packpride85
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Did my 2 car garage yesterday with Rust Bullet. Thought I would throw out a few tips to those about to take the plunge.
1. If you have done any floor prep grinding to remove a previous coating BUY AN EXTRA GALLON. I did a diamabrush grind to remove a previous sealant and boy did it soak up the first coat. For a 400 sq ft 2 car garage I had to use 1 and 1/3 gallons just for the first coat. 2 gallons would not have been enough for 2 coats. Justin recommended I get a 3rd with my order and I'm glad he did.
The first coat I was refilling the roller after doing 3x3 ft sections.
The second coat took the remaining 2/3 gal of the 2nd can and a tiny bit of the 3rd. Also was able to increase to 4x4 ft sections before refilling roller. Used almost the remaining of the 3rd can for the 3rd coat same section size.
2. You will probably see massive roller marks with your first coat. Don't panic, it seems to be unavoidable on the first one. On the next coats, use the roller to "pull down" over the section you just rolled (when roller is empty). Don't use ANY pressure, just rolling in straight lines to spread and even out the RB. Should be able to one hand it.
3. If you are using your driveway as a staging area, put down a drop cloth. I got a little bit of RB on my driveway and if you wait too long its pretty damn hard to get off.
4. Cut the armor lock plastic cap thing off of ALL the cans before you start, and make sure you have something sharp to cut with. Don't be like me and have to sit there for 10 minutes in the middle of a coat trying to get the 2nd can ready.
5. Have a second person with you to help spot clean while you are rolling the edge of the garage with the door open. I did this alone and ended up rolling over some blown in grass **** near the entrance.
6. If you are real **** about seeing surface imperfections, resurface the concrete before you lay down RB. The final color looks amazing but with the light reflecting you'll notice things like pitting, scaling, and kiss marks from my ****** angle grinding job.
7. Tape up the edges of your interior doors, wear clothes you don't mind ruining, latex gloves, and a respirator. Also might want to throw a hat on as somehow I got a tiny bit in my hair. Considering I'm already turning gray slightly I doubt anyone will notice.
I've painted maybe 1 or 2 interior rooms in my lifetime (I'm 29) and this stuff was incredibly easy to work with, even for a newbie me. Justin was extremely prompt in answering my questions mid-coat. I'm glad I went with a vendor on this site as just the customer service was worth it.
The final product looks awesome as well. If you skipped over everything and just want the most important tip: Make sure you order enough. Tell Justin about your surface condition (prep) and he will get you set.
1. If you have done any floor prep grinding to remove a previous coating BUY AN EXTRA GALLON. I did a diamabrush grind to remove a previous sealant and boy did it soak up the first coat. For a 400 sq ft 2 car garage I had to use 1 and 1/3 gallons just for the first coat. 2 gallons would not have been enough for 2 coats. Justin recommended I get a 3rd with my order and I'm glad he did.
The first coat I was refilling the roller after doing 3x3 ft sections.
The second coat took the remaining 2/3 gal of the 2nd can and a tiny bit of the 3rd. Also was able to increase to 4x4 ft sections before refilling roller. Used almost the remaining of the 3rd can for the 3rd coat same section size.
2. You will probably see massive roller marks with your first coat. Don't panic, it seems to be unavoidable on the first one. On the next coats, use the roller to "pull down" over the section you just rolled (when roller is empty). Don't use ANY pressure, just rolling in straight lines to spread and even out the RB. Should be able to one hand it.
3. If you are using your driveway as a staging area, put down a drop cloth. I got a little bit of RB on my driveway and if you wait too long its pretty damn hard to get off.
4. Cut the armor lock plastic cap thing off of ALL the cans before you start, and make sure you have something sharp to cut with. Don't be like me and have to sit there for 10 minutes in the middle of a coat trying to get the 2nd can ready.
5. Have a second person with you to help spot clean while you are rolling the edge of the garage with the door open. I did this alone and ended up rolling over some blown in grass **** near the entrance.
6. If you are real **** about seeing surface imperfections, resurface the concrete before you lay down RB. The final color looks amazing but with the light reflecting you'll notice things like pitting, scaling, and kiss marks from my ****** angle grinding job.
7. Tape up the edges of your interior doors, wear clothes you don't mind ruining, latex gloves, and a respirator. Also might want to throw a hat on as somehow I got a tiny bit in my hair. Considering I'm already turning gray slightly I doubt anyone will notice.
I've painted maybe 1 or 2 interior rooms in my lifetime (I'm 29) and this stuff was incredibly easy to work with, even for a newbie me. Justin was extremely prompt in answering my questions mid-coat. I'm glad I went with a vendor on this site as just the customer service was worth it.
The final product looks awesome as well. If you skipped over everything and just want the most important tip: Make sure you order enough. Tell Justin about your surface condition (prep) and he will get you set.
Last weekend was power wash and this one is filling the control cuts with the flex joint compound.
We did talk about that didn't we.... I guess I need to find a supplier for the pail openers and start shipping them out.
