Just finished my floor with HD40

[Jamiew66]

Having debated what floor covering I wanted I opted for Legacy Industrial HD37 densifier and HD40 Stainguard. I am more than pleased with the results.

The densifier was easy to apply and no visual change to the surface after application.

The HD40 was harder to apply. I had my wife spray and I spread it out with the microfiber pads. The first coat wasn't easy to spread, the concrete was like a sponge. I guess I could have sprayed more but I didn't know how much I would use and didn't want to end up short.

The second coat was easier and the third easier again. My garage is a 36x48 (1,728 sq/feet) and I used 2 coats of HD37 and 3 coats of HD40 out of 5 gallons of each. I rented a burnisher ($30 for the day) and had at it. Burnishing wasn't too bad at all. Would I choose this product again ? Absolutely....

I just have to see how this stuff holds up now, I have very little doubt there will be any problems.

Jamie

 

[Jamiew66]

Here are the before pics

Jamie

 

[Shea]

Nice job!

 

[doorfx]

Does the product state it will stand up to road salt ?

 

[Radix2]

Looks great !

What is the reason for the hd37 first?

Have you done any experiments to see how it holds up to stains? I have just received a gallon and will be doing a test patch. Any burnishing advice? Did you get the high speed burnished and use the hogshair pads?

Keep us informed how it is working for you.

 

[groovyjay]

Beautiful end result. Keep us posted how it does hold up over time.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Great job. Shoot me an email with shirt size!


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[Cave Creek Ray]

Awesome Jamie!

Have you tried wetting the new surface? Wondering how slippery it is...

Great pattern...

Ray

 

[turbowoodworker]

I thought it said WD40! My bad.

 

[K Powers]

Here are the before pics

Jamie

Floor looks great! was the pad power troweled?

 

[Jamiew66]

Thanks for all the positive comments.
@ doorfx, I'm not sure about road salt maybe Scotty can answer that one.
@ radix2, I put down the densifier first to add strength to the surface. Jack stands, floor jacks and dropped tools MAY not hurt it so much. I definitely recommend using the hogs hair pads, and keep the burnisher moving but slowly to generate heat into the surface. When I started the first part I was moving too quick but when I slowed down the result was much better. I also went from side to side and the front to back while burnishing. Whether that influenced the finish or not I have no idea.
@ Scotty - email coming with shirt size. @ Cave Creek Ray, no I have not got it wet yet.
@ K Powers, yes, the pad was power trowelled.

Jamie

 

[Jack D]

I just ordered HD40 for my new garage and I did not consider HD37. I wonder if it is worth adding that to my project. I have 4500 PSI floor. What is yours?

Jack

 

[Jamiew66]

3,500 psi, 6" deep. I went with the HD37 densifier to try to harden the surface from chipping with dropped tools etc. I don't know how much difference it will make but it can't hurt

 

[BIGSHOT]

Looks great buddy ... tell us how it holds up. Is this stuff good for chemicals resistance ?

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

BIGSHOT: Not the right product for chem resistance. Look at our SEC SEALER or NOHR-S Garage Kit, Clear for this.

 

[doorfx]

BIGSHOT: Not the right product for chem resistance. Look at our SEC SEALER or NOHR-S Garage Kit, Clear for this.

Will it stand up to road salt ?

 

[Tarheel Slim]

Jamie66,your shop is amazing i just finished my pole barn but,i wish i had built it as big as yours,your floor looks great, just had mine pour 3 days ago,im getting ready to seal mine,didnt realize there was so much to know about sealing a concrete floor.

 

[zzflattop]

That's a beautiful shop and floor!

I bet you can't wait to get finished and filled...

Nice work,

Ron

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Will it stand up to road salt ?

Leaving salted water on a permeable film/guard will present problems eventually.
I would add a coat of our cherry wax over top to help protect.

 

[knucklehead]

Leaving salted water on a permeable film/guard will present problems eventually.
I would add a coat of our cherry wax over top to help protect.

Scotty, I sent you a pm.
I need help with deciding what product to order.
Thank you

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Gotcha!

 

[74nova350ss]

OP, any updates on your floor?

How is it holding up?

Did it make the surface more slippery?

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Coincidentally, we recently did a very comprehensive re-testing of our own sealers, products we may introduce in the future and competitive products. Our HD40 did very well in a 72 hour oil drop test over smooth concrete!! Outpaced many of the products available on the market!!

 

[tyrikal]

I really like how that garage floor turned out!

 

[doorfx]

How is it holding up?

 

[rburke65]

Jamiew66....Your BEFORE photos look identical to my floor. What are the dark splotches on the concrete? Is that from a curing sealer? And I see it also in the AFTER photos as well. Thanks