rustbullet install, on exposed apron?

[madmaxnj]

I am getting ready to install rustbullet on my garage floor this weekend. 2 coats of the base and 1 coat of clear with antiskid are planned. The garage floor extends maybe 6-8" past the garage door into the elements. Originally I was just planning on doing rustbullet all the way to the edge. But I was watching a youtube video and the guy installing it said he did that, but he shouldn't have. Rustbullet looks to be some heavy duty stuff. But will it not survive under the elements? I am in the northeast, so it will see snow.

If I should not do the rustbullet to the edge, i was thinking of masking off the outside with the garage door closed, then opening it to paint. So the rust bullet will be under the garage door and stop just before it is exposed. Is this good, or should I have the rustbullet stop just before it goes under the garage door?

How is it pulling up the tape after putting down 3 coats of rust bullet? The stuff looks hard when it dries. Will I be able to pull the tape easily after 3 coats, or will I have to pull up the tape after each coat so I'll be able to get the tape up?

The garage is 24w x 32d. So I was planning on working 8' sections back to front (working 4x4 sections at a time), so 3 stripes back to front. That way when the first stripe is tack free (whereas the 3rd may still be tacky) I can start the next coat. I did buy the spiked shoes for when I'm laying down the 2nd and 3rd coats.

TIA

 

[Garage Flooring]

I am getting ready to install rustbullet on my garage floor this weekend. 2 coats of the base and 1 coat of clear with antiskid are planned. The garage floor extends maybe 6-8" past the garage door into the elements. Originally I was just planning on doing rustbullet all the way to the edge. But I was watching a youtube video and the guy installing it said he did that, but he shouldn't have. Rustbullet looks to be some heavy duty stuff. But will it not survive under the elements? I am in the northeast, so it will see snow.

If I should not do the rustbullet to the edge, i was thinking of masking off the outside with the garage door closed, then opening it to paint. So the rust bullet will be under the garage door and stop just before it is exposed. Is this good, or should I have the rustbullet stop just before it goes under the garage door?

How is it pulling up the tape after putting down 3 coats of rust bullet? The stuff looks hard when it dries. Will I be able to pull the tape easily after 3 coats, or will I have to pull up the tape after each coat so I'll be able to get the tape up?

The garage is 24w x 32d. So I was planning on working 8' sections back to front (working 4x4 sections at a time), so 3 stripes back to front. That way when the first stripe is tack free (whereas the 3rd may still be tacky) I can start the next coat. I did buy the spiked shoes for when I'm laying down the 2nd and 3rd coats.

TIA

I would highly advise against installing it on the exterior concrete.

I would pull up the tape between coats

 

[bullnerd]

Where in Jersey are you Max?

There's a picture here somewhere of a small apron coated with RB exposed to sunlight and it turned yellow.

 

[madmaxnj]

Okay, so no rustbullet outside, and after thinking about it, no rust bullet under the garage doors either. I'll stop just at the edge where it would meet the garage door when closed, but not under the garage door. This way I don't glue my garage doors shut

Where in Jersey are you Max?

There's a picture here somewhere of a small apron coated with RB exposed to sunlight and it turned yellow.

I'm in Morris county. I've read your build thread quite a few times

 

[bullnerd]

Okay, so no rustbullet outside, and after thinking about it, no rust bullet under the garage doors either. I'll stop just at the edge where it would meet the garage door when closed, but not under the garage door. This way I don't glue my garage doors shut



I'm in Morris county. I've read your build thread quite a few times

Yeah, that sounds like the best bet to me too. I am probably going to give RB a try too.

That's cool. Its been slow going! Hopefully pick up again soon.

 

[Garage Flooring]

If you are looking at RB hold off a month or so. Something is changing... again... but this might be for the good

 

[DynoDave]

Damn...I had hoped to do the approach to my shop in that.

I would highly advise against installing it on the exterior concrete.

What are the issues with it in an exterior application?

I see discoloration listed as a possible issue. To be honest, I'm not too concerned with that, as long as it remains mechanically sound.

 

[Garage Flooring]

Damn...I had hoped to do the approach to my shop in that.



What are the issues with it in an exterior application?

I see discoloration listed as a possible issue. To be honest, I'm not too concerned with that, as long as it remains mechanically sound.

The product should not discolor * if protected from direct sunlight during cure. The bigger issue is moisture coming up. We suggest against it. If you decide to do it you need a saw cut between it and the main floor -- so if it fails it does not take your floor with it. I SIMPLY WOULD NOT DO IT.


*Coatings will fade differently inside versus outside. Every coating, including Kynar paint has an acceptable level of fade. Products used outside will fade faster than those used inside -- UV or not

 

[GrabberOrange69]

If you are looking at RB hold off a month or so. Something is changing... again... but this might be for the good

So has the change occurred - new product available?

 

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