Finally My Epoxy floor is done!!!

[Roger555]

Well it was quite a journey but definitely worth it in the end! Too tired to go into much detail right now but I just wanted to thank everyone here!!

This is what I used

Epoxy Primer 4100 (http://www.garagecoatings.com/Produ...ocking Concrete Floor Epoxy Primer Sealer.pdf)

Epoxy-Coat kit (Light Grey)

Polyurea 5073 Top Coat
(http://www.garagecoatings.com/Produ...ing Clear Polyurea Concrete Floor Coating.pdf)

FLAKE BEFORE CLEAR

FLAKE AFTER CLEAR

 

[RoyalOak]

You do great work.

 

[deosola]

Very nice!

 

[Mush07071]

Really nice!

 

[Dick in Wisconsin]

Very nice!

How many sf?

How many days?

How much costed?

 

[ivinho]

Your floor looks great! Great idea for the spike shoes as well. Don't want to hijack your thread but was hoping you could help me out.

I'm planning on using the light gray on my basement as well from epoxy-coat. Their site says the light gray requires two coats, did you have to apply two coats?

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the primer and how much? I rather prime first even though Epoxy-Coat says its not required.

Finally, how much epoxy did you end up using for that size garage?

Thanks, and enjoy your new floor.

 

[dandan111]

Nice work,looks great.

 

[rugerlady]

great looking floor. Typically on a Lowe's special order, when light Gray is ordered we send the standard Gray, the standard gray is not an option on the Lowe's website.

 

[Jim B]

Nice job on the floor AND the shoes. I envy you guys that can broadcast the flakes that uniformly. Looks great!

 

[86iroc305]

looks great and nice idea with the shoes

 

[ADKGarage]

I noted that you have the 4100 epoxy primer. After you roll that stuff down, are you required to get the epoxy-coat down within a specified period? I read that when using epoxy-coat, they recommend getting the sealer down within 18 hours of applying the epoxy/chips.

1) Are their any recommendations like this for the primer?

2) Where did you get the primer and what is the cure period?

3) has anyone used sand thrown into the sealer for non-skid?

4) Who has the best prices for the epoxy primer 4100?

 

[Theelblue]

Absolutely first class job. Looks fantastic. I am planning to do this in a few weeks and I hope it looks this good.


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[p_mori7]

First class !

 

[Roger555]

Thanks everyone! The clear coat was definitely the hardest part only because you cannot see it!! Very easy to miss a spot or leave a puddle! there are a few spots I will probably sand and add clear.

Just to answer some of the general questions below. Also correction this is not "light Grey" it was just the standard Grey from epoxy-coat.

The Garage was 400 Sqft of actual painted area, thats minus the stairs and water heater pit.

I started on labor day weekend diamond grinding which took the whole weekend (plus I did the front porch area for another project).
During that next week after more research I decided with all this work it would be stupid not to do a primer & clear coat even though they cost more than the epoxy itself!
Ordering the extra supplies took another week but in the meantime there was still lots of little things to do like fill the millions of tiny holes & patch the hairline cracks (Used car bondo). I also spent the time acid wash and chisel off some of the sloppy mortar work on the brick stairs and (stem wall?) .
I lost another weekend because the weather didn't hold out. Finally the past weekend the actual painting started!

-Primer- started Saturday 5pm-7pm (4-8 hour dry time before recoat)
-Epoxy-Coat- started at 2:30 am & finally got t bed around 6am.
-Clear coat - Started Sunday around 4pm

~COST
Diamond grinder (4day weekend) : $122.00
Diamond cup bit for angle grinder(for edges): $45.00
Epoxy Primer 4100: $99.00
Epoxy-Coat: $285.00
Polurea 5073: $214.00 (Need a real respirator of this stuff)
24" squeegee : $25.00
18" roller: $20.00
18" Covers(6) $30.00 (only used 3)
Bondo: $10.00
Door Threshold: $33.00
Other prep materials: ~$50.00

Total: ~ $933.00

So in the end more than I expected to pay, like all my projects it turns into the internal debate of finding the balance between doing it right & sticking to a budget. I tend to lean towards doing it right but I felt it was ok to go cheap with the bondo.

I noted that you have the 4100 epoxy primer. After you roll that stuff down, are you required to get the epoxy-coat down within a specified period? I read that when using epoxy-coat, they recommend getting the sealer down within 18 hours of applying the epoxy/chips.

