Armorpoxy now or in spring

[MT Mike]

Armorclad now or in spring

1st time poster, long time lurker.

After weeks of research and reading I have decided to apply Armorclad to my 24'x24' garage floor. The garage was built around 1980. Concrete is in decent shape, a few hairline cracks, a few minor oil stains. I will do full prep and primer prior to applying the Armorclad. My first issue is, it will be another week to ten days before taping and painting of fresh drywall is done. This puts me into early to mid November before I'm ready to apply the coating. My second issue is, I currently have a gravel driveway. Plans are to pave in early spring. Given that I live in Montana, should I wait until spring to apply the Armorclad, thereby avoiding cold weather and gravel damage?

Let me know your opinions please.

Thanks.

 

[MT Mike]

Bueller?

No one has an opinion on winter vs spring application?

 

[Ol'WhiteCap]

Just an opinion, but I say, wait until spring. After you pave your driveway. Also temps in Montana may not be conducive for the drying process.

 

[Danno1]

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Not an opinion, wait until spring.

I caught the last warm day in Oct when I did mine (years ago). I was paying very close attention to weather reports. Epoxy needs to be warm (but not hot!) to cure properly.


PS. Epoxy cures (chemical reaction), not dries. There's a difference.



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[Shea]

I missed this thread. The advice above is good. You are best to wait till spring after you pave your drive. If you do it now, you run the risk of marring up an nice floor.

 

[MT Mike]

Thanks for the advice guys! I'll wait until spring and epoxy the floor then.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi
If the temps are below 50 during the curing process in the garage (you can add a space heater if that helps) then wait until spring. While outside temps can be colder, often the temps in the space are higher. We also offer low temp/fast curing systems if you want to get this done now. Please call us for info, or see

https://armorpoxy.com/garages-indoor-residential/ultrafast/