I just completed applying an Epoxy-Coat kit in my garage. I thought I had it all figured out. The overall dimensions are 22 x 36 (800 sqft). Two full premium kits (1000 sqft coverage) were ordered. According to the stick the single batch would cover 10 x 12.5 (125 sqft). My mistake was thinking that the kit must divde the contents into 6 batches...wrong! It is intended to make 8 batches using their marked stir sticks. I divided the resin into six equal containers because my floor was sectioned into six equal areas and got 2.5 quarts each (should have been 2.66 quarts in theory). 6 x 2.5 equals 15 quarts not 16 (or 4 gallons) as expected. It appears the resin measurement is off a bit. The catalyst should have been divided in the same 6 equal measures but instead I poured the catalyst to the lower mark and added one of the resin containers because each area equaled 11 x 11.66 (128 sqft). A difference of only 18 sqft total should not have resulted in .5 gallons of catalyst left over. When done we had approx .5 gallons of catalyst left over. To validate this thought process we filled a clean 6 gallon bucket to the lower mark with water. We then added 2.5 quarts of water. The level exceeded the upper mark by approximately half again the lower mark. Bottom line is I have a mixture ratio of nearly 2.7:1 instead of 2:1. The initial color/flake results looks great if it will cure. Will I have an issue of hardening with this ratio regardless of cure time?
Tomorrow I'll be applying the clear coat if the color coat actually hardens (praying it will). I will be buying multiple measured mixing containers to equally divide the clear resin and the catalyst into six equal parts to ensure proper ratio mixture. Trying to use those sticks in a dark bucket is difficult at best. Oh yeah, it really helps to have at least one extra set of hands...two are even better (Thanks, Wayne and Mike).
If anyone considers using this product I want to point out a couple of concerns. The small hand squeegees supplied are useless except for clearing your windshield or glass shower partition. Purchase a proper 24" floor squeegee. You'll also need an expandable pole with paint roller head. When assembling the spike shoes be sure to tighten the nuts more than you think is needed or they will back off. Clean the rollers supplied with tape to remove as much of the loose nap as possible. Most importantly, purchase measured plastic mixing pails and divide the resin and catalyst into as many sections of flooring as you intend to cover but probably no less than 4 based on a coverage area of 500 sqft (1 full kit and the apparent measurement based on the stir stick markings).
Tomorrow I'll be applying the clear coat if the color coat actually hardens (praying it will). I will be buying multiple measured mixing containers to equally divide the clear resin and the catalyst into six equal parts to ensure proper ratio mixture. Trying to use those sticks in a dark bucket is difficult at best. Oh yeah, it really helps to have at least one extra set of hands...two are even better (Thanks, Wayne and Mike).
If anyone considers using this product I want to point out a couple of concerns. The small hand squeegees supplied are useless except for clearing your windshield or glass shower partition. Purchase a proper 24" floor squeegee. You'll also need an expandable pole with paint roller head. When assembling the spike shoes be sure to tighten the nuts more than you think is needed or they will back off. Clean the rollers supplied with tape to remove as much of the loose nap as possible. Most importantly, purchase measured plastic mixing pails and divide the resin and catalyst into as many sections of flooring as you intend to cover but probably no less than 4 based on a coverage area of 500 sqft (1 full kit and the apparent measurement based on the stir stick markings).
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