Professional epoxy application?

[easyrider7467]

Hello Everyone,
I never thought deciding on a garage floor would be this lengthy. The more you learn, the more questions arise (a good thing, always), the more indecision occurs. Here is my garage detail, oversized 3 car. I can actually fit a small compact car in this other space after all three cars are in... I do very minor wrenching, oil changes. I also wash and detail in my garage, almost always as there is no shade...

I had a contactor come by last year to give me an estimate to polish and stain. To me that looks great. His quote of nearly 6k, has eliminated this method. Next choices are; VCT or 100% solids epoxy.

VCT; looks great, probably most cost effective. Just concerned with it being very slippery during washing the cars and snow/salt.

Epoxy; I really like this. Biggest concern is lift/failure so I eliminated the water based stuff and want the industrial grade. Prep being of utmost importance.

I enjoy doing projects at home very much, I just feel that this garage is more than I want to handle given its my first time.
So, are there any members that had theirs professionally done?

Your impressions?

Can you offer recommedations too?

Any advice?

Thanks!!

ps: yes I've used search hundreds of times to gain more insight.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

If you will do yourself we can help you very easily.
We may know of an installer in your area too.
Where are you?

 

[Bobby.T]

I had mine done professionally about five years ago, and I love it. The garage and house both stay much cleaner, no concrete dust. It is a light gray with varicolored acrylic chips, so it looks similar to granite. I've had no lifting or other problems, although I drive my cars right into the garage on 100F + summer days, and roll a floor jack over it. I do use a sheet of masonite under the jack when I jack the cars. I've seen some epoxy floors that were subjected to hard use in aircraft hangars that look pretty tacky after several years. Dropping heavy tools can chip the epoxy.

I thought about doing this myself, but after watching the installer, I'm glad I didn't try it. It would be easy to screw this up and make a real mess that couldn't be easily reversed. My guy used a commercial buffer and a scrubbing pad to clean and roughen the floor. The epoxy looks tricky to get evenly applied and has a short pot life once it is mixed, so experience is important in getting the job done right.

 

[easyrider7467]

Hello,
I'm in Sussex county..

 

[Cruzin90]

You might want to also consider a polyasparic. No hot tire marks, more flexible, and won't fade like most epoxy products.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Hello,
I'm in Sussex county..

Cool beans, we are in Long Valley.
I sent you a PM with a local installer's info.

This installer is the best around and he specializes in garages.
Good luck and give a call if you have any questions.