Epoxy Kit: Need your opinions

regguy1 · Feb 12, 2010

I purchased this Epoxy Kit from Sam's (4 for 780sf)

Did I make a mistake or does it look like decent stuff ?

I want to do the installation this spring.

Should I sell it and get something else or go for it ?

I picked the Stone Gray. Price seems reasonable

Sam's Site:
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/search/searchResults.jsp?searchTerm=supercoat flooring&searchCategoryId=all

Here's the Supercoat site / Supplier for Sam's Club
http://www.supercoat.us/Default.aspx?SiteID=2

They Claim:
Known as the “Breathable Epoxy”, SUPERCOAT is the only product to feature WET Chemistry, which ensures that the coating won’t chip, peel or blister due to water vapor migration through the concrete.

rikmeister · Feb 12, 2010

i would take it back. it is water based and they do not hold up as well.

SUPERCOAT · Mar 16, 2010

You picked the right product, regguy1 !

Yes, SUPERCOAT is a waterborne product. Some folks make that sound like it's a bad thing when clearly it isn't.

This product has stood up to some intense testing and came through with flying colors. You can easily spend more for a floor coating, but it is hard to out-perform SUPERCOAT Liquid Flooring.

http://www.SUPERCOAT.us

JeepinJ · Mar 16, 2010

rikmeister said:
i would take it back. it is water based and they do not hold up as well.

This was worthy of my first post after being on here for a few years. I have coated almost a hundred garage floors with 2 part epoxy systems over the past few years. Water base holds up far better, hands-down. I'm not sure what people think a water-based product is, but it needs to lose the connotation.

To the OP:
I have no experience with the SUPERCOAT product myself, but have seen the finished floor first hand. It seems like a quality product, and I wouldn't be afraid to use it on my own floor. Just remember: clean, degrease, etch, prime, coat. Prep-work is the biggest factor.

Good luck!

gabeancounter · Mar 16, 2010

Jeepin,
I think a lot of folks associate water-based with some of the earlier WB rustoleum products that had so many issues with peeling etc. More of the recent threads reviewing WB products seem to be more favorable. Most folks will agree with you that the prep is key in a quality floor. DIY flooring kits have came along way in the past few years and there are many more options available. Glad to have you posting!

regguy1 · Mar 16, 2010

SUPERCOAT said:
You picked the right product, regguy1 !

Yes, SUPERCOAT is a waterborne product. Some folks make that sound like it's a bad thing when clearly it isn't.

This product has stood up to some intense testing and came through with flying colors. You can easily spend more for a floor coating, but it is hard to out-perform SUPERCOAT Liquid Flooring.

http://www.SUPERCOAT.us

Glad to get an unbiased opinion....

If I remember correctly there is no "primer coat" material supplied with my kits. Does your product require a primer ?
I'll be installing the floor as soon as the weather here warms up a bit.

JeepinJ · Mar 16, 2010

regguy1 said:
Does your product require a primer ?

I can't comment to the SUPERCOAT product, but generally recommend it. Most 2-part kits don't require it, but every 1-part needs it. I think it is a good thing in either situation.
BEHR 880
This stuff is what I generally use. I originally used a similar product from Quikrete, but the Behr is much cheaper in my area, and carried at The Home Depot down the street. I have had great results with this product. Too bad it only comes in gallons.

No, I don't work for Behr.

SUPERCOAT · Mar 17, 2010

regguy1 said:
Glad to get an unbiased opinion.... If I remember correctly there is no "primer coat" material supplied with my kits. Does your product require a primer ?
I'll be installing the floor as soon as the weather here warms up a bit.

Perhaps a 'little' biased... But completely upfront about it!

SUPERCOAT doesn't require a primer coat. However, I do think two coats look better than one. And, in this case, the first coat acts as a primer.

sharky 370 · Mar 17, 2010

How long do you wait in between coats usually?

CFA · Mar 18, 2010

I have used this product and is very easy to work with. For best results, use 2 coats, one as a primer and other as the base coat. I would definitely recommend a clear top coat. Many good reasons to use a clear protective coat.

