Epoxy in a cold climate

[Allanb]

Quite new to the forum.
I just built a detached 26w x 28d garage and am looking ot put down some kind of an epoxy flooring into it.
Something with a little color or flash but not too much.
I will do some light mechanical and will install a 4 post lift.

I live in Calgary AB so I am dealing with large temp swings, from -35C to plus 35C. It is a dry climate if that makes any difference. Cant get slippery when wet as we get snow.
It is a 5" thick pad and there is poly between the packed ground and the concrete-if this changes anything.

Is there any product difference due to temp or other climate factors?
Appreciate the help and yes I have been looking for posts reading

 

[JStar4]

If you put it down when its super cold prob gonna need to use a polyaspartic

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Polyureas have more flexibility. However we send epoxy and urethane products to Alaska so either will work.


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[Armorpoxy]

Virtually all of our popular coatings including our Armorclad epoxy and SPGX can be used in this application. Jut apply when temps are between 50-90. If you must apply when it's cold we have coatings that will cure down to -20F.

 

[rlitman]

Along those lines, the application notes should explain how much longer cold will extend the curing times.

 

[Armorpoxy]

The cure time of our standard coatings is overnight 50-90 deg. Warmer temps will shorten this but we don't publish exact temp charts as others variable like humidity and even air flow can affect things so to play it safe we say overnight or next day. We prefer to err on the side of caution to prevent problems.

If a project is going to done in colder temps once we know the approximate temperature that the coating is being applied at we can recommend something. Some of our coatings have lower temp versions or accelerators that can be added which are less expensive than Polyaspartics.

We are happy to help or consult on any project or conditions, just call or email directly.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Along those lines, the application notes should explain how much longer cold will extend the curing times.

Huge variation here as air temps and floor temps can differ.
Best to consult mfg prior to coating in cold temps.

 

[katilicous]

Can't you use a couple space heaters? I was doing a garage as a 2nd job and used a heater.
I think once it's down and cured you are OK with epoxy or poly even in a broad range of temp but the vendors know better about that than I do. Seems like you have that vapor barrier covered.
Use antislip in the topcoat and it won't be a problem with slippery floor in snow.

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[Armorpoxy]

Hi All
Just to clarify if the temp in the space is between 50-90 nothing special is needed. Once cured our coatings will perform down to -50 and up to 150 without issue. It's only the temp of the air and the concrete of when it's APPLIED that's of concern generally.