Epoxy in two phases?

[Gregdoo]

I really want to epoxy the floor of my 2 car garage. However, there is NO way I can completely empty out the whole garage at once, especially for several days of curing. I'm hoping to push everything to one side of the garage, epoxy the other side, let it harden and then do the same thing to the other side.

The issue for me is that my concrete is 1970 era and there is not an expansion joint in the middle to make a nice clean break in the job. Is there a way to make a nice looking transition between the two jobs?

 

[krooser]

don't worry about it...just sand the edge of the floor if you need to (depends on how long it's been down)...and then do the other sde.

I did 2/3'rds of my shop this fall...gonna do the balance in the spring. It will be fine. Some guys get pretty worked up about this whole deal when it's really pretty simple.

 

[GearHead_1]

If you were to use the Epoxy Flakes I'm sure you wouldn't see the seam.

 

[Hammerdown]

It might depend on which product you are using. If it is a 100% soilds epoxy the seam would be more noticable than a lower solids content epoxy. Tape a straight edge with high quality painters masking tape. "****" the product up to one another. If you are going to overlap the coating, make sure you scuff sand the seam with a 60-80 grit sand paper to help create a profile for the coating to adhere to. Overlapping also typically creates a thicker coating and produces more sheen. I would check with the products manufacturer to see what they suggest is the best method for their product.

 

[RonBou]

Do the overlap thing doing the overlap when you have the least amount of epoxy on the roller. My buddy did his that way and you have to get on your hands and knees and look very carefully to see the seam.....and seam is too strong of a word. Go for it!

 

[Gregdoo]

Thanks guys. I figured I probably wasn't the only one who had too much heavy **** to completely clear out the area. Now in 6 months when it gets warmer, I know what I'll be doing!

 

[krooser]

I moved the contents of my shop onto the driveway and into a 10X20 canopy plus several pallet boxes...the overflow stayed in the 1/3'rd I didn't cover...

 

[SteveL]

I plan on renting a POD storage unit that will sit on the driveway. I can take as long as I want for the epoxy to cure and could work out of the POD if needed. Fairly cheap too.

 

[jsteven]

Another reason to do halves is the working time. 400 sq.ft. would take 2-3 very coordinated people. I blended, it mostly shows because I varied my chip pattern. You can also tell which half I did second 'cause it looks better; practice on a neighbor's garage. THEN, when you're good, do your own.