As with most epoxies, beware of UV issues, if you have too much exposure to sunlight. Typically, for a garage, it is not huge.

I also think that this epoxy works fine with a slightly damp floor.

regguy1 · Mar 18, 2010

SUPERCOAT said:
Perhaps a 'little' biased... But completely upfront about it!

SUPERCOAT doesn't require a primer coat. However, I do think two coats look better than one. And, in this case, the first coat acts as a primer.

I bought 4 kits that should cover 1000 SF the area is 780 SF Will I need to buy more or can I stretch this amount to make 2 coats ? or should I buy a primer and go with one coat...??

CFA · Mar 19, 2010

regguy1 said:
I bought 4 kits that should cover 1000 SF the area is 780 SF Will I need to buy more or can I stretch this amount to make 2 coats ? or should I buy a primer and go with one coat...??

You will get a coverage of 200-250 SF/gallon used as a primer, depending on how rough the surface is. The second coat will go 250 -275 SF/gallon. So you could either get another water based primer and go with one coat or get 2 additional kits and 2 coats. I would go with 2 coats of Supercoat, and 1 coat of clear top coat.

SUPERCOAT · Mar 22, 2010

CFA said:
You will get a coverage of 200-250 SF/gallon used as a primer, depending on how rough the surface is. The second coat will go 250 -275 SF/gallon. So you could either get another water based primer and go with one coat or get 2 additional kits and 2 coats. I would go with 2 coats of Supercoat, and 1 coat of clear top coat.

Very well said! Thank you.

You certainly don't want to 'stretch' the product to get more coverage. It will be thinner, not as strong and the color will not stay consistent. Two coats of epoxy is ideal!

nfuriate · Mar 22, 2010

gabeancounter said:
Jeepin,
I think a lot of folks associate water-based with some of the earlier WB rustoleum products that had so many issues with peeling etc. More of the recent threads reviewing WB products seem to be more favorable. Most folks will agree with you that the prep is key in a quality floor. DIY flooring kits have came along way in the past few years and there are many more options available. Glad to have you posting!

Is there a way to know if you've bought an older WB kit that could have been on the shelf for a while vs. a newer, improved WB kit? I've got a kit in my garage that I haven't found the time to put down. I've been debating if it's worth my time.

Keyblazer · Sep 4, 2010

So what would be the ideal amount to buy for a 20x20 2 car garage that will see car dollies and jacks worked on it?

regguy1 · Sep 4, 2010

Keyblazer said:
So what would be the ideal amount to buy for a 20x20 2 car garage that will see car dollies and jacks worked on it?

400 SF could be done with 2 kits and have some left over, if you bought 3 kits you could do 2 coats. You'd have to partially mix the second kit so you could save the extra amount for the second coat with the third kit. Still would only cost you maybe $250.00 with supplies you'd have to get.

Keyblazer · Sep 6, 2010

Thanks,
When you talk about 2 coats, you mean doing it like this:
1/ Apply color coat floor, allow to dry.
2/ Apply second color coat.
3/ Apply flakes,
4/ Apply clearcoat.

If I buy enough kits to do 2 coats, should I put 2 clearcoats on?

regguy1 · Sep 6, 2010

Keyblazer said:
Thanks,
When you talk about 2 coats, you mean doing it like this:
1/ Apply color coat floor, allow to dry.
2/ Apply second color coat.
3/ Apply flakes,
4/ Apply clearcoat.
If I buy enough kits to do 2 coats, should I put 2 clearcoats on?

Yes exactly, you could do 2 coats clear if you wanted to, see whats left after 1st clear coat and decide if you have enough. Keep us posted as to your decision / progress. :thumbup:

RandyO · Sep 9, 2010

Hi and thanks for the info..
If I have this right..

Cass product for 725sq ft garage with 2 coats

6 kits?

regguy1 · Sep 9, 2010

RandyO said:
Hi and thanks for the info..
If I have this right..

Cass product for 725sq ft garage with 2 coats

6 kits?

Yes, that should do it.

You can buy it here:

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/search/searchResults.jsp?searchTerm=supercoat flooring&searchCategoryId=all

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