so that's not a problem.

Garage Flooring · Jan 14, 2015

vintagespeed1956 said:
i'm all over it! i have a standard 2 car and will be re-doing all the drywall and shop space. this is perfect timing.

i'd like to do a (edit: GREY) colored floor with or without chips is fine. i do have one crack that i need to fix though...will be grinding the entire floor before application.

and i'm a picture ***** on the interwebs so that's not a problem.

Great. Just get an order in and we will get you taken care of.

Garage Flooring · Jan 14, 2015

OK, here is where we are at as of this moment

We have had several people doing the Gray. That offer is now closed. Everyone I have already PM'd or emailed will remain eligible.

Gray With Clear: One Slot Left
Gray With White: One Slot Left
Gray With Black: One Slot Left

EVERYONE is still welcome to request to coupon below my signature. Coupon is NOT valid with rebate offer.

DBordello · Jan 14, 2015

What are the advantages of adding the top coat (particularly the clear)? It sounds like it is very slick, therefore it requires additives and is more complicated to installed.

Garage Flooring · Jan 14, 2015

DBordello said:
What are the advantages of adding the top coat (particularly the clear)? It sounds like it is very slick, therefore it requires additives and is more complicated to installed.

The advantages are strictly a matter of appearance and having a thicker total system. There is no performance difference between doing 2 coats of gray and a coat of clear versus 3 coats of gray for example.

One important note: More Gloss = More Slick + Scuffs and imperfections more noticeable.

Flip side: If you want that showroom look. WOW

sobe_death · Jan 14, 2015

GarageFlooringLLC said:
You and I have emailed and you are good to go

Excellent! Order placed! :rocker:

boricuastock · Jan 14, 2015

I've been researching epoxies lately and ran into this. I too am interested. Gray with a clear would be what I would like to do. I'd like to add chips and some anti-slip grip in the top coat as well. Let me know. I sent a PM.

dudley123 · Jan 15, 2015

Emailed ya Justin!

Hopefully we can work out a Gloss White for the GTR showroom

Chris

Will wait for the go-ahead to order as well as your recommendation for anti-skid. I've heard the silica tears up mops/skin, etc.. What is a better alternative you would use?

Garage Flooring · Jan 15, 2015

At this moment everything is closed except black -- all existing commitments honored and considered when making that statement.

DC73 · Jan 15, 2015

Hey Justin,

Your deal came a little too early for me but I do have a question. How long does fresh concrete need to cure before applying Rust Bullet? We just poured the slab today and it will be a month or so before the shell is weather tight. Just wanting to get a handle on the ideal time to do this.

Also, Rust Bullet's website is unclear on coverage. For one gallon, they state "Covers approx. 400 sq. ft. per coat - minimum 2 coat application required." Will a gallon do 2 coats over 400 sq. ft., or is it strictly 400 sq. ft. per coat?

Thanks,

DC

dudley123 · Jan 16, 2015

400sqft per coat per gallon depending on how porous the concrete is. I spoke with Justin yesterday when placing my order.

would need 2 gallons for 2 coats

Chris

Garage Flooring · Jan 16, 2015

DC73 said:
Hey Justin,

Your deal came a little too early for me but I do have a question. How long does fresh concrete need to cure before applying Rust Bullet? We just poured the slab today and it will be a month or so before the shell is weather tight. Just wanting to get a handle on the ideal time to do this.

Also, Rust Bullet's website is unclear on coverage. For one gallon, they state "Covers approx. 400 sq. ft. per coat - minimum 2 coat application required." Will a gallon do 2 coats over 400 sq. ft., or is it strictly 400 sq. ft. per coat?

Thanks,

DC

I would say a minimum of 30 days, however there are other factors in play. You need to make sure it is fully cured and that there is no moisure.

400 Sq. Ft. Per coat. We have a calculator on our site that tells you how much material you will need -- based on two coats. If you had 400 Sq. Ft. of smooth concrete you would need 2 gallons

DC73 · Jan 16, 2015

Thanks Justin,

Is there an acceptable way to determine ahead of time whether a concrete floor is considered porous or not? A porous floor puts the cost over $1/sq. ft.

