Started my new floor (armor clad)

[Armorpoxy]

It really depends on a few things. The larger the joint the harder it is to fill them properly.

If you fill them first then if and when the slabs move from temperature swings or shifting the epoxy will crack. For this reason many of our clients don't fill them. If filling before coating use our Crack Repair Epoxy Putty or for larger cracks, Epoxy Mortar. Fill the joints with sand or backer rod foam first as support ( leave about 3/8" of depth for the filler).

If you do want to fill them after then use a color matched caulk. We can supply these special order.

If they are not that big then maybe just leave them be, they are there for a reason!

 

[4btcucv]

It really depends on a few things. The larger the joint the harder it is to fill them properly.

If you fill them first then if and when the slabs move from temperature swings or shifting the epoxy will crack. For this reason many of our clients don't fill them. If filling before coating use our Crack Repair Epoxy Putty or for larger cracks, Epoxy Mortar. Fill the joints with sand or backer rod foam first as support ( leave about 3/8" of depth for the filler).

If you do want to fill them after then use a color matched caulk. We can supply these special order.

If they are not that big then maybe just leave them be, they are there for a reason!

Thanks for the reply... It is probably best to leave them rather than risk the epoxy cracking above them later. If I wanted to order and use the garage journal discount do I call or is there an email I can reach you at specifically? Thanks

 

[Armorpoxy]

Please call to order to get the GJ discount. 908-810-9613. Thanks.

 

[Blairnr67]

Hey fellas, I'm brand new to this forum. I've been on the fence about what to do with my garage floor. I was having trouble deciding between stick on vinyl tiles, racedeck tiles, or epoxy, but I think after seeing this thread, I am going to go with epoxy. Your floor looks awesome. Thanks for the pics!

 

[Cougar125]

Following for my own garage makeover. Thanks for the write-up! Looks great!!

 

[CarCrazyRDM]

Great write up. Thanks for all the info. I hope to be making a post of my own in the coming months.

 

[LBetke]

I did use a primer. I used about 2/3 of the epoxy that came in the 600 sq ft kit.


With that much of the kit left over do you think that the 600 sq ft kit would cover my 700 sq ft garage? I really dont want to buy a whole extra kit if it is not needed. Thanks

 

[presidentjay]

Wow this looks great! I'm definitely going with Armorclad for my new garage.

 

[Chadddada]

I have all of my Armor Clad on hand now as well and will hopefully be starting my project this Sunday. I have a 720 sq ft floor that I will start a thread up for. I have 27LBS of red/white/blue flakes to go down on light gray. Flakes might be overkill but I will start testing in the closet first I guess to see what sort of coverage I get. Can't wait to get this knocked out and start using my new garage. I was looking for something that would really pop on the floor and I think this may do it.

 

[Northland1]

Looks great, what are you doing in order to protect any more cracking?

 

[krouchchocolate]

Not sure if this was mentioned in the thread, but how big is your garage? I have about a 600 sq ft garage and just wanted to order the 600 sq ft kit, but afraid that it might not be enough

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi,
If you use the recommend Armorclad Primer that extends coverage at least 25% so a single Master Kit with primer would be fine for 600 sq ft. Since the floor is primed, the 100% solids epoxy doesn't 'sink in' so it goes much farther, plus gives a better, and longer lasting outcome.

 

[jake75]

Hey guys I hadn't been on in a while. I'm Glad to see the thread is still going and getting lots of compliments. I know armorpoxy didn't have very many reviews or pics on here before i made this thread so hopefully its helped out the business a little.

As for the floor its holding up great. I work on motors and trucks for a hobby and the floor has held up to standing gas for about 10 mins as i was changing fuel rails (i didn't know i spilled) i wiped it up and the floor was still shining away. I have dropped tools with no harm to the floor. I accidentally let a rim fall to the floor and it broke of a piece of concrete from the ledge by the entry door...happy to say i was able to get the chunk that broke off put some epoxy and stick it back on the epoxy coating was not phased by the falling rim! Overall this has been a great product and im glad i used it!

 

[jake75]

Looks great....one caveat someone pointed out to me though.....
If you ever drop a small screw, nut, washer, etc. with certain color combinations it could be a nightmare to find!!!

