Shower floor epoxy or not?

[Bluewaterfishn]

Any advice or comments with epoxy on a shower floor? Recommended or should I just stick with tile? I am thinking tile would be safest but like the look of epoxy.
Will polyurethane top coat hold up to the water?
thanks,
Kevin

 

[benwah]

If you do decide to put epoxy down I would suggest adding some non skid in there, I like the 320 grit personally. I would add it in 2 coats.

No need for a polyurethane in a shower. Epoxy performs great in wet environments and there is no need for UV protection.

I'd suggest a grind for surface prep also.

 

[Bluewaterfishn]

If you do decide to put epoxy down I would suggest adding some non skid in there, I like the 320 grit personally. I would add it in 2 coats.

No need for a polyurethane in a shower. Epoxy performs great in wet environments and there is no need for UV protection.

I'd suggest a grind for surface prep also.

So, your suggesting epoxy coating by itself with no polyurethane top coat? There actually is a small obscure window in the shower area. Probably not enough light to effect the epoxy. I have always been under the impression I needed a polyurethane top coat. Sounds like something that will work!
thanks for suggestion

 

[jayoldschool]

I did tile, with epoxy grout. This was the advice of my tile guy.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

You can do it, use a 100% solids epoxy and run it up the wall a bit so there is no seam where the water tends to pond. Seal the top of the cove well so water can't get behind it and do a good job around the drain as well.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi
While epoxy would work and we have done, a better choice is Urethane Mortar which is a hybrid epoxy product and MUCH more moisture tolerant, and now is standard in most commercial kitchens due to it's better moisture handling qualities and thermal shock resistance.

We do offer small kits of this, contact us directly if any interest.

 

[Bluewaterfishn]

So, I have decided to go with Iso-Tek 8100 as a sealer with 2 coats. Then top that with 2 coats of WEAR-TEK 4400 Urethane from Ghostshield.
I am reading different application instructions and looking for some clarification please.

For the sealer application I am suppose to apply both coats with 3/8 nap roller and the second coat before the first one dries so it is absorbed in the concrete, correct? On urethane I understand to wait 24hrs before first coat and then apply second coat after first one dries. I will also be spreading some aspergrip in the urethane. Would the aspergrip go in the first coat of urethane and encapsulate with the second? It has been suggested the aspergrip go in the second coat. So, I'm not sure?
Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.
thanks