Epoxy-coat Review

[Ltdplus9]

I wondered that too, but doesn't it seem odd that Lowes shows the same picture and price for the clear as the regular epoxy kit?

Yep. Perhaps Chrisitine can weigh in here but the rep at Epoxy-Coat said there were known issues with Lowe's advertising and they were working to rectify it. Just to be sure, I've had Lowes email me the kit items since their description doesn't state what's in the kit. And what they email me is the exact list from the Epoxy-Coat website.

Christine - can you tell us what's going on with the weak Lowe's advertising and description of your products??

 

[rugerlady]

The Lowe's product is identical, you can order any of our colors including the clear on their website. Let me know if you need any further help (item #'s etc)

 

[first350]

HR - Did you use the non-slip additive? Love how the floor looks...I just ordered my kit (premium w/ clear coat) and am trying to determine if I should add the non-slip.

 

[thomaskept]

Finished Epoxy-coating my 24x24 shop today… Here are some of my random thoughts on the process and product:

• First off, if you’re like me you’ve spent months reading, researching, watching Youtube videos trying to figure out the best product, approach, etc. Do yourself a favor – STOP! There’s no need to waste a lot time over complicating, re-engineering or second guessing. Read the reviews, select a product and pull the trigger!

• Laying Epoxy-coat or any other product is not rocket science… is it work? Yes, but doable.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions… For all the folks that complained about Epoxy-coat’s measuring sticks, small spreader (squeegee), etc. just use as instructed, they work fine. In fact the batches turned out perfect and the spreader worked better than my 18” squeegee.

• With Epoxy-coat just use light pressure with the supplied spreader... it easily spreads the material.

• I decided to pour the mixed product closer to the wall… the instructions said 2’ but 2” worked out better… Just push the material up to the wall and cut in.

• Back roll as instructed. If you encounter fisheyes or bubbles, back roll again. I chose to back roll perpendicular to the direction of spread (as instructed), then perpendicular to the first backroll… and so forth.

• Get the spiked shoes and an extension pole… you will need them.

• Don’t worry if a few insects get stuck in your coating… they add character!

• Plan on at least a day to clean and prep your floor, and a day to lay down the Epoxy. If you decide on clearing add another day.

• If your budget allows seriously consider using their clear, really makes the floor pop!

• Epoxy-coat performed better than expected and Jamie was great!

• Now I’ve got my wife’s 3 car garage to do next.

HotrodHR, your floor looks so clean, and refinishing. I also think to renovate my house Above you can mention it's available in low budget if it is true so I can also use this brand in my house flooring.

 

[homerrod]

Good looking floors, hopefully I can get mine to look this nice soon.

 

[ghiradelli777]

can this product still the same as the lowes brand? i just want the higher quality stuff

 

[HotrodHR]

can this product still the same as the lowes brand? i just want the higher quality stuff

Yes this is the same product available from Lowes... However, I did order the clear topcoat (optional) directly from Epoxy-Coat...

 

[SunsetsAndFriends]

HotrodHR - fantastic floor! Good job and great post! Two things: First I like your comment about "selecting a product and pulling the trigger"; that makes great sense, except I am so glad that I didn't do that first. If I had, I would have put down Rust Oleum Epoxy Shield Professional. After spending a couple of weeks researching, I've learned a lot and know now that I would not be satisfied with that product. Some, I'm sure, are very happy with it. It's a different product than I'm looking to install. I know that I want a thicker or industrial coating. I wouldn't have known this if I had not looked into this a little bit.

Second, I watched Epoxy-Coat's install video. The installation looks like it's a little complicated. Did you find it to be? If so, how? Or if not, why?

Thanks.

 

[HotrodHR]

HotrodHR - fantastic floor! Good job and great post! Two things: First I like your comment about "selecting a product and pulling the trigger"; that makes great sense, except I am so glad that I didn't do that first. If I had, I would have put down Rust Oleum Epoxy Shield Professional. After spending a couple of weeks researching, I've learned a lot and know now that I would not be satisfied with that product. Some, I'm sure, are very happy with it. It's a different product than I'm looking to install. I know that I want a thicker or industrial coating. I wouldn't have known this if I had not looked into this a little bit.

Second, I watched Epoxy-Coat's install video. The installation looks like it's a little complicated. Did you find it to be? If so, how? Or if not, why?

Thanks.

Not complicated at all... As far as pulling the trigger is concerned, I just don't think it's necessary to research this stuff for a year just to make a decision

 

[commok]

Hotrod, I may have missed it, but did you use the included non-skid in your clear coat? I have the exact same color kit as yours, and bought the clear coat, but am debating adding the non-skid to the clear... Nice floor - I want mine to look like yours, but having said that, my wife would like it to be not as slippery as our old house's epoxy floor (even with chips, she thought it was slick at times)...

 

[HotrodHR]

Hotrod, I may have missed it, but did you use the included non-skid in your clear coat? I have the exact same color kit as yours, and bought the clear coat, but am debating adding the non-skid to the clear... Nice floor - I want mine to look like yours, but having said that, my wife would like it to be not as slippery as our old house's epoxy floor (even with chips, she thought it was slick at times)...

I did not use any of the non-skid stuff on my floor. I have a door mat at my door to wipe my feet and I just walk carefully when wet. When I wash it down I squeegee and use my fan to dry...

 

[The Detailer]

I have to say that looks amazing, very nice combo. My flooring is now starting to wear after about 6 years of brutal usage. How durable is this, I use my garage for detailing so it gets a lot more use than a normal house hold per say.

 

[HotrodHR]

I have to say that looks amazing, very nice combo. My flooring is now starting to wear after about 6 years of brutal usage. How durable is this, I use my garage for detailing so it gets a lot more use than a normal house hold per say.

Sorry I missed your question... This stuff is tough as nails. I grind, sand, weld, spill stuff, drop tools, heavy items, you name it, and I have not had any problems. Floor washes down easy with a hose and some soap.

As far as appearance the floor still shines nicely, there are some very fine scratches here and there but you wouldn't see them unless I pointed them out. My shop is filthy at the moment, red dirt, sanding dust etc and the floor still looks good...

 

[mustangguy1965]

I know this is an older post but perhaps someone can answer my question. I'm not a fan of the flakes, no offense as your floor looks very nice, I just love the light or dark grey look with the high gloss and no flakes at all. Are the flakes required or more just a recommendation for not slipping and so forth? If so, couldn't you just add some of the non slip powder or whatever it is? I've got a floor coating at my current home but am moving and I believe that flooring is called dura-poxy and it doesn't have any flakes in it and isn't slippery unless you spill oil or something on it. Thanks!

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Flakes are for decoration only. They do not add skid-resistance.

 

[HotrodHR]

Update... After 6 years the floor is still holding up pretty well. This is a working shop not a show room, I cut, grind weld, paint, spill stuff etc. in it. Gloss has dulled down, I had one spot the size of a half sheet of paper delaminate but repair was easy and it looks OK. I have one small area that has stained but looks OK.

What would I do differently if I could do over or if I recoat? I would go with a solid color, no flakes, maybe a light or medium gray, light blue, light tan, or some other color. I've seen white and it looks good but would be too light for me.

Overall I'm still satisfied with my purchase...

 

[ZR1]

Update... After 6 years...

Overall I'm still satisfied with my purchase...

Thank you for this update Hotrod! I think I'll go with Epoxy-coat now and do a solid color.