Epoxy in segments

[lil_TXRanch]

All:

I've searched for this topic but have had no luck finding something on it; perhaps poor searches or not the right words.

I have 1200 sq. ft. of floor in my shop that I want to epoxy, however, because of cost I'm thinking about doing it in three separate sections as funds permit; this will allow me to do a section and finish it out with the other stuff I already have while I wait.

The question then, is there any inherent issues with doing epoxy like this, such as significant discoloration between sections (like when you use paint), meshing of the sections in the overall look, etc.?

I imagine the best position is to wait and do it all at once but prefer to move forward like this if I can.

Please let me know what you think.

-Patrick

 

[bdamico]

this has been covered many times--people do it; but sounds like you're talking about the potential for getting different batches. I wouldn't want to do that.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

What you are doing is a giant PIA.
Unless you purchase all at one you will likely get a different batch.

Here are some options that might work:

Full chip with clear coat. Will look consistent if you buy all your chip at once.

If you don't care for the chips. Epoxy in stages. When all three are complete apply a pigmented urethane over all three at once.

Coat the middle section a shade off or complimentary color on purpose.