Sanitred / Permaflex / Graniflex

[Jsf721]

These are all variants of the same product form the same manufacturer.

I have a hydroscopic pressure water problem in my garage and its messing up my epoxy coating. I had a professional (term used loosely) do a vapor test before application and was told no issue. Got a 5 year guarantee, and in less than 3 yrs had an issue. The issues are lifting and oozing of liquid out of fissures caused by water pressure.

I have been looking and learning over the last year and came up with the following options:

1. Grind off epoxy, do vapor barrier, then epoxy and hope for the best. (not a good option to me)

2. Install a race desk or similar floor. Not looking for the clicking issue or the buckling issue in the sun so I think Ill pass. Had some friends with racedeck, nice floor, looks awesome but clicking and buckling ruin the fun. I wish they could get that resolved as its the best solution requires no grinding.

3. Grind off epoxy, acid etch. apply Sanitred / Permaflex / Graniflex as directed. I am asking for a reference on this product with regards to waterproofing and then durability as a flooring surface. If I get some good references here, I may give this a shot.

Thanks !

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Have you looked into why you have so much water coming through? I would concentrate my efforts on killing the problem before treating the symptom.

There are some excellent solutions to many water vapor transmission issues but even the best has it's limit. Hydraulic pressure is one of the greatest forces on earth.

 

[Jsf721]

I do not know who to trust anymore when it comes to my floor. Tis is my 2nd floor, one I did myself, it was waterbased and not 100% and was fine until hurricane sandy. It was not the storm or water that damaged the floor, but the contractors working in there.

I decided to treat myself to the floor I always wanted and spend the $ to get a professional job. Bottom line, is they are out of business locally and not standing behind their warranty. He said you don't need a barrier, I promise, my epoxy will sink in and seal everything! He had several local references and they all checked out. I followed up and there is one that has problems like mine but the company is out of business.

This product looks like it has some promise so I am researching.

What do you suggest?

Have you looked into why you have so much water coming through? I would concentrate my efforts on killing the problem before treating the symptom.

There are some excellent solutions to many water vapor transmission issues but even the best has it's limit. Hydraulic pressure is one of the greatest forces on earth.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

We have a product that does a great job (AquaDike), after a good prep job.
However, the important message is to see if you can stop or lessen the water from becoming a problem in first place.

Check gutter drains, grading around house, etc.... improve the situation if you can before treating the symptom.