Epoxy coating performance??

[maxxpower]

I'm looking for a little help/experiences regarding epoxy floors. But first a little history... I had my garage floor professionally epoxy coated with a medium grey with no flakes... concrete was 1 year old, they diamond ground the entire floor, applied one coat then sprinkled aluminum oxide (for non slip) and then applied one more coat to cover that. Since I have a heated section (toy/work shop, 1700 sq. ft.) and an unheated section (day to day vehicles 800 sq. ft.) I ended up having a third coat applied to the heated area as it was too rough and hard to sweep. Once the third coat was on in this area it was perfect finish wise.

Now my issue... I was expecting this to be the ultimate coating that would stand up to anything I would do as the system used is more commercial than residential. My issue is that it marks VERY easily and also leaves tire imprints where I park a car on it for any length of time. Meaning if I drag a 2x4 across my floor it leaves not so much a deep gouge but it does leave a mark that is permanent and looks like ****. In fact if you just twist your foot on the floor even when clean it leaves a swirl that is permanent. Also when I even park my riding lawnmower on it, it leaves a permanent imprint.

Now finally, my question... am I expecting too much from this coating, or should it not be like this?

Thanks for any and all thoughts!

 

[Flooring For Garage]

Hi Maxx - How old is the finish now? It sounds like you had it professionally applied...

A professional epoxy coating should hold up to the kind of use you are describing. If dragging a 2x4 scuffs your finish, there is something wrong with the finish or the application.

What kind of climate do you live in - is it known to be very humid on a regular basis?

 

[maxxpower]

I live in Southern Ontario and the coating was applied around August last year. So, it's not particularly humid and the space is heated and air conditioned.

 

[rugerlady]

It sounds like it is way too soft! It definitely should not be scratching like that. Was this a 100% solids epoxy? Was it an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic? There are so many variables to try to figure out what happened.
If it was installed professionally, it should still be under warranty. Call them and see if they stand by their product.

 

[hardhat]

I would scuff it up and put a coat of clear or 2 over it.