dogfood411
New member
OK, so after seeing so many impressive flooring examples, I thought one of the no-brainers was laying out an even distribution of chips: chuck 'em in the air, bounce 'em off the walls, lovingly admire your work. Well, into my first section, I was seeing a problem: I couldn't get an even distribution to the back portion. Then, when I back rolled the section in front of it, there was a hard line and I was unable to get an even distribution there, either. Since I had not opted for the spiked shoes (and couldn't stop the curing process to run out and get them), I was kind of down on how this was going to look. Then I figured it out:
Long Extension Handle + Broom = Chip Shaker!
I attached a regular (non-push) broom to my extended handle that I'd been using to roll the floor, turned it flat like a tray, gently sprinkled on some chips (about 3/4 of a handful), then gingerly extended it out over the area I wanted to cover. Some light to increasingly vigorous shaking to get all the chips to fall where they may, and viola!, no indication of a hard line. The distribution was wonderful and the rest of the floor turned out brilliantly.
I'm not what my wife would call "handy around the house", but this project was right at my skill level and my garage floor is now the envy of the neighborhood. I just wish I'd thought of this method a little earlier, though, as I have that first section with a decidedly uneven back corner.
I also have to say Epoxy-Coat was great as a company and product. I had several questions and they were very patient and knowledgeable (unpaid advertisement). The pack was complete and though I had purchased more supplies just in case, I didn't need them.
For cleaning off some of the more reticent bits from my new floor (like mudding from the walls), I used a wire stripper on my drill. Worked brilliantly.
Oh, one more point: It was only after pouring the first batch that I realized my idea of taping the measuring stick into the can wasn't going to fly. Fortunately, I was able to wipe it down so I could see the marks for the rest of the project. Heh, heh... a little over-planning, under-thinking.
Thanks to so many of the members here for the gouge and inspiration to tackle this project. I now consider myself a "garage guy".
The next step is to find a reasonable storage system for what I consider a smallish two car garage (that I want to park two cars in)...
Long Extension Handle + Broom = Chip Shaker!
I attached a regular (non-push) broom to my extended handle that I'd been using to roll the floor, turned it flat like a tray, gently sprinkled on some chips (about 3/4 of a handful), then gingerly extended it out over the area I wanted to cover. Some light to increasingly vigorous shaking to get all the chips to fall where they may, and viola!, no indication of a hard line. The distribution was wonderful and the rest of the floor turned out brilliantly.
I'm not what my wife would call "handy around the house", but this project was right at my skill level and my garage floor is now the envy of the neighborhood. I just wish I'd thought of this method a little earlier, though, as I have that first section with a decidedly uneven back corner.
I also have to say Epoxy-Coat was great as a company and product. I had several questions and they were very patient and knowledgeable (unpaid advertisement). The pack was complete and though I had purchased more supplies just in case, I didn't need them.
For cleaning off some of the more reticent bits from my new floor (like mudding from the walls), I used a wire stripper on my drill. Worked brilliantly.
Oh, one more point: It was only after pouring the first batch that I realized my idea of taping the measuring stick into the can wasn't going to fly. Fortunately, I was able to wipe it down so I could see the marks for the rest of the project. Heh, heh... a little over-planning, under-thinking.
Thanks to so many of the members here for the gouge and inspiration to tackle this project. I now consider myself a "garage guy".
The next step is to find a reasonable storage system for what I consider a smallish two car garage (that I want to park two cars in)...