Epoxy Coat 8 years later

[silver2000]

I apologize for not having a pic of this yet, I will shortly but I wanted to share that this floor has held up very well and not failed at all. I purchased and did this install myself and I a blown away at the longevity (now 8 years)

That being said it has begun to show a little signs of tire stains and I would like o recoat it only to really have it in new condition.

Has anyone done this and do you need to strip the old floor? Things for this may have changed a lot would this still be the product of choice for you?

Thank you kindly

 

[Kaizen]

Did you put on a top coat?


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[ctfortner]

Good to hear. Looking to do mine in the next few weeks. What did you do for floor prep? Etch or grind? Do you remember what coverage amount you really got from each kit?

 

[Kaizen]

Good to hear. Looking to do mine in the next few weeks. What did you do for floor prep? Etch or grind? Do you remember what coverage amount you really got from each kit?

For my epoxy-coat I ordered two 600 sq foot kits for my 1050 sq ft garage. BUT I used an epoxy paint as a primer beforehand. It was a ppg product. 100 for two mixed gallons. Used two of those kits. Not only fills in small pits but lessens the epoxy-coat use.
I sectioned it into manageable sections and divided the epoxy kit into measured containers so I knew if I had to stretch the mil thickness.
I also top coated mine so I can freshen it up if needed. All 3 steps need to be in the manufacturers window so they bond properly. Only dislike is the flakes that come with it looked like salt and pepper in my dark blue floor. I wished I’d used bigger for more color variations


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[ctfortner]

that is interesting..I havent heard of using a paint before epoxy. Is that a recommended/supported way of doing it by the manufacturer? Did you leave your floor smooth, or grind it?

For my epoxy-coat I ordered two 600 sq foot kits for my 1050 sq ft garage. BUT I used an epoxy paint as a primer beforehand. It was a ppg product. 100 for two mixed gallons. Used two of those kits. Not only fills in small pits but lessens the epoxy-coat use.
I sectioned it into manageable sections and divided the epoxy kit into measured containers so I knew if I had to stretch the mil thickness.
I also top coated mine so I can freshen it up if needed. All 3 steps need to be in the manufacturers window so they bond properly. Only dislike is the flakes that come with it looked like salt and pepper in my dark blue floor. I wished I’d used bigger for more color variations


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[Kaizen]

that is interesting..I havent heard of using a paint before epoxy. Is that a recommended/supported way of doing it by the manufacturer? Did you leave your floor smooth, or grind it?

It was a two part epoxy. Got it at a local sherwin Williams I think that ordered it. For a cheap floor coating it wasn’t bad. They even can dye it. You have to grind or etch. I ground mine. I think epoxy-coat recommends two coats of their product but I saw someone else do this so saved a boatload of money


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[Shea]

I apologize for not having a pic of this yet, I will shortly but I wanted to share that this floor has held up very well and not failed at all. I purchased and did this install myself and I a blown away at the longevity (now 8 years)

That being said it has begun to show a little signs of tire stains and I would like o recoat it only to really have it in new condition.

Has anyone done this and do you need to strip the old floor? Things for this may have changed a lot would this still be the product of choice for you?

Thank you kindly

that is interesting..I havent heard of using a paint before epoxy. Is that a recommended/supported way of doing it by the manufacturer? Did you leave your floor smooth, or grind it?

All that is required is to rough up the surface with 120 grit sandpaper in order to provide a mechanical bite. After you sweep and vacuum, wipe down the surface with denatured alcohol using a lint free cloth. As soon as you do that it is ready for another coat.

 

[Shea]

It was a two part epoxy. Got it at a local sherwin Williams I think that ordered it. For a cheap floor coating it wasn’t bad. They even can dye it. You have to grind or etch. I ground mine. I think epoxy-coat recommends two coats of their product but I saw someone else do this so saved a boatload of money


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Epoxy-Coat has actually grown in terms of what they offer now and caught up with the rest of the garage floor coating world. Just 4-5 years ago all they sold was their high quality 100% solids epoxy and that was basically it. They said an epoxy primer was not needed, nor was a clear coat though they offered their epoxy in clear if you wanted a clear coat.

Now they actually offer an epoxy primer for their coatings and they recommend a clear coat. They also offer a high performance polyurethane clear coat.

 

[silver2000]

Good to hear. Looking to do mine in the next few weeks. What did you do for floor prep? Etch or grind? Do you remember what coverage amount you really got from each kit?

I used I believe 1.5 kits for my two car bay. No top coat. I don't think they had one at the time.

 

[Kaizen]

I used I believe 1.5 kits for my two car bay. No top coat. I don't think they had one at the time.

Might want to do one this time. Easier the freshen it up then get into the color. Gives a shiny surface.


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