Epoxy-Coat Questions

[formek]

I have a question or two. I am in the process of hiring a contractor to put up a medal building. I want to seal the concrete floors so I thinking Epoxy-Coat is what I am going to use. My first question is there a place to see some negative reviews or a place I can read about common mistakes? I this forum there are many good comments, and only few about needing help or measuring. I would like to learn from others mistakes so that this does not turn in to a costly project.

In regards to Prepping the concrete, what is the prep solution made of? It will be a medal building I don’t want to damage to the building or the finish on the medal with acid.

I have read most of this forums flooring section. I don’t see any one talk about how to transition from Epoxy-Coat back to concrete. For example under a roll up door or a section that will not be coated. What does it look like? What do you do to it so it looks good? I will be doing the work and would like it to look like a pro did it.

Has any one Epoxy-Coated there floor then built an office or small room on top of the Epoxy-Coat? Can I shoot the bottom plate of a wall threw the Epoxy-Coat with a concrete nail gun and not destroy the Epoxy-Coat? Or do I need to lay out the room and then not coat the floor where the walls will go? I would like the Epoxy-Coat on both sides of the wall.

Is there a product calculator? I looked on the web site and all I see it listed as one car or two car. I may have missed it but I would like to figure out what I would need to order and would like to figure it out by square feet.

I have one more. I read some where that after mixing do not scrape the bucket out when pouring the Epoxy-Coat out on to the floor. Why is that?


I hope this is not to many questions. I am sure I will have more as I get closer to the job.

Formek From TX

 

[Freefallin2000]

I cant really answer yours specific quesitons, but for great information, take a look at my thread as it progresses. Sound like you and I are somewhat in the same boat. I picked some up and am going to lay it down probably Feb. 10th after I move into my house. I will be sure to post up lots of high resolution photos and a "How To Epoxy-Coat for Dumbies", if you will since my skill level and knowledge base isn't as high as most on this forum.

 

[rickairmedic]

Covderage is generaly " single kit 250 SF garage double kit 500 SF garage " this should help you figure out how many kits you will need.


Rick

 

[formek]

Thanks for the responses.

@Freefallin2000 I thought I had read most of the treads in the flooring section but did not see yours until tonight. I would like to see how yous comes out.

@Rickairmedic Thank you I could not see that on there website

Formek in TX

 

[HEMICANE]

Formek, My son and I just finished coating our 3 car garage floor with epoxycoat. I suggest you call Christine at epoxycoat, she is a member on this forum. She is extremely knowledgeable and will have the answer to your questions. As for my install, I am very happy with it and found the product to be easy to install and somewhat forgiving. My original floor had a water based epoxy that I bought from home depot some 11 years ago. I ground it off and used the prep supplied in the kit prior to installing the epoxycaot. To me the prep solution is very similar to or it is muriatic acid. I broke my garage into 6 sections approx 540sqft but if I was to do it again, I would probably do 4. I also installed the clear coat and like I said before am very happy. My neighbors who watched the transformation are very impressed with the finished product. I will try to get some pics loaded for you to see.

 

[rugerlady]

Formek, please call me at the office, I can answer all your questions.
Christine

 

[tolken4]

As usual Christine is on the spot with the help. Great support from these folks from what I have read and seen.

I might humbly suggest you actaully type the answers in this post as it might help others down the line.