Applying polyurethane.. footwear?

[Miles B]

Next weekend I'll be putting the epoxy down in my 5000 sqft shop. I'm aiming to lay a thin primer coat, thick coat, then 2 coats of poly. I'm going white. I know a lot of people don't like it, I do. My question is how do I walk on the floor without leaving marks while I apply the poly? I have spiked shoes for the epoxy but I'm worried if I use those on top of the partially cured thick coat I'll leave marks and scratches. The recoat windows are 24 epoxy and 12 poly.

 

[Antoddio]

Other than suspending yourself from the ceiling, you don't have many options.

 

[EOC_Jason]

I'm sure one of the floor specialists will chime in here...

You can probably get those booties that go over your shoes at the big-box store. Usually I see them in White or Blue...

 

[Evilunclegrimace]

They have shoes with spikes in the bottoms, kind of like golf shoes on steroids to walk around while spreading the epoxy. The marks from the spikes will flow in and you will not see them once the coating flows out and cures.

 

[4 FN 27]

They have shoes with spikes in the bottoms, kind of like golf shoes on steroids to walk around while spreading the epoxy. The marks from the spikes will flow in and you will not see them once the coating flows out and cures.

This!!!

The guys who did my floor just wore regular golf shoes. Worked great.

 

[Shea]

Spiked shoes is what you want. Here is an example:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003G4FEPI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Do not confuse them with lawn shoes.

 

[Antoddio]

He already has spiked shoes, did anyone read his post? lol

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Next weekend I'll be putting the epoxy down in my 5000 sqft shop. I'm aiming to lay a thin primer coat, thick coat, then 2 coats of poly. I'm going white. I know a lot of people don't like it, I do. My question is how do I walk on the floor without leaving marks while I apply the poly? I have spiked shoes for the epoxy but I'm worried if I use those on top of the partially cured thick coat I'll leave marks and scratches. The recoat windows are 24 epoxy and 12 poly.

You will only use the spikes for the thick epoxy. No need for them when rolling primer or poly.

You should where booties when rolling the poly or just where your socks.


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[Shea]

He already has spiked shoes, did anyone read his post? lol

:tard: That's what I get for being in a hurry. Scotty's right! No spikes... just clean foot wear.

 

[Miles B]

Thanks Scotty and Shea. All of my shoes have colored soles and seem to at least occasionally leave little prints on the fresh ground concrete. I'll go with socks.

 

[rburke65]

Hey! What about the shoes with the spikes in them??? Wow......everyone....see post #1.....

 

[4everRS]

Hey! What about the shoes with the spikes in them??? Wow......everyone....see post #1.....