Just finished my garage floor with Epoxy-Coat. Actually did it last Saturday. I had to wait for the temperature and humidity to drop here in the East. I am very pleased with the finish so far. Have not really driven on it yet, but I don't expect any problems. Garage is detached and is 30 X 40.
I strongly recommend the product but I have a few suggestions that will help I think.
I spent a lot of time with the prep, probably 4 times the amount of time to put it down: Rented an EDCO grinder. I used the coarse stones. My concrete is very hard and smooth. I had to add weight to the grinder to make it do anything. Ground it 4 or 5 times. Then I acid washed it with the acid from Epoxy-Coat. I was not impressed with it. I think if I use it again on my house garage I will buy a stronger acid from our local Brick Co. It only fizzed for about 20-30 seconds. Then I used the baking soda. After that I powerwashed it. It set for about a week and a half before I felt comfortable with the weather. My concrete also has fiber in it so I used one of those propane torches over the whole floor. I did not have any pieces of fiber stick up when I finished.
As for the putting down the finish I did not have any help. If you have someone you think could help I recommend it. I am very **** about stuff and I prefer to do things myself. I spent a lot of time with figuring out how much to mix up and decided to divide the garage into 12 equal sections of about 6 1/2 feet by 14 1/2 feet, roughly 100 sq. feet each. I ordered 3 kits and figured I would divide it up and use it all. This worked out great, except I had one little spot that I need to touch up and I don't have any left. I would recommend saving a little of the epoxy for this reason. I do have some of the hardener left. I called the company and they are very nice and helpful. They are actually going to send me some gray epoxy to touch it up.
I decided I did not like the little squeege and 9" paint roller, so I bought a larger squeege and 18" paint roller, buy extras and take them back if you do not use them. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS!!!! This stuff sets up extremely fast! I could only finish 2 sections and had to switch to a new roller. They got as hard a a rock. If everything I have heard about the faster epoxy sets the better, then this stuff is the best on the planet. You have to keep moving. I mixed 2 qts. epoxy and 1 qt. hardner per section. I bought little measuring containers and a few buckets from our local dollar store to mix in. I poured it out and cut it in the edges, then used the squeege and rolled it once. Then I mixed up the next section and did the same. When that was done I went back and rolled the first section a second time and spread out the flakes. What an adventure, to me this is the most difficult part. I found it challenging to keep them even. At the last minute I ordered a lot more flakes than came in the kit. I am glad I did. The thicker you put them down the easier it is, plus I think it looks better. I also divided my flakes up into 12 equal containers ahead of time. Make sure you have enough. I had to ease up a little towards the end to have enough.
All in all it took about 3 hours. It is a very messy job. Make sure you put cardboard and plastic down where you are mixing it if there is a surface you want to protect under it.
It has a very high gloss and I love the fact it is a one coat process. I felt great when I was finished knowing that was all I had to do. I can't imagine going back and needing to put a second coat on. For those of you that are wondering about putting it on wood. I laid the cut in brush on the pressure treated plate. I am attaching a picture of the epoxy stuck to it. I tried with a razor blade to get it off. It won't even touch it. I did not prep the wood obviously and it still attached to it like you would not believe. I would have no problem at all putting Epoxy-Coat on a wood surface.
Finally, I strongly recommend Epoxy-Coat, don't be afraid to put it down, just prepare for everything ahead of time. I am attaching pictures and if you have any questions, please ask. I like it so much my next project is my house garage, this will be little more challenging because it has been used for 19 years. Hope this wasn't too long, just wanted to help anyone that might be thinking of doing a similar project. Enjoy!
I strongly recommend the product but I have a few suggestions that will help I think.
I spent a lot of time with the prep, probably 4 times the amount of time to put it down: Rented an EDCO grinder. I used the coarse stones. My concrete is very hard and smooth. I had to add weight to the grinder to make it do anything. Ground it 4 or 5 times. Then I acid washed it with the acid from Epoxy-Coat. I was not impressed with it. I think if I use it again on my house garage I will buy a stronger acid from our local Brick Co. It only fizzed for about 20-30 seconds. Then I used the baking soda. After that I powerwashed it. It set for about a week and a half before I felt comfortable with the weather. My concrete also has fiber in it so I used one of those propane torches over the whole floor. I did not have any pieces of fiber stick up when I finished.
As for the putting down the finish I did not have any help. If you have someone you think could help I recommend it. I am very **** about stuff and I prefer to do things myself. I spent a lot of time with figuring out how much to mix up and decided to divide the garage into 12 equal sections of about 6 1/2 feet by 14 1/2 feet, roughly 100 sq. feet each. I ordered 3 kits and figured I would divide it up and use it all. This worked out great, except I had one little spot that I need to touch up and I don't have any left. I would recommend saving a little of the epoxy for this reason. I do have some of the hardener left. I called the company and they are very nice and helpful. They are actually going to send me some gray epoxy to touch it up.
I decided I did not like the little squeege and 9" paint roller, so I bought a larger squeege and 18" paint roller, buy extras and take them back if you do not use them. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS!!!! This stuff sets up extremely fast! I could only finish 2 sections and had to switch to a new roller. They got as hard a a rock. If everything I have heard about the faster epoxy sets the better, then this stuff is the best on the planet. You have to keep moving. I mixed 2 qts. epoxy and 1 qt. hardner per section. I bought little measuring containers and a few buckets from our local dollar store to mix in. I poured it out and cut it in the edges, then used the squeege and rolled it once. Then I mixed up the next section and did the same. When that was done I went back and rolled the first section a second time and spread out the flakes. What an adventure, to me this is the most difficult part. I found it challenging to keep them even. At the last minute I ordered a lot more flakes than came in the kit. I am glad I did. The thicker you put them down the easier it is, plus I think it looks better. I also divided my flakes up into 12 equal containers ahead of time. Make sure you have enough. I had to ease up a little towards the end to have enough.
All in all it took about 3 hours. It is a very messy job. Make sure you put cardboard and plastic down where you are mixing it if there is a surface you want to protect under it.
It has a very high gloss and I love the fact it is a one coat process. I felt great when I was finished knowing that was all I had to do. I can't imagine going back and needing to put a second coat on. For those of you that are wondering about putting it on wood. I laid the cut in brush on the pressure treated plate. I am attaching a picture of the epoxy stuck to it. I tried with a razor blade to get it off. It won't even touch it. I did not prep the wood obviously and it still attached to it like you would not believe. I would have no problem at all putting Epoxy-Coat on a wood surface.
Finally, I strongly recommend Epoxy-Coat, don't be afraid to put it down, just prepare for everything ahead of time. I am attaching pictures and if you have any questions, please ask. I like it so much my next project is my house garage, this will be little more challenging because it has been used for 19 years. Hope this wasn't too long, just wanted to help anyone that might be thinking of doing a similar project. Enjoy!
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