1) Are their any recommendations like this for the primer?
My Primer can be top coated within 4-8 hours. There are many data sheets and instructions available at the site below.
2) Where did you get the primer and what is the cure period?
Go to www.garagecoatings (DOT)com
3) has anyone used sand thrown into the sealer for non-skid?
nope
4) Who has the best prices for the epoxy primer 4100?

Pretty sure the site above is the only play that sells this primer

 

[Roger555]

Also more pics!!

 

[webbula]

Bondo you say? Please tell me more

 

[johnd900]

Looks awesome!!!!

 

[ADKGarage]

All I can say about that job is "wow! what a great job and it looks absolutely fantastic". Great work. Well, you'll have a happy look on your face every time you go into that garage! Good luck and thanks for the answers above. -G

 

[Skyflyer911man]

$900 dollar job that looks like a million bucks! Can you come over and organize my garage like that?!

 

[bigred292]

That is one great looking floor! I'm planning on doing mine in the next few weeks.
Could you tell me the square footage you did and how long it took to grind?
Also what did you do after the grinding- wash with water or acid?
And lastly some info on the door opening and the rubber strip you put down.
Thanks and great job again

 

[JamieK]

Awesome looking floor! A few questions. What kind of grinder did you use and where did you rent it from? And what made you decide to use a primer?

 

[ADKGarage]

What distributor did you use to purchase the 4100 primer?

 

[2001RedCoupeBandit]

Looks Great Roger, absolutely LOVE those shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ha Ha

They are so cool!

I hope mine looks good after it dries. I have the same stuff, but not as good quality??? He just used Rustoleum Epoxy, BUT, he did lay down a Poly Top Coat and he says that makes a HUGE difference.

I am nto sure why everyone doesn't put POLY on the top?

Great Job and cool pictures. What's next for the garage project? Mine is a high lift garage door and a 4 post lift.

P.S. Did I say I loved your magic spoked shoes........ You can wear those to the Linx next time.

 

[Roger555]

That is one great looking floor! I'm planning on doing mine in the next few weeks.
Could you tell me the square footage you did and how long it took to grind?
Also what did you do after the grinding- wash with water or acid?
And lastly some info on the door opening and the rubber strip you put down.
Thanks and great job again

I only acid washed a couple bad oil stains and power washed throughly then mopped. Its hard to get all the concrete dust off, just make sure when you wipe your finger across the floor you don't get any powder on your finger and your in pretty good shape. For the rubber strip search on amazon if you cant find it let me know.

Awesome looking floor! A few questions. What kind of grinder did you use and where did you rent it from? And what made you decide to use a primer?

Sunbeltrentals for the grinder rental. Primer seemed like a no brainer after a few days of research. Its inexpensive considering the over ally cost of the project and can identify potential problems early on. The primer was much thinner than the epoxy and the concrete sucked it right up. I'm not sure the epoxy would have bonded as well unless the first coat was thinned.

What distributor did you use to purchase the 4100 primer?

garagecoatings.com

Looks Great Roger, absolutely LOVE those shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ha Ha

They are so cool!

I hope mine looks good after it dries. I have the same stuff, but not as good quality??? He just used Rustoleum Epoxy, BUT, he did lay down a Poly Top Coat and he says that makes a HUGE difference.

I am nto sure why everyone doesn't put POLY on the top?

Great Job and cool pictures. What's next for the garage project? Mine is a high lift garage door and a 4 post lift.

P.S. Did I say I loved your magic spoked shoes........ You can wear those to the Linx next time.

Thanks I was too cheap to buy real shoes! The polyurea is a must!! well worth the investment!

 

[79mudbugg]

quick ques. so how close to the wall does the grinder get?? was there a ridge left at the wall??? and how did you fix it if there was one

thx

 

[Roger555]

The grinder got about 3-4 inches from the edge. I did the edge with an angle grinder & diamond cup bit from home depot.

This was extremely messy without a dust hood and very easy to mess up (create high/low spots). There are of course other options but nothing I was willing to shell out the $ for.

P.S. There was no "ridge" or lip at the edge, the grinder works very well but it does not aggressively remove material like you might think. If I wasent removing old paint I might of just left the edge alone and scrubbed it well with the acid.

 

[CNGsaves]

Excellent job on floor . . . only can say WOW!!

Looks better than the best auto dealer showroom or garage!!

Love the brick and morter detail on the edges and steps into house. Were those there originally, or did you add those?

