Epoxy coat questions

[Robert 2006]

Getting ready to Epoxy-coat my garage floor and have a few questons. Do you need the Application Spikes to do a two car garage? When you mix a batch do you need to clean everything before mixing the next batch? Or can you just keep mixing in the same bucket. Just tring to get the steps down before I start. Is the installation steps for the clear coat the same? Do you have to clean the Squeegee and stuff to reuse with the clear coat.

Sorry so many question, but I know my answers will be here

Thanks

 

[rugerlady]

Hi Robert,
The spikes are not necessary, but they are very helpful. You will not have to clean the bucket out after each batch. I would wipe off the mixing stick though.
The clear coat is the same product, mixed and applied the same way. Use a new bucket for the clear batches. Your clear kits should have tools in them, if for any reason they do not, I would just wipe the other one off and then use them. You will definately need a clean roller cover for the clearcoat.
Let me know if you need anythign else.

 

[formek]

I thought they were good questions I did not think about the mixing bucket. I am interested in the answers to those questions. I did not do my floor, well my floor is still not pored But getting ready.

 

[Robert 2006]

One additional question is the 1.5 LBS of flakes that come in the kit good for a medium look for a two car garage (411SF)?

 

[max thrust]

One additional question is the 1.5 LBS of flakes that come in the kit good for a medium look for a two car garage (411SF)?

I just did my 600 sq/ft garage with 10 lbs of flakes...check pics out here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89673

 

[Brinskan]

I just laid my floor the other day and to answer you questions quickly from my limited but recent experience.

- You do not need to clean the bucket between batches, although of course you would need to use a clean bucket for the clear application.

- The spikes are not mandatory, but will make flaking the floor WAY easier. No matter how hard you throw those damn flakes there will be spots you just can't cover.

- I used the supplied 1.5lb bag of flakes and wish I had two bags in the end. If you have already ordered the product you can get flakes from Behr at Home Depot. I would just recommend mixing both bags together so sections do not look different.

 

[Robert 2006]

Re: Epoxy coat completed w photos

I learned great things from this site when I was choosing my new garage flooring system. I went with Epoxy-Coat, Christine at Epoxy-Coat was great to work with answering all of my questions along with the way and getting my products to me.
I'd highly recommend Epoxy-Coat flooring. Their product and customer service are number one something you don’t find in most companies today.

1 Epoxy-Coat full-kit gray (Lowes)
1 Epoxy-Coat full-kit clear (on line)
3 Pounds of chips dark blue/white/gray (on line)
411 SF of great looking floor.

Christine I'm very impressed with the service and knowledge you provided me.

Thanks,
Robert

 

[budk]

Nice floor - what caused you to use the clear coat. EC keeps telling me it is not recommended for residential garages.

I'm concerned because I use my garage for wrenching, not just for parking and I am think that without a CC I may be asking for trouble.

 

[Robert 2006]

Mine is also a working shop and I just wanted the extra protection. With everything out of the shop now was the time to do it.
Robert

 

[ZeroSignal]

Robert, How slick is that floor with the clear coating.