Caution about paint thinner on expoxy floor

[Jaja]

I had a plastic jug of paint thinner leak that was sitting on the floor and it eventually dissolved the chip flake. The epoxy (100% solids) was professionally installed by a reputable company that does a lot of commercial work and is supposed to be 15-20 mils thick. I had a non slip/wear resistant urethane top coat installed and is supposed to be 3-6 mils thick.

The base is undamaged, its the chip that was on top that melted. I'm guessing the thinner dissolved the urethane and then got to the chip.

I'll post what the repair is. Just wanted to let you all know what's possible. I've otherwise been very happy with the coatings.

 

[Shea]

Yep. Clear coats are usually tested for a 24 hour period against such harsh chemicals and not for a long period of time such as a slow leak.

Keep us posted on your repairs!

 

[voiddweller]

I had a similar experience.

Please post before and after pics!

 

[Marctrees]

From "Paint Thinner" AKA Mineral Spirits ?

Marc

 

[Jaja]

I hon't have photo hosting so I'll attach the pics here.

The thinner product that did the damage and the result should show below. I'm still waiting on the installer to show up. More when he does.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Shea definitely correct. Topcoats are designed to resist solvents and such for temporary/short term exposure but not continuous exposure, and the flecks are vinyl-based so hence what happened. Even the epoxy would have been affected over time.

We can get you a repair kit for around $50 with some special one part topcoat and flecks to carefully paint on, sprinkle on the flecks, then when dry re-topcoat it. It should look ok.

Please contact us directly at below. We obviously need to know what your fleck colors are so we can try to match.

 

[Jaja]

Thanks ARMORPOXY. I'm still waiting for the installer to stop by and look at it. I'll post a follow-up as soon as he does.

 

[Armorpoxy]

No worries, let us know if we can be of assistance.