RMatthews7
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I'm so confused from reading all of the articles (All Garage Floors seemed great at explaining the basics,) and online stores (Legacy Industrial seemed best until I called, and Garage Flooring LLC until trying to 'chat,') and I'm sure you get these posts from time to time. I need help in deciding what to do.
1st time DIYer that can recruit 2 "helpers."
I have a 1,000 sq ft detached garage located in South Carolina that is finishing up with paint on the walls and I would like to attempt to lay down a ~7-10 year epoxy coating that will have to handle lawn equipment, dropped tools, rolling workbenches and metal-wheeled engine lifts, hot tires, metal grinding sparks, saw dust, gym equipment (thinking a rubber mat placed on top is the best solution here,) beer brewing, and ping pong. I bought the home with the garage framed, and am not sure if the concrete is sealed, but it does seem suspiciously smooth compared to the driveway. I did the water drip test today and it definitely isn't like the driveway which soaks in, but it also doesn't really bead. The water semi-soaks, then can move around on top and seems like it has to evaporate. Picture attached. Looks like I'm grinding the floor...
I have blue/gray satin walls, white flat ceiling, and 6 VERY bright High Bay lights. I'm leaning towards a medium gray flooring and am not sure about the gloss/satin finish for the floor (due to the lights.) I really hate the look of flakes, but definitely don't want a slippery floor.
It's 40-50F right now where I'll be applying it and I can roll up two 15' doors on each end of the garage for ventilation and to either slow or speed up the curing process. I'm most concerned with my ability as a new DIYer to be able to have the right timing for mixing, pouring, rolling, curing. I can dedicate days to building up coats as we've had it cleaned out for 5 months already...
There are also settling cracks from the few years the building has been in place. They don't seem too bad, but I'm curious about the cracks on the concrete on the side of the slab. Picture attached.
With all of that said, I'm sure there's something I should have included and didn't think about, but I'm mostly looking for the right product and floor prep for the size and use of the garage space.
Nohr-S Epoxy/Polyurea, TLHS vs. 100%, HD/SD Kit, Hellfire, Xtreme Set 100... About the only thing I know I'm doing is grinding the floor (dry/wet?) LOL
Thanks in advance for anything you can do to recommend or warn against!
1st time DIYer that can recruit 2 "helpers."
I have a 1,000 sq ft detached garage located in South Carolina that is finishing up with paint on the walls and I would like to attempt to lay down a ~7-10 year epoxy coating that will have to handle lawn equipment, dropped tools, rolling workbenches and metal-wheeled engine lifts, hot tires, metal grinding sparks, saw dust, gym equipment (thinking a rubber mat placed on top is the best solution here,) beer brewing, and ping pong. I bought the home with the garage framed, and am not sure if the concrete is sealed, but it does seem suspiciously smooth compared to the driveway. I did the water drip test today and it definitely isn't like the driveway which soaks in, but it also doesn't really bead. The water semi-soaks, then can move around on top and seems like it has to evaporate. Picture attached. Looks like I'm grinding the floor...
I have blue/gray satin walls, white flat ceiling, and 6 VERY bright High Bay lights. I'm leaning towards a medium gray flooring and am not sure about the gloss/satin finish for the floor (due to the lights.) I really hate the look of flakes, but definitely don't want a slippery floor.
It's 40-50F right now where I'll be applying it and I can roll up two 15' doors on each end of the garage for ventilation and to either slow or speed up the curing process. I'm most concerned with my ability as a new DIYer to be able to have the right timing for mixing, pouring, rolling, curing. I can dedicate days to building up coats as we've had it cleaned out for 5 months already...
There are also settling cracks from the few years the building has been in place. They don't seem too bad, but I'm curious about the cracks on the concrete on the side of the slab. Picture attached.
With all of that said, I'm sure there's something I should have included and didn't think about, but I'm mostly looking for the right product and floor prep for the size and use of the garage space.
Nohr-S Epoxy/Polyurea, TLHS vs. 100%, HD/SD Kit, Hellfire, Xtreme Set 100... About the only thing I know I'm doing is grinding the floor (dry/wet?) LOL
Thanks in advance for anything you can do to recommend or warn against!
Wolverine Coatings ships out of S. Carolina so you'll save a few pennies on shipping anyway. 