Amerlock 2/400 for garage flooring

[Mgall51]

I have been reading up as much as I can and want to DIY epoxy my garage floor. I have around 650 sqft. I have read so much I have confused myself more than when I started .

I stopped into a local PPG store today and they quoted me 2 kits of Amerlock 2/400 with cure and 2 gallons of Durethane DTM. They said that would work great for a garage floor and is easy to work with.

Any opinions on this?

 

[rattle_snake]

Considering similar as I can source locally (case I run short) and get at near store cost which is less than half price of anywhere else.

1st see this thread:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=381979
He is using PPG Pitthane

Durethane is listed as a 'direct to metal' product (although may be just marketing of the same formula as other products)

My buddy at PPG recommended AMERshield to go with AMERlock
http://www.ppgpmc.com/Products/P219/AMERSHIELD.aspx
Can get in clear or colors.
He recommended 2 epoxy coats, thin 1st by 15%.

As you know, there is more than one way to do a floor. PPG has lots of urethane products. And lots of thinners. Good prep is the key.

Also ask local store about mis-tints of epoxy if doing colored top coat or multiple epoxy coats.

 

[Mgall51]

Thanks for the reply. I see so many quality kits within this forum, it’s hard to make a decision. I would think local purchase for the convenience , but want to make sure the quality is the same.

I saw that about the durethane and thought the same. I ended up reading a little further in the data specs and they claim it can be used on concrete