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Shea
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I would recommend staying away from Rust-Oleum coating products if you want a coating that is going to last. Most of their products are residential quality DIY kits that don't last long but are fairly easy to apply. You get what you pay for in coatings. I would suggest reading the article below to learn more about what to expect from these types of kits.
The Bad Reviews of Rust-Oleum and Quikrete Epoxy Paint Kits | All Garage Floors
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I would recommend purchasing a commercial quality epoxy kit from a concrete coating vendor instead. If it's in the budget, single-part polyurea is actually one of the easiest coatings to apply and will last years. We discuss them more below.
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First, I'd let the concrete cure for at least 6 months or maybe a year. Doing so will also give a chance to see if you have water coming up through concrete and, if so, to what degree.
Meanwhile I used R-O latex on a well used and badly stained G floor that was poured in '02 (we bought the place in '13). This has held up pretty well for 6 years of its life so far. Not great, but pretty good for the weather conditions around here (S. Idaho). I'd say that 95 ~ % has held up to date.
I had great experience with the Rust-Oleum Professional coating. Take note this is the oil based product and is labeled "professional".
I have used it at my old house, new house and my dad's house. As with so many things, it is all in the prep work and following the instructions methodically.
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I have used it at my old house, new house and my dad's house. As with so many things, it is all in the prep work and following the instructions methodically.
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Shea
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It's a higher solids content (1 - 1.5 mils thicker), solvent-based epoxy with a semi-gloss finish. It's better than the water-based EpoxyShield and a better value if you are on a budget. However, it's not a "Professional" epoxy coating. It's Rust-Oleum's way of marketing it to sound as though it's commercial quality when it is not. If you want something that is "no-frills" and will last longer than 3-4 years, then it can fill the bill.
As an FYI, we get emails and questions daily from people who tried to save money on an epoxy coating like this and only came to regret it later. They are always asking about how to make it look more glossy, questions about adding clear coats because they don't like the way it looks, why does it not look like my neighbors nice epoxy floor and etc.
It’s farcical to say to say the oil based Rust-Oleum will only last 3 years, hopefully I read that wrong. Mine has served me well for over 10 years.
I attribute the success I have seen to the preparation work and following the instructions. I do believe if you don’t follow the instructions you could have a much different experience.
I can’t speak to peer pressure of wanting to keep up with the neighbors.
I don’t have any financial benefit, anything to gain or any affiliation for my recommendation. I do a lot of projects and the epoxy floor is probably one of my favorites and I like passing along how well it turned out.
Let me know if you move ahead with a kit and I could share some of the areas I focused on for the application.
Keep us posted!
I attribute the success I have seen to the preparation work and following the instructions. I do believe if you don’t follow the instructions you could have a much different experience.
I can’t speak to peer pressure of wanting to keep up with the neighbors.
I don’t have any financial benefit, anything to gain or any affiliation for my recommendation. I do a lot of projects and the epoxy floor is probably one of my favorites and I like passing along how well it turned out.
Let me know if you move ahead with a kit and I could share some of the areas I focused on for the application.
Keep us posted!
We often get asked how long will our coatings last which is a similar question to how long will a car last.
Life span is a function of the prep, type and condition of the concrete, coating used, thickness and/or aggregate added, application method, cleanliness, weather/salt exposure, temperatures, and so forth. Our most inexpensive epoxy floor will last 50 years or more in a light usage situation, while our most expensive floors could be destroyed in just a few years under extreme circumstances.
There always is a middle ground of usage, budget, etc. Also re-application of protective topcoats which can wear over time can make floors last much, much longer.
Life span is a function of the prep, type and condition of the concrete, coating used, thickness and/or aggregate added, application method, cleanliness, weather/salt exposure, temperatures, and so forth. Our most inexpensive epoxy floor will last 50 years or more in a light usage situation, while our most expensive floors could be destroyed in just a few years under extreme circumstances.
There always is a middle ground of usage, budget, etc. Also re-application of protective topcoats which can wear over time can make floors last much, much longer.
The hate on Rust-oleum, at least the "professional" line, is completely unwarranted. I do not have any experience with the water based product.
Going on 2 years now, good as the day I put it down. Admittedly, the job was 90% prep and 10% application. This is a base coat, top coat + flakes, and then a clear coat. It's all in the prep. Period.
Going on 2 years now, good as the day I put it down. Admittedly, the job was 90% prep and 10% application. This is a base coat, top coat + flakes, and then a clear coat. It's all in the prep. Period.
Shea
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Yep, the Professional version of the two is much better. The floor looks good!The hate on Rust-oleum, at least the "professional" line, is completely unwarranted. I do not have any experience with the water based product.
Going on 2 years now, good as the day I put it down. Admittedly, the job was 90% prep and 10% application. This is a base coat, top coat + flakes, and then a clear coat. It's all in the prep. Period.
The epoxy I put on my floors 30 years ago is water based Spartan New generation 100. I would use it again if I could get it wholesale like I did in the past.
I would use the better Rustoleum epoxy in a heart beat, but then I sold and applied epoxy floors years ago. I am not afraid of getting the prep done properly.
I would use the better Rustoleum epoxy in a heart beat, but then I sold and applied epoxy floors years ago. I am not afraid of getting the prep done properly.
nadogail
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I have had poor results from trying to use Rust-oleum home owner floor products in a working environment.
Have you or anyone else seen/tried the Plasticpro floor titles from Costco? (did a quick search and didn't find much)
Not trying to steal the post or anything, but I'm in a similar position and after considering the cost of material for ~800sq ft and the time required for prep and application using Rust-oleum (Done it before in half the space, I haven't had any pealing or any other issues, in this garage that is now a rental) and these floor tiles looks great without breaking the bank.
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I would recommend staying away from Rust-Oleum coating products if you want a coating that is going to last. Most of their products are residential quality DIY kits that don't last long but are fairly easy to apply. You get what you pay for in coatings. I would suggest reading the article below to learn more about what to expect from these types of kits.
The Bad Reviews of Rust-Oleum and Quikrete Epoxy Paint Kits | All Garage Floors
Why Rust-Oleum and Quikrete epoxy paint kits don't deserve the bad reputation that they tend to get. Learn how to get the performance that you pay for.
I would recommend purchasing a commercial quality epoxy kit from a concrete coating vendor instead. If it's in the budget, single-part polyurea is actually one of the easiest coatings to apply and will last years. We discuss them more below.
Why the Best Garage Floor Coating Kits are Single-Part Polyurea | All Garage Floors
Discover the secret of polyurea garage floor coating kits. See why they are easiest to apply, have the best protection and last 4x as long as standard epoxy.
I have that Rustoleum epoxy in my garage. Holding up great other than areas melted from welding or hot metal.