Rustoleum Epoxy Floor Kit Issue

[MBlackFF]

I’m new to this forum and I know there are posts on this kit and similar kits but I wanted to post about an issue I’m having with it and see what others have to say about it. I prepped the floor like OCD style and the floor was already in good shape to begin with. I also followed the mixing and time to let it sit after the mixing before application. The issue I’m having is the color being different shades. I only used the one gallon of the gray so it’s not from separate batches. The first pic is after the first coat and the second is after doing a second coat and it STILL is off a little ��

I still want to lay down a clear. I saw guys talking about the polyurea vs the epoxyshield clear. I have (2), 2 car garages and one has tile floor and that’s the one I’ll have my man cave in, this one will be mainly for 2 of our cars and a few cabinets so nothing too crazy. Would the epoxyshield be sufficient for that?

Thanks for input on this

 

[flynavy812]

Do you have a photo of your garage before? It looks like a distinct pattern so I'm curious if it was something with the concrete that somehow caused this. I noticed shade difference as I applied and it was drying but for the most part it came out even.

 

[MBlackFF]

Do you have a photo of your garage before? It looks like a distinct pattern so I'm curious if it was something with the concrete that somehow caused this. I noticed shade difference as I applied and it was drying but for the most part it came out even.

No I don’t have before pic. We just bought this house and I’m trying to do this before we move in. The surface was in good shape but I still did all the recommended prep work and pressure washed it. There were no chips or cracks in the concrete and no oil building

 

[MBlackFF]

Do you have a photo of your garage before? It looks like a distinct pattern so I'm curious if it was something with the concrete that somehow caused this. I noticed shade difference as I applied and it was drying but for the most part it came out even.

As much as I’d ABSOLUTELY HATE to, I almost feel like I need to go over the lighter area one more time and maybe then it’ll look right. I have enough product left but not sure if I have any patience left. I’m prepping and painting the walls in both of my garages and doing a 2 tone paint job (white/grey) with 4” black diamond plate all the way around so I have A LOT of work to do and this **** is killing my timeline on getting that done.

 

[Slowgsr]

The epoxysheild solvent clear does a great job giving a uniform appearance. Just be very sure you don't miss any spots, and try to roll it on generously. Also the kits don't seem to yeild as much sq footage as listed.

 

[MBlackFF]

The epoxysheild solvent clear does a great job giving a uniform appearance. Just be very sure you don't miss any spots, and try to roll it on generously. Also the kits don't seem to yeild as much sq footage as listed.

You think it would make this much of a difference in shade look uniform? I feel like I need to go over the light area again to make sure. I’d hate to put that clear on and make this permanent without needed a concrete sander to fix it.

 

[Viper98912]

I'm honestly a little confused; pic 1 it looks extremely well defined (square shape) and then pic 2 it looks pretty even - I'm not sure what I'm looking for in pic 2.

I've used the Epoxyshield ("professional") four different times now in different places, every time with excellent results (for the price of course, there's always better if you spend more). One coat of the color is terrible because it spreads so thin. You definitely need 2 coats to get it even color all the way across. Then 1 coat of the epoxyshield clearcoat and you should be good. Be sure to constantly mix the sand around in the pan because it settles very quickly. If not you get very coarse areas of sand from when you're reaching a certain part of the pan. If you don't use the sand and then you have water on the clear, you will definitely slip and fall (I have).

 

[MBlackFF]

I'm honestly a little confused; pic 1 it looks extremely well defined (square shape) and then pic 2 it looks pretty even - I'm not sure what I'm looking for in pic 2.

I've used the Epoxyshield ("professional") four different times now in different places, every time with excellent results (for the price of course, there's always better if you spend more). One coat of the color is terrible because it spreads so thin. You definitely need 2 coats to get it even color all the way across. Then 1 coat of the epoxyshield clearcoat and you should be good. Be sure to constantly mix the sand around in the pan because it settles very quickly. If not you get very coarse areas of sand from when you're reaching a certain part of the pan. If you don't use the sand and then you have water on the clear, you will definitely slip and fall (I have).

Picture 1 was after the first coat and #2 is after the second. In the second pic you can see the entire way across in the bottom part of the pic and a rectangular area just above that. Thanks for the advice, do you have a pic of your finished garage floor?

 

[Viper98912]

Sorry for the slow reply, attached a pic

 

[benwah]

I would suggest saving a lot of time and effort and just roll two coats of a pigmented polyurethane over the floor. Give it a nice scuff and solvent wipe first.

 

[ryan1000]

I would suggest saving a lot of time and effort and just roll two coats of a pigmented polyurethane over the floor. Give it a nice scuff and solvent wipe first.

and abandon the flakes?

 

[benwah]

and abandon the flakes?

I thought the floor was single color no flake, my bad.