Rocksolid UV resistance

[GR14]

It looks like the Rocksolid kit does not stand up to UV exposure. What do you use on the part of the slab that is outside the garage door-usually 6-12 inches is exposed?

Does the Rocksolid Clear coat have anti-UV properties?

What about using Rocksolid Concrete Coating on that part? http://www.rustoleum.com/product-ca...d/exterior-concrete-coatings/concrete-coating

Thanks for the help!

 

[Shea]

That's more of a very aggressive non-skid coating that is used for walkways, stairs, and etc. Plus, it's an expensive option for such a small area.

A much less expensive option would be to color match a concrete latex acrylic paint. Acrylic paint will not yellow in the sun. Since you will not be parking on it or spilling automotive fuels and oils on that small section, it will hold up fairly well. Plus, if it does start to wear, it's real easy to paint over to look like new.

There are other coatings available as well that are U.V. resistant and will not yellow. Nohr-S by Legacy Industrial is one. Rust Bullet provided by Garage Flooring LLC is another. I believe SPGX by ArmorPoxy is another as well. You could also apply a high solids epoxy with colored polyurethane top coat.

Just throwing some options out there if you aren't married to RockSolid.

 

[GR14]

That's more of a very aggressive non-skid coating that is used for walkways, stairs, and etc. Plus, it's an expensive option for such a small area.

A much less expensive option would be to color match a concrete latex acrylic paint. Acrylic paint will not yellow in the sun. Since you will not be parking on it or spilling automotive fuels and oils on that small section, it will hold up fairly well. Plus, if it does start to wear, it's real easy to paint over to look like new.

There are other coatings available as well that are U.V. resistant and will not yellow. Nohr-S by Legacy Industrial is one. Rust Bullet provided by Garage Flooring LLC is another. I believe SPGX by ArmorPoxy is another as well. You could also apply a high solids epoxy with colored polyurethane top coat.

Just throwing some options out there if you aren't married to RockSolid.

Thank you for the info.

I'm finding that none of the local rental places and home improvement stores have a grinder available. Most of the sealer is already worn off. Would the muriatic acid do an adequate job? How much better is a grind vs etch in this situation?

 

[Shea]

If you have any type of sealer on the concrete then grinding is really the only way to prep properly. Acid will not work on sealed concrete.

 

[GR14]

Thank you!