Marine Epoxy as flooring??

[EddieZ999]

So, I recently came upon literally tons of high grade marine epoxy. At least (40) 5 gallon pails with all the hardeners. I dont really have much use for it, but a buddy of mine has a rather large shop and is need of getting his floor done. Would there be any reason that this wouldn't work as a good substrate? I've installed many epoxy floors but I'm curious if this would be okay. Thanks in advance.

 

[Dumber than lumber]

Let me start with a friendly You ****!

 

[Dumber than lumber]

I think you might have a good idea. But you would probably need to put down the fiberglass cloth. And you might have to put marine plywood down first.
I don’t think your product will work as well as the stuff designed for floors. And once you consider the work involved to epoxy a floor….
Buy once, cry once?

 

[FMB4]

Do you, or someone you know, have a 50 foot yacht in need of paint? JK, you might try to sell what you have as long as it's still 'good' (you might want to check with the manufacturer on the shelf life).

Have good New Year all.

 

[benjy]

Maybe do a small test area first

 

[mogandave]

I don't think there is any reason it should not work, as benjy says, try it.

 

[Shea]

How old is it? Do you have any data sheets for it?

 

[Skiff Builder]

Eddie, As someone who is on about his 60 something'th gal of Raka epoxy- building a 30' composite boat- I can say nice acquisition for you. I can also tell you, I have some drips/gobs on my wood floor and the concrete garage door aprons. The epoxy shows no sign of deterioration on the crete even though it's all day sun, epoxy needs UV protection long term.
Epoxy on it's own is not very strong. When I add fumed silica (cabosil) in any amount-from a runny mix to a thick paste, it is much tougher to sand or remove. I would want to test some either way. Other additives I've used are milled fibers, graphite ,powdered alum, pulverized limestone, wood flour, talc, phenolic balloons, glass bubbles, etc. Some could have a place in your use ,maybe.

Curious to know which brand you got.
Is it a 2:1, 5:1 and what type hardeners- s,m,f?

I may just go out and apply some different mixes to some concrete blocks on hand. Also maybe with 10 oz cloth as a test...
Skiff Builder

 

[Herrry]

Typically, a marine epoxy is composed of both resin and hardener. You may work on the hull and even the undersea pipes with this mixture. This item is helpful for reconstruction and fills gaps. Epoxy produces a durable finish that is sandable, paintable, and drillable.

 

[Dig Doug]

Is there a brand name on any buckets any labels ?

then Google the product and see what ya find, are you going to do a clear top coat?

I’ve used a marine 2 part before , forget the name, on a biotech Dryroom floor ( low humidity) here in San Diego it worked great but needed the top coat they didn’t want the top coat so every 2 years I had to do a touch up over Christmas shut down…

prep is the key part and do a moisture test in any problem areas.

fixing or redoing the flooring would really ****! I had a shot ping company prep the concrete so it would adhere

 

[benwah]

Manufacturer and product name?

 

[bluedog225]

I’d use caution. May have zero UV protection. Yellow. Crack. Peel.

 

[RivennHewn]

Eddie, As someone who is on about his 60 something'th gal of Raka epoxy- building a 30' composite boat- I can say nice acquisition for you. I can also tell you, I have some drips/gobs on my wood floor and the concrete garage door aprons. The epoxy shows no sign of deterioration on the crete even though it's all day sun, epoxy needs UV protection long term.
Epoxy on it's own is not very strong. When I add fumed silica (cabosil) in any amount-from a runny mix to a thick paste, it is much tougher to sand or remove. I would want to test some either way. Other additives I've used are milled fibers, graphite ,powdered alum, pulverized limestone, wood flour, talc, phenolic balloons, glass bubbles, etc. Some could have a place in your use ,maybe.

Curious to know which brand you got.
Is it a 2:1, 5:1 and what type hardeners- s,m,f?

I may just go out and apply some different mixes to some concrete blocks on hand. Also maybe with 10 oz cloth as a test...
Skiff Builder

I’ve quit protecting my concrete floor from epoxy drips. They come off super easy with a floor scraper.

I’d stick with manufacturer’s recommendations for application/substrate.

 

[mogandave]

It’s been over a year, any update OP?

 

[EddieZ999]

Yes, sorry for the late response. So I went ahead and did it on my shop floor and I must say the stuff is amazing. I used mainly Amercoat 450H. Super thick and takes a beating. I'll post pics asap.