Need Epoxy recommendation

[mnhockeydude]

Just found this website which I am stoked about... My wife just approved of me turning our 24x24 garage into a wood shop. I plan on completely finishing it this spring. Trying to figure out what type of epoxy flooring to do. I have looked at Sherwin Williams macropoxy and epoxy coat online. I'm am very diy savvy.

I live in Northern MN where tempo can reach - 20. I will be putting in a wood stove for when I am working and it will be insulated.
However, I don't plan on having it heated all the time.

What is the best bang for my buck? I am looking for any recommendations. would like something very durable low maintenance would like to stay under $500 total investment for flooring.

 

[retfr8flyr]

I would just do a sealer, if you are going to make it into a woodworking shop. The floor will always be covered with sawdust, so you just want to make it easy to clean up spills and to sweep. I also don't recommend a wood stove in a woodworking shop. Sawdust in the air is volatile and can explode from a flame. I would run those mini split heat pumps if it was mine.

 

[Zeke]

This isn't a discussion about stoves or pumps but any split unit will clog with dust.

I just talked with an employee of a paint store that does floors on the side. He told me he uses the Rustoleum system. I think. I'll call him and if that's wrong I'll correct my statement.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Do some research. Tons of good info on this site.


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[Garage Flooring]

Just found this website which I am stoked about... My wife just approved of me turning our 24x24 garage into a wood shop. I plan on completely finishing it this spring. Trying to figure out what type of epoxy flooring to do. I have looked at Sherwin Williams macropoxy and epoxy coat online. I'm am very diy savvy.

I live in Northern MN where tempo can reach - 20. I will be putting in a wood stove for when I am working and it will be insulated.
However, I don't plan on having it heated all the time.

What is the best bang for my buck? I am looking for any recommendations. would like something very durable low maintenance would like to stay under $500 total investment for flooring.

Check out the info on here regarding Rust Bullet and see if that is a good fit for you. We can modify out 500 Sq.Ft. kit slightly and get you the material you need for the $500 price. No grinding or etching. http://www.garageflooringllc.com/rust-bullet-concrete/

We can do an epoxy system at that price as well... But you will need to go through the work of grinding etc.

 

[mnhockeydude]

Thank you for all of the responses, I have heat pumps in my house which run $3000 each because of extreme temp fluctuations in MN which is more than I want to spend for heating a shop only when I am there. I have no intention of having saw dust everywhere. I have a permanently mounted dust collection system with built in ductwork as well as three air filtration systems. I do not like a messy shop... Wood stoves are safe as long as they are installed correctly.

Back to flooring, interested in looking into rust bullet...

 

[mnavillus]

After you select your product.....Focus on the surface prep! This is where a lot of DIY have issues...dig into the forum for surface prep recommendations.

I like to diamond grind the floor...

good luck

 

[Angelfire]

For my portion of the shop that will be for woodworking, I'm looking at doing a wood floor. So much nicer to work on during long sessions. I haven't done anything yet as I'm overseas on an assignment, but when I return, I've been thinking about putting down sleepers and cover that with wood planking/subfloor. I'll loose a little ceiling height this way but I hate working long hours on concrete. The auto side of the shop is getting ceramic.

With regards to a wood stove, just be sure to check with your insurance. Many don't allow it on their policies. Personally, I'm probably going to go mini-split just because I really want the AC side of it but would very much like a wood stove to keep my scraps pile small!

 

[Garage Flooring]

[ I live in Northern MN where tempo can reach - 20. I will be putting in a wood stove for when I am working and it will be insulated.
However, I don't plan on having it heated all the time..[/QUOTE]

I failed to comment on this part... Not sure how tight things are up there, but typically NFPA which is adopted in most building code prohibits the installation of a wood stove in a garage area. People do it all the time, but if inspections, ect are a concern, you may want to call the local building department