Epoxy Guard and another manufacturer clear?

[Mike95]

Is it possible to use epoxy guard (100% solids- sold at Costco for $240 and covers 480sf) and then use a clear coat, preferably a non-yellowing such as Wolverine's Endura Shield 2254, on top.

I have read several posts that point out their main concern with Epoxy Guard is the fact that if you use the flek, you do not have a protective coat on top of the flek. It seems to me that using the Epoxy Guard (lower cost good quality 100% solids) and Endura Shield 2254 (a high quality UV resistant clear coat) is a good balance between cost and performance.

There are many discussions on which products are better, and many discussions on cost. I fall into the category that I cannot afford the higher end products (trying to keep total cost of a 2-car garage to $400). I also do not want to go with a low grade product that will have hot tire pickup problems ( I live in Texas). This is my house garage and I am mainly doing this to improve the look of my garage. I will do light maintenance in the garage, but anything more will be done at a friends house (he has a lift).

My last question is advice on where to end the coating? Before the garage door seal, under the garage door, a few inches past the garage door at the concrete seam?

Thanks for your advice.

 

[andris]

Hi Mike,

I doubt there will be any compatibility issues with doing what you describe, as long as the first coat is cured properly. (though I'm not an expert)

However, I did a lot of research in an effort to reduce the cost of my project, as I operate a race car shop in a rented warehouse, so installing an expensive floor in something I don't own was out of the question. I did want a nice, clean, bright work surface, so I was determined to coat it for the time I'll be here.

Now, I know some people may be getting tired of hearing about Wolverine, as there are a lot of users of their product here... But, after pricing and comparing almost every commercial epoxy, it was obvious that Wolverine was the best choice. That holds true even if you disregard the glowing reviews here and the good customer service! If you do a little math, you'll see that the Epoxyguard @ 10 mils thickness is a 3-gallon kit to cover 480 square feet. They don't seem to list the kit volume on their site. Wolverine's Liquitile in 3-gallon kits is totally competitive on price. My point is this: if you are worried about compatibility, why not just order your base and clearcoat from the same place? You aren't going to save much money by using the Epoxyguard as your base coat. You can just as easily lay down Liquitile (no primer, just like the epoxyguard) at the same thickness.

Now I do realize that the Epoxyguard comes with some extras in the kit like a roller, mixer, etc. so that DOES count for something. All I'm saying is that you aren't going to be saving a large chunk of cash by doing it that way.

Good luck either way!

Andris

 

[SC-Eric]

Hi Mike,

I know that it says it covers 480 square feet... but... what do you actually get for that... how many gallons?

Our product will cover 1600 square feet per gallon if you can apply it at only 1 mil. But, you don't want to waste your time doing all of that work for a 1-mil coating.

In other words, make sure you look at what you are getting for the money... thickness matters. Fred with AlphaGarage would be happy to help you with discerning what you get for the money. But, (since you are comparing 100% solids to 100% solids) it really boils down to how many gallons (of what) do you get for the money.

Also, you've got to be careful where you cut corners. It's kind of like building a house. You don't want to skimp on the 'foundation' (primer) if you are trying to build something that is going to last. Then, you have the option of building with straw, sticks, or brick. We all know how the story ends, the wolf can't blow down the brick (thick) house.

Anyway, whatever you decide I wish you luck with your project. The one thing that everyone agrees on is that a finished garage floor is really nice.