Brand new floor..

[DatacomGuy]

Concrete poured in May. Thinking of doing a simple epoxy from a big box store.

Can i do it now or do i need to wait a certain amount of time?

 

[bigjon]

Yes, you can coat now.

 

[DatacomGuy]

Yes, you can coat now.

Still need to etch though right? We used muriatic acid last house we did it in.

 

[bigjon]

Etch or grind. If I had cheap & easy access to grinders like you in the US I'd grind. Grinding gives you a more consistent profile.

 

[DatacomGuy]

Thank you!

 

[MagicMarker]

Concrete poured in May. Thinking of doing a simple epoxy from a big box store.

Can i do it now or do i need to wait a certain amount of time?

IMO, don't use a big box store epoxy for a fresh new floor.. Spend a little more and get something here from a vendor.

 

[DatacomGuy]

IMO, don't use a big box store epoxy for a fresh new floor.. Spend a little more and get something here from a vendor.

Brands you recommend?

 

[Armorpoxy]

We have tens of thousands of installs of our Www.armorcladepoxy.com, 25% discount for GJ members.

 

[hireman]

I just had my floor poured yesterday, construction starts next week How long do I need to wait to put a coating on or tiles down?

 

[Armorpoxy]

The general rule of thumb is 30 days, but that can vary widely based on conditions. Do the 'plastic sheet moisture test' first. If you pass that, you should be fine.

(For reference, this test is taking a 4;square sheet of clear plastic, taping it down along the perimeter, waiting overnight and seeing if any dampness or worse, condensation appears. If neither, you should be fine). Make sure to grind or etch new concrete.

 

[hireman]

The general rule of thumb is 30 days, but that can vary widely based on conditions. Do the 'plastic sheet moisture test' first. If you pass that, you should be fine.

(For reference, this test is taking a 4;square sheet of clear plastic, taping it down along the perimeter, waiting overnight and seeing if any dampness or worse, condensation appears. If neither, you should be fine). Make sure to grind or etch new concrete.

thanks, I will be in touch!