Grinding epoxy timeline

[woodee]

I'm thinking about grinding my garage this weekend while I have some time, but I wont be able to apply the epoxy for a couple more weeks. In the mean time it will still be used for parking cars. Should I etch or power wash it before I epoxy?

 

[Tpsykes]

Just wit if you can stand it

 

[Armorpoxy]

After grinding a quick power wash is fine. Just make sure floor dries before coating.

Also you need to use primer if grinding.

 

[oldguyfl1]

As mentioned above.

 

[woodee]

Thanks!!!

 

[timtimtim]

Jumping on this, does etching ahead of time follow the same principle?

 

[Armorpoxy]

We don’t recommend etching too long before coating. It’s not as aggressive as grinding so the micro piers could fill up with dust and such.

 

[Billwater24]

You can just re grind the areas where your tires were. Make sure water absorbs very quickly again to make sure you got it all.