epoxy-coat disaster!!

[vette-kid]

i Started my epoxy-coat today and now have a small disaster on my hands. i waited too long to pour my second batch, so it came out like a big blue gooey pancake! needless to say i didn't finish. i now have a garage 2/3 coated and a messy spot where the pancake hit the floor.

Can i just pick up where i left off without any problems where the sections meet (line showing, epoxy not sticking to the already covered parts, etc? ) can i just scrape the clump level before adding more? Also, i had planned to clear it...how do i do this now that i am out of the 10-24hr recommended window (or will be when it gets here)

i should say that this is clearly my fault and not an issue with the product. the part i got down looks great!

 

[SunsetsAndFriends]

Sorry to hear that you've had a bit of a problem with your installation. I recommend posting a couple of pictures so we can see what you have put down.

 

[Menotomy]

Hopefully you cleaned up the pancake spot, once it hardens it will be very tough to remove.

I'd imagine the epoxy will bind to the first coat just fine. I had to do some patchwork with Car Guys Flooring (yes I know a different product) and it adheres to itself very well. People will do two coats with even the thicker/sturdier solvent based epoxies, so it should be fine.

Regarding the clearcoat, it sounds like you don't have a choice. As long as the floor stays clean I imagine it will adhere well.

The best people to answer is the manufacturer, but there are a lot of people on here with experience with it from what I saw while researching, so someone hopefully can get you a quick answer on the weekend.

 

[SunsetsAndFriends]

There is a re-coating window. If beyond the window, then the floor needs to be screened and then wiped down with a denatured alcohol rag prior to re-coating.

 

[vette-kid]

There is a re-coating window. If beyond the window, then the floor needs to be screened and then wiped down with a denatured alcohol rag prior to re-coating.

What do you mean by screened?

Im reaching out to the company as well, but figured I might get some responses here first since its the weekend. I think its salvageable, just infuriating that i screwed it up and now have a half coated floor until I get another free weekend and some more product.

 

[Duker]

What do you mean by screened?

Im reaching out to the company as well, but figured I might get some responses here first since its the weekend. I think its salvageable, just infuriating that i screwed it up and now have a half coated floor until I get another free weekend and some more product.

It's a pad for the buffer that looks like a window screen or if your familiar with a drywall screen for sanding the same thing. It basically knocks down the gloss so it can create adhesion for the new coat.

 

[vette-kid]

I already have flakes down on the epoxy, will that cause a problem?

 

[Duker]

I already have flakes down on the epoxy, will that cause a problem?

Good question, my floor for example has a very heavy flake so it would create some valleys where the screen would not reach so I am not sure if that would create some problems for potential lifting. I would contact the manufacturer and see what they suggest just to be on the safe side.


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[SunsetsAndFriends]

I already have flakes down on the epoxy, will that cause a problem?

Duker makes a good point that the screen might not reach into the "valley's" created by the difference in height of the flake and the epoxy surface.

You could get drywall screens and a pole sander and try it. If that doesn't work to reach into the "valley", I would get some green scotch bright pads (without the foam backing) and rub it out by hand, on my hands and knees. Wear knee pads. This will take some time but will be very effective.

After "screening" then the floor should be vacuumed and then wiped down with denatured alcohol to get the fine dust residue off.

 

[boobag]

I already have flakes down on the epoxy, will that cause a problem?

i wonder if a "paint deglosser" will work on epoxy.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Remove any high spots with a diamond grinder. Continue the coating process. We use a mal-grit brush to scuff floors with flake.


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[12ozd]

I had to use one on my floor. ( mal-grit brush )

 

[vette-kid]

Remove any high spots with a diamond grinder. Continue the coating process. We use a mal-grit brush to scuff floors with flake.


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OK, just so I understand...I need to hit the whole thing with a mal-grit brush (or some other method to scuff it) before clearing? Will the clear alone give it a good gloss finish? it look great now and I don't plan to put more base coat epoxy over what is done.

The high spots actually aren't too bad, I can live with them to make the process easier. It leveled out some after it happened, so not nearly as bad as i first thought (plus I was tired, frustrated and probably a little high on fumes at the time!)

 

[SunsetsAndFriends]

OK, just so I understand...I need to hit the whole thing with a mal-grit brush (or some other method to scuff it) before clearing? Will the clear alone give it a good gloss finish? it look great now and I don't plan to put more base coat epoxy over what is done.

The high spots actually aren't too bad, I can live with them to make the process easier. It leveled out some after it happened, so not nearly as bad as i first thought (plus I was tired, frustrated and probably a little high on fumes at the time!)

Maybe the best thing is to post some pictures showing the overall look and then some of the areas that are "a little higher". It will be easier for folks to give you an honest, accurate, and helpful opinion. My 2 cents.

 

[vette-kid]

Maybe the best thing is to post some pictures showing the overall look and then some of the areas that are "a little higher". It will be easier for folks to give you an honest, accurate, and helpful opinion. My 2 cents.

Been meaning to do that, they arent turning out real well right now. Ill try to get some in the morning when I have better light (more lights are in the near future as well).

 

[SunsetsAndFriends]

Been meaning to do that, they arent turning out real well right now. Ill try to get some in the morning when I have better light (more lights are in the near future as well).

Great! I know how it goes with the projects. It seems to me that there is always something that's got to get done.

After you post pictures, I'm sure you'll get a lot of responses.

 

[vette-kid]

As i mentioned, the part that went down looks great. A few bubbles, and i can see the spots where it's thicker, but only because I'm looking. The spot where the pancake fell is noticeably thicker, but I'm ok with it.

I just need finish the rest in blue and clear the whole thing. NOT looking to level out out.

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