 

[Roger555]

Thanks man! Slowly getting everything back inside from the porch but I thought I'd post a few more pictures because I decided to throw down some black shoe molding to finish it off. All the brick was there, the whole foundation is brick.

 

[ADKGarage]

I assume that you welded those shelves for the walls, very nice. Did you also make the tool hanger that is below the cabinets? How did you put them together or buy them?

 

[Roger555]

I assume that you welded those shelves for the walls, very nice. Did you also make the tool hanger that is below the cabinets? How did you put them together or buy them?

I did make all the shelving/work benches but they are all wood I just painted everything black and clearcoated.

The "Tool holder" above the main work bench? if so that's just peg board painted black.

 

[break80]

Did you apply aluminum oxide. Looks like it from the close ups. What ratio did you use with each batch. I think the bag is 1/2 lb? I didn't apply it on mine, so I need to add another clear coat with the grit. thx

 

[BigTDogg (MA)]

That came out phenomenal. Awesome job!

 

[dcs Inc]

Wait a minute....who in the hell has a garage this organized? Looks great!

 

[Toolman12]

Your Garage is a mess please clean it up some before you take pictures HA HA Just kidding looks fantastic nice job

 

[AMarkham]

Looks great! Is there a reason you went with the Epoxy Coat kit over the kit that www.garagecoatings.com offers since you purchased their primer and top coat?

 

[Roger555]

Thanks everyone! True its not always this clean its a mess when i'm working on a project for sure. I just get really frustrated when I cant find something in the middle of a project so my solution is to keep everything as organized as I can.

Looks great! Is there a reason you went with the Epoxy Coat kit over the kit that www.garagecoatings.com offers since you purchased their primer and top coat?

To be honest I had already purchased the epoxy-coat before I even came across the garagecoating.com site. I haven't seen any reviews for their kit either, not to say its not good I just tend to prefer to purchase products that have a lot of feedback when its unfamiliar territory.

 

[Familyof8kids]

Sweet post and nice close ups. Nice to see another person with OCD straight lines.

Great job.

 

[Roger555]

Sweet post and nice close ups. Nice to see another person with OCD straight lines.

Great job.

Thanks man! OCD for sure! Hows your floor doing?

 

[i make it rain]

Thanks everyone! The clear coat was definitely the hardest part only because you cannot see it!! Very easy to miss a spot or leave a puddle! there are a few spots I will probably sand and add clear.

Just to answer some of the general questions below. Also correction this is not "light Grey" it was just the standard Grey from epoxy-coat.

The Garage was 400 Sqft of actual painted area, thats minus the stairs and water heater pit.

I started on labor day weekend diamond grinding which took the whole weekend (plus I did the front porch area for another project).
During that next week after more research I decided with all this work it would be stupid not to do a primer & clear coat even though they cost more than the epoxy itself!
Ordering the extra supplies took another week but in the meantime there was still lots of little things to do like fill the millions of tiny holes & patch the hairline cracks (Used car bondo). I also spent the time acid wash and chisel off some of the sloppy mortar work on the brick stairs and (stem wall?) .
I lost another weekend because the weather didn't hold out. Finally the past weekend the actual painting started!

-Primer- started Saturday 5pm-7pm (4-8 hour dry time before recoat)
-Epoxy-Coat- started at 2:30 am & finally got t bed around 6am.
-Clear coat - Started Sunday around 4pm

~COST
Diamond grinder (4day weekend) : $122.00
Diamond cup bit for angle grinder(for edges): $45.00
Epoxy Primer 4100: $99.00
Epoxy-Coat: $285.00
Polurea 5073: $214.00 (Need a real respirator of this stuff)
24" squeegee : $25.00
18" roller: $20.00
18" Covers(6) $30.00 (only used 3)
Bondo: $10.00
Door Threshold: $33.00
Other prep materials: ~$50.00

Total: ~ $933.00

So in the end more than I expected to pay, like all my projects it turns into the internal debate of finding the balance between doing it right & sticking to a budget. I tend to lean towards doing it right but I felt it was ok to go cheap with the bondo.




Pretty sure the site above is the only play that sells this primer

Was one can of 4100 primer enough? I have a 480 square feet garage, do you think I can is enough for me?

 

[Roger555]

Maybe if you are conservative and dont loose any in your expansion gaps. My actual coverage area was 400sq feet and I have have some primer left.