First off, thanks to everyone around here for all the tips and pointers! Truly appreciated.
Well on to the story. Friend and a contractor ended up helping out and getting a Norklad 200 epoxy system for me (primer, epoxy, and urethane top coat). Primer went fine, then came the epoxy. First batch cured way too quickly (followed directions), may have been due to the container it was in, combined with the high heat and humidity. Either way, next batches were mixed in smaller amounts. Looked fine, left it, and it never dried correctly (been 7 days, really tacky). Talked to Norklad, went over, and figured out the mixing amounts must have been way off. Very nice and sent out product at a significantly reduced price. Told us to use xylene and scrape off tacky parts, then cover over. Yesterday used nearly 2 containers of xylene and big scrappers, and contractor was having major problems getting the tackiness off. Floor still really tacky in major portions (like stepping in bubblegum). Question to you guys, do we need to keep at it with the scraping or should we just get a grinder? How much tackiness can be left behind (I searched and there seemed to be varying answers on here as to that). Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Well on to the story. Friend and a contractor ended up helping out and getting a Norklad 200 epoxy system for me (primer, epoxy, and urethane top coat). Primer went fine, then came the epoxy. First batch cured way too quickly (followed directions), may have been due to the container it was in, combined with the high heat and humidity. Either way, next batches were mixed in smaller amounts. Looked fine, left it, and it never dried correctly (been 7 days, really tacky). Talked to Norklad, went over, and figured out the mixing amounts must have been way off. Very nice and sent out product at a significantly reduced price. Told us to use xylene and scrape off tacky parts, then cover over. Yesterday used nearly 2 containers of xylene and big scrappers, and contractor was having major problems getting the tackiness off. Floor still really tacky in major portions (like stepping in bubblegum). Question to you guys, do we need to keep at it with the scraping or should we just get a grinder? How much tackiness can be left behind (I searched and there seemed to be varying answers on here as to that). Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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