This has also proven to be very true!!

 

[Bob!]

Hey guys I hadn't been on in a while. I'm Glad to see the thread is still going and getting lots of compliments. I know armorpoxy didn't have very many reviews or pics on here before i made this thread so hopefully its helped out the business a little.

As for the floor its holding up great. I work on motors and trucks for a hobby and the floor has held up to standing gas for about 10 mins as i was changing fuel rails (i didn't know i spilled) i wiped it up and the floor was still shining away. I have dropped tools with no harm to the floor. I accidentally let a rim fall to the floor and it broke of a piece of concrete from the ledge by the entry door...happy to say i was able to get the chunk that broke off put some epoxy and stick it back on the epoxy coating was not phased by the falling rim! Overall this has been a great product and im glad i used it!

thats some good info,as i'm currently trying to decide on which product i'm going to use. Between this post and the reply from armorpoxy i think i'm leaning more towards the armorclad.

 

[kimclark]

Great jobs! Hope you finish soon

 

[bry@n]

Your thread has me contemplating doing epoxy and using Armor Clad for my basement floor.

Not sure I would want to go with fleck or just a solid color. decisions.

 

[jake75]

Your thread has me contemplating doing epoxy and using Armor Clad for my basement floor.

Not sure I would want to go with fleck or just a solid color. decisions.

fleck really makes it nice. You dont have to go as heavy as i did

 

[Agilt]

This looks great! (And is pretty much exactly what I'm looking for too)

So looks like for a "how to" list for this:
Epoxy touch up/filler for holes
Edco grinder rental
Armorpoxy armorclad 600 sqft kit (with primer and military 2 part topcoat option)
Prime floor
Mix epoxy in smaller batches
Pour out in ribbons on floor - squeegee out, then backroll smooth
apply flecks, use pinches thrown in air (near floor/wall-edge throw at wall to get close to edge, for vertical epoxy place in hand and blow at wall)
Add anti-skid into topcoat, remix each time before refilling roller pan

 

[Pig In A Poke]

One more thing Agilt...

Have a helper or two

 

[Agilt]

Yeah that could help too

 

[krouchchocolate]

Where can you rent a EDCO grinder at anyways? I have never seen this brand at my HD.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Edco type or similar grinders are available generally at tool rental houses like Sunbelt, United Rentals, etc.

 

[mason_tay]

How does this hold up to oil and other car related liquids?


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[Armorpoxy]

Armorclad Kits are available with two types of topcoat. One, a single part urethane acrylic great for general parking and such, or the two part Commercial/Military Grade topcoat which is what we sell to car dealers and auto shops and is super resistant to most common fluids and solvents.

 

[CGLoadmaster70]

Looks amazing. Going to be going with Armor Poxy. Is the 40% off for members still in effect?

 

[Armorpoxy]

Yea the discount is still in effect. Please call to order.

 

[CGLoadmaster70]

Who do talk to. Talked with someone yesterday at AP and hey never heard of this offer for GJ members. Thanks for the support to this awesome site.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi,
Anyone in our Customer a Service Dept can assist on Tuesday when we reopen. Please call 908-810-9613. Thank you!

 

[Pasian4life]

How did I not see this. Are there any other future discount possibilities I need 1200sq ft.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi, the discount is currently 25%. Call our office to order and get the discount. Thanks!

 

[ERabbit]

How did I not see this. Are there any other future discount possibilities I need 1200sq ft.

I just got done using the master kit with primer and even with the 25% discount it is still an incredible deal for a much stronger kit than what the normal home improvement stores offer (and much cheaper than any commercial kits offered by stores in my area). Will be posting a thread soon documenting the entire process.

 

[Z2V]

Jake,
Great looking floor, job well done. I was wondering if you have a visible line where you stopped then started back with the epoxy. Like you said earlier the amount of flakes you used should hid anyway but I wasn't planning on using flakes. Because of cure time I will have to do my garage in two stages. Do you think a line would be visible had you not used the flakes?
Thanks

 

[jake75]

Just a follow up post. Floor still looks good. The top coat has held up to just about everything.The one thing is does not like is e85. Had a little bit spill out a fuel line and didn't clean it up. Top coat bubbled but did not effect the epoxy any.