Primer with rustoleum solvent based epoxy

[Slowgsr]

Due to my budget, mostly the dollar being down (canadian that is) I've decided to go with the solvent based rustoleum epoxy, even that they don't have in canada as I had to order it. I'm going to also use their solvent based clear as a topcoat. I've just got other things the shop will need, and to be honest I don't care that much about the floor - except I'd like to do something.

I'm diamond grinding the floor this weekend.

My question is, should I use a primer? I know with the high quality epoxies it's highly recommended but will it harm with the cheaper stuff?

I see a lockdown water based primer I can get at Home Depot. I have no problems using it, just want to be sure I won't have any negative effects.

 

[Shea]

I see a lockdown water based primer I can get at Home Depot. I have no problems using it, just want to be sure I won't have any negative effects.

Lockdown is a latex paint primer for concrete. It's not made for epoxy. The solvent based Rust-Oleum professional doesn't need a primer. It's a lower solids product that will act just like a primer. Since you are grinding the concrete, 2 color coats are best. The first will act just like a primer and can have a splotchy look. The second will give the coating color uniformity as well as a thicker build. Add the color flakes (if you are using them) to the second color coat.

 

[SunsetsAndFriends]

Due to my budget, mostly the dollar being down (canadian that is) I've decided to go with the solvent based rustoleum epoxy, even that they don't have in canada as I had to order it. I'm going to also use their solvent based clear as a topcoat. I've just got other things the shop will need, and to be honest I don't care that much about the floor - except I'd like to do something.

I'm diamond grinding the floor this weekend.

My question is, should I use a primer? I know with the high quality epoxies it's highly recommended but will it harm with the cheaper stuff?

I see a lockdown water based primer I can get at Home Depot. I have no problems using it, just want to be sure I won't have any negative effects.

I'm sure your floor will be nice and cost effective. I've seen plenty of nice Epoxyshield Pro floors on GJ. It's all in the prep.

Don't use that latex primer!! Do as Shea said. Two coats of the Epoxyshield Pro. One for priming and the second to smooth it out.

Please post some pics when you're done.

 

[Slowgsr]

Thanks! I just ordered some more product to do a second. I guess two thinner coats are better then trying to get full coverage in one. I'll have my grinding done today!