Thought I would post since I haven’t found much information on using only the clear epoxy coating.
I got the inspiration to do a clear coating from my old YMCA. They had smooth bare concrete floors that to me looked pretty cool and industrial. I also chose this instead of the traditional gray/flakes kit since its a 2 parts solids, solvent based epoxy, which I believe is what more higher end epoxies are. I bought 5 kits to cover slightly less than 600 square feet for about $450 from Zoro.
First we moved all the stuff out of the garage. Then we vaccumed/blowered some of the debri.
We then used Oil Eater to clean and degrease the floor.
Initially I was going to rent a diamond grinder but decided to do an acid etch instead given time constraints and $$$. I used rustoleum acid etch and cleaner that comes in a gallon, took two gallons to do the whole floor. Here’s the floor after etching and drying.
The next day we mixed the first kit and started laying it down per the instructions.
Took three kits to do the first coat and we then did a second coat about 7 hours later with the remaining two kits. I believe the second coat really made the finish better since we had missed some spots. This stuff being clear makes knowing what you have covered somewhat difficult.
Here’s how the floors currently looks, drying/curing. We hope to move everything back in later today.
I’d be glad to answer any questions!
I got the inspiration to do a clear coating from my old YMCA. They had smooth bare concrete floors that to me looked pretty cool and industrial. I also chose this instead of the traditional gray/flakes kit since its a 2 parts solids, solvent based epoxy, which I believe is what more higher end epoxies are. I bought 5 kits to cover slightly less than 600 square feet for about $450 from Zoro.
First we moved all the stuff out of the garage. Then we vaccumed/blowered some of the debri.
We then used Oil Eater to clean and degrease the floor.
Initially I was going to rent a diamond grinder but decided to do an acid etch instead given time constraints and $$$. I used rustoleum acid etch and cleaner that comes in a gallon, took two gallons to do the whole floor. Here’s the floor after etching and drying.
The next day we mixed the first kit and started laying it down per the instructions.
Took three kits to do the first coat and we then did a second coat about 7 hours later with the remaining two kits. I believe the second coat really made the finish better since we had missed some spots. This stuff being clear makes knowing what you have covered somewhat difficult.
Here’s how the floors currently looks, drying/curing. We hope to move everything back in later today.
I’d be glad to answer any questions!
