Best coating for transmission shop

[built408]

About finished with my new 3200 sq ft building and looking for recommendations on coatings for the floor. I build transmissions so it will see plenty of oils and fluids. Also a bunch of dropped parts.

It doesn't have to look perfect. Just looking for something more appealing then bare concrete and ease of clean up from spilled fluids.

I will be grinding or etching. Really depends on the product.

Leaning towards the Hellfire coating. What else is comparable? I've never coated a floor before, so mixing of components will probably scare me away. Looking for something easy to apply that will hold up.

Thanks!

 

[SolarColumbia]

The Hellfire would be a good choice, although it doesn't give a lot of film thickness and since it's a working garage you should do 3 coats per manyfacturer re ommendation.

 

[Garage Flooring]

About finished with my new 3200 sq ft building and looking for recommendations on coatings for the floor. I build transmissions so it will see plenty of oils and fluids. Also a bunch of dropped parts.

It doesn't have to look perfect. Just looking for something more appealing then bare concrete and ease of clean up from spilled fluids.

I will be grinding or etching. Really depends on the product.

Leaning towards the Hellfire coating. What else is comparable? I've never coated a floor before, so mixing of components will probably scare me away. Looking for something easy to apply that will hold up.

Thanks!

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2 coats of clear polyurea or a full broadcast flake system would both be good options

 

[bradn]

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2 coats of clear polyurea or a full broadcast flake system would both be good options

How does polyurea hold up to solvents like mineral spirits, brake cleaner, lacquer thinner ect.

 

[Garage Flooring]

How does polyurea hold up to solvents like mineral spirits, brake cleaner, lacquer thinner ect.

Very well as long as it is cleaned up in a reasonable period of time. Leave brake fluid on the floor and go home for the weekend it could cause a [repairabe] issue

 

[built408]

I was leaning towards the Hellfire or SPGX coatings. There will be the occasional welding also, but not much.

 

[papp101]

I'm in the same boat- one of those two but still waffling! Looks or functionally, dragging big stuff across the floor will impact both differently, etc.

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[Anchorless]

I was leaning towards the Hellfire or SPGX coatings. There will be the occasional welding also, but not much.

Can I ask why you're leaning toward the SPGX over the Nohr-S or All Weather Flooring (Garageflooing, LLC) polyurea coatings?

 

[built408]

No reason really.

 

[Black300zx]

About finished with my new 3200 sq ft building and looking for recommendations on coatings for the floor. I build transmissions so it will see plenty of oils and fluids. Also a bunch of dropped parts.

It doesn't have to look perfect. Just looking for something more appealing then bare concrete and ease of clean up from spilled fluids.

I will be grinding or etching. Really depends on the product.

Leaning towards the Hellfire coating. What else is comparable? I've never coated a floor before, so mixing of components will probably scare me away. Looking for something easy to apply that will hold up.

Thanks!

What I like about Hellfire in my home garage is that the solid light grey color makes drops of spilled fluids (especially dirty fluids) easy to see and clean up before they accidentally get tracked all over (keeps the wife happy)

The spill visibility aspect of it could probably be achieved by just about any coating that could be purchased in a light grey tone as long as you don't toss flakes into it.

 

[papp101]

Do you have any finished pics? Would love to see how it came out!

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[LegacyIndustrial]

What I like about Hellfire in my home garage is that the solid light grey color makes drops of spilled fluids (especially dirty fluids) easy to see and clean up before they accidentally get tracked all over (keeps the wife happy)

The spill visibility aspect of it could probably be achieved by just about any coating that could be purchased in a light grey tone as long as you don't toss flakes into it.

 

[Black300zx]

Do you have any finished pics? Would love to see how it came out!

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Here's a couple with piss poor lighting taken with my tired GS7 with camera lenses that are scuffed to hell

I came up 1-2 quarts short from achieving 3 full good coats. Before starting the 3rd coat I knew I was going to come up a bit short, so I started at the center of the garage door worked back and towards the sides, skipping cutting-in the two side walls, under the steps, and skipping a ~18in stripe along the back wall that will get hidden by my workbench and toolboxes. I was stretching the last quart as far as I could, which resulted in the roller marks that can be seen in the bottom left corner of the first image. In the second image the front 6inches or so look lousy because the garage door seal is still leaving concrete dust behind when I close it.

It's listed as a "non-cosmetic finish", but in my opinion it looks pretty damn good, especially when you consider what I started with (last photo).

 

[built408]

How is the cleanup with it? Easy to mop when dirty? Did you put any of the non-skid additive in it?

 

[Black300zx]

How is the cleanup with it? Easy to mop when dirty? Did you put any of the non-skid additive in it?

No nonskid additive, and after walking on it wet the other night in sneakers, I don't feel the need to. I had to give it a good grind to remove the existing concrete paint, so a bit of the concrete texture transferred through which helps grip. We'll see how it is with snow dripping off in the winter.

I haven't mopped it yet, but a couple Tough Wipes cleaned up spatter/drips from an oil change in a couple swipes.

 

[papp101]

Thanks for the pics and experience. I think my mind is made up!

 

[GRivera]

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2 coats of clear polyurea or a full broadcast flake system would both be good options

OP - apologies for the hi-jack but I don't want to start a new coating thread.

Is Polyurea more durable than Armor-Clad epoxy with the military grade coating?

Specific use: In a home automotive garage with a vehicle lift, engine stands, floor jacks, jack stands.

Also, does lifting issues where it terminates at edge of garage entry.

 

[Garage Flooring]

OP - apologies for the hi-jack but I don't want to start a new coating thread.

Is Polyurea more durable than Armor-Clad epoxy with the military-grade coating?

Specific use: In a home automotive garage with a vehicle lift, engine stands, floor jacks, jack stands.

Also, does lifting issues where it terminates at the edge of garage entry.

Armorpoxy sells outstanding products and I would never discourage you from using them.

When it comes to total durability you have to look at the system as a whole. Give me a call and lets talk specifics

 

[GRivera]

Hi Justin- I called a about an hour ago and it just rang. Sorry so late.

 

[Garage Flooring]

Hi Justin- I called a about an hour ago and it just rang. Sorry so late.

Call my cell before 4 today. 970-773-3467

 

[Armorpoxy]

We would recommend our Armorultra 3 layer 100% solids system. Millions of square feet installed in auto dealerships and shops over the years.