30x50 Detached Pole Barn

[Chris05sti]

Hey everyone! I am building my new house and along with that I am building a detached 30x50 Pole Barn. It will have 3 10x10 doors with a window on each side of the side walls, plus an entry door. Ceiling is 12 feet tall, and 4" concrete slab with 6" where the two post lift will be. I would like to Epoxy coat the floors. The attached garage will have Swiss Trax since that is a 3 car garage where there won't be much work other than detailing. The detached will be used mainly for all other work. I was looking at some epoxy coatings and saw that UCoat-It was a pretty good company. Does anyone have any experience with that company or suggest a different brand? I would like to do it myself to save on costs. I know I will have to acid wash the concrete after 45 days of it being installed before I put any epoxy on. Also once I find the right company, I would have to figure out how many gallons I would need to coat the floors. Please let me know, thanks!

 

[FJ4FUN]

Sounds like a nice project!

Figure that a gallon of any liquid will cover 1,604sf to a depth of 1mil (without any consideration for waste or applicable evaporation-absorption). 1,604 / 1,500=1.07mils per gallon. For Wolverine Coatings products we recommend 6-10mils primer, 12+mils pigmented body coat and 5mils clear coat (23mils minimum) other manufacturers will be different. Add 10% to each for waste and you should be good to go.

 

[Chris05sti]

Thanks! So far my picks are:

1. UCoat-It
2. ARMORPOXY (ARMORULTRA) This was the thickest at 23 mils
3. Epoxy-Coat

Anyone have any experience with different epoxy companies?

 

[FJ4FUN]

I'd throw Wolverine Coatings on that list and we'd be happy to quote you more than 23mils if you feel the need...

 

[Chris05sti]

Message me on what it would cost for the entire job and materials needed for me to do 1500 sq feet. Thanks!

 

[mke039]

I have a 44 X 36 pole barn and am also looking to coat the floor.
Alpha Garage, can you throw in a quote for me as well?
Thanks
[email protected]

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Good grief. The pole barn builders must be coming out of hibernation!!

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Thanks! So far my picks are:

1. UCoat-It
2. ARMORPOXY (ARMORULTRA) This was the thickest at 23 mils
3. Epoxy-Coat

Anyone have any experience with different epoxy companies?

Mil thickness is important but keeping it on the concrete is more important. Make sure you diamond grind, prime and pick a good clear coat with a non-skid.

Unless you are testing your coating with a wet mils gauge as you coat, you could have 7 mils here and 30 mils there, it's an advertising GOTCHA.

 

[Swissfloors]

Actually Jay Leno's garage used some U Coat it and it came out alright. The problem there was that it was a heavy use area and it got dirty and could not clean it but that was using a mocha colored coating which tends to show the dirt more. If i can suggest anything then stick closer to the grey since your coating color will show the dirt very similar to a car depending on color. I also suggest using a sealer. Your concrete is new so that is a big advantage. Consider using a vapor barrier under the concrete! Good luck.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Actually Jay Leno's garage used some U Coat it and it came out alright. The problem there was that it was a heavy use area and it got dirty and could not clean it but that was using a mocha colored coating which tends to show the dirt more. If i can suggest anything then stick closer to the grey since your coating color will show the dirt very similar to a car depending on color. I also suggest using a sealer. Your concrete is new so that is a big advantage. Consider using a vapor barrier under the concrete! Good luck.

Good points. Any flake distribution will hide a million sins. Consider using flake.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Sounds like you are on the right track, just make sure to prep properly. We can set up virtually any type of coating system for you.

 

[Chris05sti]

Thanks for the info! I will be using your flooring for my attached garage! I talked to Matt at Obsessed Garage and I like the same exact setup he and AdamLz put in.

Actually Jay Leno's garage used some U Coat it and it came out alright. The problem there was that it was a heavy use area and it got dirty and could not clean it but that was using a mocha colored coating which tends to show the dirt more. If i can suggest anything then stick closer to the grey since your coating color will show the dirt very similar to a car depending on color. I also suggest using a sealer. Your concrete is new so that is a big advantage. Consider using a vapor barrier under the concrete! Good luck.

 

[Chris05sti]

I am going with a gray color but flakes to me would be a pain in the ****. I wouldn't be able to apply it evenly with 1500sq feet!!! Although they do look nice.

Good points. Any flake distribution will hide a million sins. Consider using flake.

 

[Chris05sti]

Can anyone give me any quotes for 1500 sq feet? I would like to go with a gray color only to keep it simple. Unless you sell a flake gun that can evenly dispense the flakes lol

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

We can do both, send me an email... [email protected]


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[Firering]

I installed the ArmorUltra last year and broke my project into two big sections and can't see a line. I haven't had any issues where the two sections meet. Highly recommend but don't do any coating without a respirator.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Our two part Military Grade urethane topcoat does have a strong odor, so best to always use a respirator when applying. We do offer a variety of topcoats with little or no odor if required, but the cost more.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Please email us directly at [email protected] with shipping locations we can get you a discounted GJ price on the gray 1500 sq ft. Thanks!

 

[SunsetsAndFriends]

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