40x30 new construction what would you do different

[crewchief437]

Ive seen the advice threads in general. I am thinking of going either sealer or epoxy but dreading doing 1200sqft of epoxy laydown due to time, energy and cost. guys with big floors what did you do and if you could do it again what would you do as far as what you covered your floor in? plus any advice for covering big floors is appreciated

 

[6t7gto]

I have 1100 sq.ft and I went with porcelain.

 

[falcon64]

I just did mine 30x60 and I used this stuff: Endura Seal

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00494T3AG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.enduracoat.net/Endura-Acrylic-Concrete-Solvent-Sealer/dp/B00494LWNW


So far this is my experience with it. I used 10 gallons. The second 5 gallons I used Gator Grip. The sealer looks really nice and appears to be very hard.

Only time will tell I guess I will post up later with my results once I start working in there.

 

[mo2872]

Dunno that 950 sq ft is "big", but I went epoxy.

Things I'd do different: More help so I could do one big pour/squeege/back roll, and I'd add the clearcoat.

 

[c6matt]

I did epoxy, I would do it again. Its easier to put down than you would think. Def do the clear.

 

[crewchief437]

porcelain seems nice. but that's crazy expensive and time consuming

 

[NitroShark]

Time is money, as you know. For epoxy- your prep time is where your cost is.

I did 1685 sq/ft with a hand grinder and 38 gallons of epoxy. Do it per the manufacture data sheets and don't cut any Prep corners if you want a epoxy floor like mine.

Shawn

 

[Catadj78]

I am curious as well. I am planning on epoxy 1600 sq ft.

 

[crewchief437]

Time is money, as you know. For epoxy- your prep time is where your cost is.

I did 1685 sq/ft with a hand grinder and 38 gallons of epoxy. Do it per the manufacture data sheets and don't cut any Prep corners if you want a epoxy floor like mine.

Shawn

38 gallons. wow

 

[alberto]

I did 1685 sq/ft with a hand grinder and 38 gallons of epoxy.

38 gallons, really?

 

[benwah]

38 gallons, really?

This is his flooring system:

"1st Coat: Series 201 Epoxoprime applied at – 12.0 dry mils
2nd Coat: Series 237 Power-Tread in 33GR Gray applied at 12.0 dry mils. While the coating is wet, broadcast random decorative flakes into the wet coating. (20 lbs)
3rd Coat: Series 284 Deco-Clear applied at 12.0 dry mils
4th Coat: Series 248 Everthane clear applied at 2.0 – 3. Dry mils"

 

[crewchief437]

whats the cost of this 38 gallon application.

 

[NitroShark]

Cost for good urethane is about $150-$165 a gallon. Primer is $57-70 and top coat or clear will run you anywhere from $65-75 a Gal.

Shipping will run you $75 depends on where you live (hazardous transport fees)

Think I had about $2800 in epoxy coating for 1685sq/ft

Shawn

 

[cleveman]

There is no reason why you guys shouldn't be able to find a good porcelain tile on closeout prices for $1.50/square foot or less. Add maybe 20 cents for the mortar and grout and you are in business.

 

[alberto]

This is his flooring system:

"1st Coat: Series 201 Epoxoprime applied at – 12.0 dry mils
2nd Coat: Series 237 Power-Tread in 33GR Gray applied at 12.0 dry mils. While the coating is wet, broadcast random decorative flakes into the wet coating. (20 lbs)
3rd Coat: Series 284 Deco-Clear applied at 12.0 dry mils
4th Coat: Series 248 Everthane clear applied at 2.0 – 3. Dry mils"

By my math that's 38 mils, or about 1 mm in total thickness, not counting the chips.

 

[Notgrownup]

I went with acid stain etch, I have to wait until it warms up before I coat the floor but the stain looks good, I went with Legacy red English and the standard clear with the fine grit for the 2nd coat. Here is a picture after I laid it down, it looks better and deeper now that it has sat for a month.

 

[bullnerd]

I have 1100 sq.ft and I went with porcelain.

pics? Info?

 

[NitroShark]

With 100% solids, more Mils is better protection.



This is the RV side. 38mils thick

 

[E_braker]

I have a 30x40, applying the Epoxy-Coat was easy. And the quality is outstanding. With new concrete, price per square foot of protection, i dont think you can beat it. I got mine directly from Epoxy-Coat, mention Garage Journal, she will take GREAT care of ya.

 

[E_braker]

Also, With our epoxy for the 30x40, wife and i did it all in about 3.5 -5 hours. You do it in 10x10 sections to work the epoxy. We were at about 20 minutes per (10×10) section and that includes mixing, back rolling and applying the vinyl chips as we went. I PROMISE you will not regret doing it. I geeked out researching all the shop floor options and (decision matrix, in excel) weighed cost, level of protection, ease of application, resale value, traction coefficients, etc...

Epoxy was the clear victor.

 

[Angelfire]

I have a 32x40 and am looking at two floor treatments. One for the "garage" side of the building where I'll be doing mechanical type stuff is going to get porcelain. I like the look of epoxy but really wanted a "do it once and be done"...I've read just too much about needing to come back in a few years to re-top/re-do/etc...and I didn't like the idea of parking a vehicle with hot tires on it causing problems. With the porcelain, I'm looking for a "do it once and be done". The other half of the building will be dedicated to woodworking. Still debating my plan there but am leaning towards some sort of wood flooring. Possibly lay sleepers down and just do solid wood assuming I can find something reasonably priced. I got sent overseas before I could get started on any of this unfortunately but I was able to purchase the tile before I left so I have a bit of a project when I get home.