DC

dudley123 · Jan 18, 2015

Justin,

It states a coat time of 12-40hrs.. Is the 12hr in between coats the absolute minimum? or is 4-6hrs in between coats allowable?

Shea · Jan 18, 2015

Is there an acceptable way to determine ahead of time whether a concrete floor is considered porous or not? A porous floor puts the cost over $1/sq. ft.

If your floor will absorb water quickly (similar to acid etched concrete or grinded concrete) then it is porous. Most garage floors that have not been profiled like this will absorb water quickly.

Shea · Jan 18, 2015

It states a coat time of 12-40hrs.. Is the 12hr in between coats the absolute minimum? or is 4-6hrs in between coats allowable?

According to their application guidelines you can re-coat much sooner depending on temperature and humidity. 4-6 hours is more the norm. Test the surface by pressing a gloved finger onto the surface. If there is no paint transfer then you are ready to go. Do not attempt re-coating if it is still tacky or wet. You should easily be able to do two coat in 1 day.

The one key before application is to make sure your concrete is completely dry. Rust Bullet will not react well at all with any dampness in the concrete before application.

dudley123 · Jan 18, 2015

I'm trying not to hit the pad with any water for that reason.. Only sweep/blow out via compressed air really well.. Luckily, only have a few spots that were needing to be treated with Metal Blast.

Thanks for the input on coat-times! That helps a ton.

Garage Flooring · Jan 19, 2015

Re: Coat times

The manufacturer has re-coat times of 2-48 hours. If you are using spiked shoes you can go with those lead times. If you are not using spiked shoes you need to wait until the floor is cured enough that you can walk on it without it sticking to your feet.

We have had to do a lot of modification to the normal instructions, because those cure times were based on surfaces that you do not need to walk on to re-coat.

Garage Flooring · Jan 19, 2015

Shea said:
According to their application guidelines you can re-coat much sooner depending on temperature and humidity. 4-6 hours is more the norm. Test the surface by pressing a gloved finger onto the surface. If there is no paint transfer then you are ready to go. Do not attempt re-coating if it is still tacky or wet. You should easily be able to do two coat in 1 day.

The one key before application is to make sure your concrete is completely dry. Rust Bullet will not react well at all with any dampness in the concrete before application.

Shea,

Keep in mind that their application guidelines were developed for surfaces that do not require foot traffic to re-coat. We originally had the times much lower, but after some testing and some tech work with the Manufacturer, in many cases people can damage their floor walking on it two hours later.

At 60 degrees I could step on coated concrete 4.5 hours later. BUT there are so many variables

Shea · Jan 19, 2015

That's good to know Justin. When I originally spoke with Allison she was quoting from their application guide. It sounds like from your testing though that you are still far under the normal 10 to 12 hour minimum that is required for most epoxy floors.

Garage Flooring · Jan 19, 2015

Shea said:
That's good to know Justin. When I originally spoke with Allison she was quoting from their application guide. It sounds like from your testing though that you are still far under the normal 10 to 12 hour minimum that is required for most epoxy floors.

I received the same reply from her, but when we talked it through a little more she had not considered the foot traffic in that quote. We are going with 12 to be safe.

alberto · Jan 20, 2015

Hope you will post extensive reviews on this product. I am very interested in using this, but I want to make sure it's relatively fail safe. Just can't find much on the internet about its longevity and in particular, longevity in a working (though not professional) garage to coating failure or scratching as a result of rolling of jacks, tool boxes, jack stands, occasional brake fluid drops, oil, antifreeze, generally the stuff we all get on the floor when working on or parking old cars.

dudley123 · Jan 20, 2015

Will be starting the coating process this weekend.. 2 coats of Base, 2 coats of White

3.5 Gallons of Base
3.5 gallons of White top coat
Will be using about 1# of Anti-Skid in the last layer of white.

700Sqft covered area

I'll be sure to document the process, tips/tricks or any issues I run into!

Chris

Garage Flooring · Jan 21, 2015

Chris and All:

Since the rebate is closed at this point, unless someone wants black, I would appreciate it if any reviews were started in a new thread.

Garage Flooring · Feb 10, 2015

We STILL need someone who wants to do BLACK.

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