Decorative Concrete, Epoxy & Polyurethane Floor Before & After in NJ

[thegarageguy]

Hey guys, check out this before and after I just finished. I know it's not a garage but the same system can be done in one.

We began by auto scrubbing the floor, priming the surface with an acrylic, then spraying a decorative concrete system called Terrazzi. We then primed it with a water based epoxy, created our vines, colored it with color shifting, Bronze to Moss color and sealed it with a water based satin finish polyurethane top coat.

Here is our project folder http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh209/garageandbeyond/Wine Chateau Metuchen NJ/

 

[DrunkSmurf]

Looks great! I've seen similar finishes, often in malls and other public places, and often wondered how it would do in a garage.

 

[JD in DFW]

Very nice Fernando!! You turn out some really nice finished projects.
JD

 

[thegarageguy]

Thanks JD for the kind words

often wondered how it would do in a garage.

The sealer chosen is what determines the performance or wear-ability and maintenance of the floor.

Decorative concrete comes in many forms, very thin mil trowelable or sprayable form (approx 1/16" to 1/18" total) or self leveling (1/4" to 2+")

But these concretes need to be sealed, either by acrylics, epoxies, epoxy -urethanes or polyaspartics.

So yes, if you wear looking to keep a concrete look in your garage but wanted performance and low maintenance, then you would go with a decorative concrete and have it sealed with a good epoxy and urethane.

 

[rburke65]

So what constitutes a "decorative concrete". Do I call my local ready mix plant and tell them I want 22 yards of "decorative concrete"?

 

[thegarageguy]

decorative concrete is basically an acrylic modified concrete resurfacer that can be troweled on, sprayed, rolled on or even poured out and self leveled, depending on the formula you have. It is commonly referred to as microtopping or concrete overlay as well. Since the polymer modification is acrylic based, it maintains the natural look of concrete and takes on colors very well, such as integral color, acid stains, dyes and such. Unlike epoxy modified or urethane modified concretes which have a more plastic look but are formulated for industrial use, such as food processing and other extreme environments.

Unfortunately it is not available at your local HD or mix plant. It is bought through select distributors or direct from the manufacturer.