Hello Guys,
Were is a good place to get the spiked shoes?
How many days after washing the floor can I apply the epoxy?
I found spikes at a concrete supply store - they were about $20 to $25. Instead, I went to a thrift store and purchased used spiked golf shoes for $10. Ultimately, I found the best pair of used golf shoes at a retail store (part of a chain) called "Play It Again Sports" -- they looked like hell (white patent leather wing tips) but they worked. The tip of the spikes on these were not as pointy as the spikes I saw at a concrete supply store. After walking on the main coat, I could see that true spikes would be better; after broadcasting chips, though, it didn't matter visually.
if you can afford the time, do the plastic sheet test after you think you've waited long enough after washing. Drying times in the desert (about 10% humidity) where I just did a floor were only a few days. Someone else mentioned they waited 2 weeks and didn't bother with the plastic sheet test.
I was told to do the application of each coat (I used a different product than you) late in the afternoon -- you don't want to apply the product, I was told, and have the slab warm up afterwards; you want to apply the product at the time of day when the slab is warmest.
Again, I used a different product than you will... I used a standard (9"?) roller frame and cover. If I had it to do over again, I'd get the bigger one (18"?).
I did not get a good respirator... if I could do it over again, I would spend the $35 or whatever to get an appropriate one to handle solvent fumes.
Let us know how it goes!
