new Garage in August

[Fretless]

Hello Everybody!

I've been reading the posts & learning as much as I can about coating my 2-car garage with epoxy. Many thanks to everyone who's posted great info!

My project:
New house construction, two-car garage, 480 sqft. Car in one half, and wood shop in the other half. The concrete was poured in late April, and I'll do the floor coating in early August. I'm still reviewing the websites for Legacy Industrial and Epoxy-Coat. The garage faces south, so I want a clearcoat (urethane?) for UV protection.

I'm currently thinking of a gray base coat with gray-blend flakes. I may change my mind about the colors after the house is finished and painted. The quote from Epoxy-Coat is a total of 80 pounds of flakes to achieve Rejection. I'm thinking of doing half that amount (40 pounds), so I get an attractive floor with good traction in case of liquid spills. I'll order floor samples in late July.

I like the idea of doing as much by myself with a friend's help, instead of paying a contractor. So I'll get two pairs of spiky shoes.

I prefer grinding or bead blasting, instead of acid etching. Here's where I'd like some input. How important is the roughness of the concrete? If this is super-important, and I need something like 60-grit sandpaper, then I'm willing to hire a contractor to do this part. If so, then I'll accept any recommendations. I'm in Pineville, NC. If it makes more sense to rent a Diamabrush, then I'm willing to do this as well.

Thanks in advance for any input you provide.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

If you can, rent the Diamabrush. It does a great job and won't break your bank.
If you do have a pro prep it for you the cost should run 1.00 per foot.

You want the surface opened up and ready to absorb the primer. More worried about its ability to absorb then roughness .

When done, throw a cup full of water on the floor. Instant darkening and absorption is what you want.

 

[Fretless]

Thanks, Scotty.

I'll check the local HD stores.