epoxy Kit for 650sq ft

[slackdaddy1]

Wrapping up my detached garage, 651 sq ft, hard trowels slab.
The slab has PEX in it for heated slab.
Looking for a basic primer/ solid color epoxy kit.

I will be doing general car and fab stuff, and understand welding will burn if I do not protect.

I Do NOT want to slip on my rear when it's wet.

Is a clear coat needed over a solid color? I would not mid the "glossy look" as long as it is not slippery.

Is there much difference between the 1 part and 2 part urethane clear coats ?

Thanks for any pointers,
Slack

 

[slackdaddy1]

Another question, I see kits like "Epoxy-Tech" that do not have a primer. They claim Primer and epoxy in one. Is this marketing hype to price their kits lower than the ones that include a primer ??

 

[Shea]

The clear top coat acts as the sacrificial layer and protects the color coat. A high performance polyurethane or polyurea also has much better abrasion resistance and chemical resistance than epoxy. If you are worried about it being slick when wet, you can always add an anti-slip aggregate additive into the final coat.

It's always wise to use a primer when applying a high solids epoxy. It's not mandatory, but it does insure much better adhesion, prevents trapped air and bubbles from out gassing, and insures you will get the manufactures stated coverage rates.

 

[slackdaddy1]

Shea,
Thanks for the reply.
Another question, it is my understanding the 100% solids is more difficult to apply than the "Box Store" watered down stuff. on those lines I did read on "Garage Flooring LLC"s web site, that their 100% solids kits, have a small amount of solvent added to the hardener, resulting in an approx. 93% solids, but much better application ease.
Any thoughts on the solvent added to the mix to help with application?

 

[Shea]

Just to make things clear for Garage Flooring LLC's sake, I believe they offer a 100% solids epoxy and a high solids epoxy. The high solids version is the one you mention. It has a little bit of solvent added which brings the solids content down to 93%. The 93% solids is an excellent choice and is easier to apply. We always recommend this for a DIY application in most cases as you will not notice the difference in performance between the two.

Also, purchasing from an actual floor coating vendor such as Garage Flooring LLC or others that participate in this forum is recommended as well. Unlike the big box stores, these companies know their coatings and have great customer service. Don't hesitate to give them a call or at least email them. They may make some suggestions that you have not thought about as well as answer all your application questions.

 

[Garage Flooring]

Just to make things clear for Garage Flooring LLC's sake, I believe they offer a 100% solids epoxy and a high solids epoxy. The high solids version is the one you mention. It has a little bit of solvent added which brings the solids content down to 93%. The 93% solids is an excellent choice and is easier to apply. We always recommend this for a DIY application in most cases as you will not notice the difference in performance between the two.

Also, purchasing from an actual floor coating vendor such as Garage Flooring LLC or others that participate in this forum is recommended as well. Unlike the big box stores, these companies know their coatings and have great customer service. Don't hesitate to give them a call or at least email them. They may make some suggestions that you have not thought about as well as answer all your application questions.

Shea,
Thanks for the reply.
Another question, it is my understanding the 100% solids is more difficult to apply than the "Box Store" watered down stuff. on those lines I did read on "Garage Flooring LLC"s web site, that their 100% solids kits, have a small amount of solvent added to the hardener, resulting in an approx. 93% solids, but much better application ease.
Any thoughts on the solvent added to the mix to help with application?

Shea pretty well nailed this.

You want a primer and a good top coat.

Our high solids uses the same 100% solids resin (exact same Part A) we just add some solvent to the Part B to make it spread.

For damaged floors, the 100% solids is nice, because you don't have any shrinkage. For most floors I prefer the high solvents.

 

[slackdaddy1]

Justin,
My floor is 640 sq ft, slab was placed (not poured) about 9 months ago.
We used NO cure and seal, water cured it with misting and plastic tarps.
hard troweled. There is a vapor barrier (1" blue board) under the slab, and the building is "perched up" and well drained.
Just completed construction, there is some dirt and paint overspray, but never grease or oil.
I am looking for a basic solid beige or lt grey color (no flakes), I would like some sheen AND anti slip.
what product/kit do you have that would cover the 640 sq ft and give me a good "Basic" shop floor, for a car hobbyist ?

Thanks,
Nick

 

[Garage Flooring]

My personal preference would be 6 gallons of polyurea (3 clear and 3 color) https://www.garageflooringllc.com/polyurea-garage-floor-coating/ . It is going to be easier to install and more likely the finish you want, especially considering you do not want flake.

Alternatively I would go with our DIY epoxy kits with top coat (end with TC in sku) and just not use the flake https://www.garageflooringllc.com/garage-floor-epoxy-kits/ . You will need one 500 and one 250

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Did someone say garage kits? http://www.legacyindustrial.net/products/garage-floor-coating-kits/

 

[Garage Flooring]

Did someone say garage kits? http://www.legacyindustrial.net/products/garage-floor-coating-kits/

Legacy has great products as well. You have lots of options. Armorpoxy too.

 

[Armorpoxy]

All good choices, best to check everyone's offerings, no choices from any vendors here would be wrong.

 

[Hobbit]

I did my 690 sf garage with two Epoxycoat kits ( 6 Gallons ) and just recoated this afternoon. The recoat was just to freshen the look before listing the home. I used flecks with no clear coat and no anti-slip additive. The flecks provide enough grip to avoid slipping in wet conditions for me.