Garage floor epoxy

[streetneons]

I have done lot's of searching and research but would like to ask the question for my situation. I live in florida and just bought a house with a two car garage the previous owner left me plenty of oil stains on the floor that don't look the greatest. I would like to paint the floor, I do not ever plan on parking in the garage so while I do want a quality job, hot tire pick up wont be an issue. I have been looking at the kits by rustoleum, but I hear different things some say use the water based and some say only go with solvent based. I guess my real question would be without getting crazy and spending $500.00 bucks on an epoxy kit what should I buy??? and also is there anything I can do to fix two spots where on the expansion lines a chunk of concrete broke off about the size of a quater?

 

[laserman35]

I know 4 people use the cheap kits and they failed. Some say they work fine if you prep good. I seen 2 of the cheap kits flake from the floor like paint.

Use Epoxy Coat or something with 100% solid epoxy in it.

If you use the flakes i suggest using a clear coat on top of your epoxy.

To clean up a failed epoxy floor is a huge pain several times more work that putting in down.

 

[Shea]

The biggest question you need to ask yourself is how much effort are you willing to put into preparing your floor? The hardest part is going to be cleaning it properly, particularly with the oil stains you say you have. If not prepped right, it doesn't matter which brand you put down, water or solvent based, you will have problems.

With that said, if you aren't going to be driving on your floor you should get better than average life out of an epoxy paint kit like Rustoleum. Here is an article on the realities of epoxy paint kits that you can read that may help you out. If you can afford it, a higher quality epoxy product will give you years more service and actually save you money in the long run if you plan on staying in your home for a while.

 

[Garage Flooring]

I have done lot's of searching and research but would like to ask the question for my situation. I live in florida and just bought a house with a two car garage the previous owner left me plenty of oil stains on the floor that don't look the greatest. I would like to paint the floor, I do not ever plan on parking in the garage so while I do want a quality job, hot tire pick up wont be an issue. I have been looking at the kits by rustoleum, but I hear different things some say use the water based and some say only go with solvent based. I guess my real question would be without getting crazy and spending $500.00 bucks on an epoxy kit what should I buy??? and also is there anything I can do to fix two spots where on the expansion lines a chunk of concrete broke off about the size of a quater?

First. You live in FLORIDA. Before you even make a choice as to what epoxy to use you should do a moisture test or have one professionally done. If you have moisture coming up through the slab and do not make proper adjustments your floor is doomed.

I agree with Shea, if you are using an epoxy, go with 100% solids. Depending on what you do in the garage some roll out flooring may be a quick and affordable way to go

 

[streetneons]

Do I have an option other than Epoxy paint?

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Stain and seal is one option.

 

[flaconcrete]

Street,

I am located in Florida as well and have installed many, many epoxy garage floors...most of which have been to go in and grind off the big box DIY store kits that are flaking and peeling off. I would strongly recommend a professionally installed industrial 100% solids epoxy or polyaspartic floor. The biggest part of a job is doing the prep work correctly...if not done right, it will fail. As stated before moisture can be an issue as well and testing should be done to check as well. A professional will be able to do these things for you and stand behind the work as well.

Not sure where you are located in Florida, but I can help get you in touch with a local installer as well.

Call me with any questions.

John
Elite Crete Florida
239-349-0076
www.elitecrete.com

 

[pauloman]

I was not impressed by the article link in post #3 - the writer doesn't really know much about epoxies. Must be a freelance writer that made a few phone calls. Better article at

www.epoxypproducts.com/epoxykits.html

paul

 

[Higgins]

Link Down!

 

[laserman35]

I would suggest acid stain and sealer if you like that look.
This can be done cheap $150-200.

Once you put the acid stain down see if you like the floor wet. If you do not you can still epoxy over it. Just don't put down sealer unless you like it.

Need to clean the oil stains without muratic acid!!!

If your floor has been cleaned with muratic acid or sealed you will have to use a concrete floor grinder.