Starting to think about epoxy

[nonhog]

And here is why.......
I have a 3 stall shop 2 for working one that someday will be my showroom.
The area I want to epoxy is one of the working stalls. Actually the area I will convert to a temporary paint booth. So my thoughts are epoxy would be a great floor to spray over since it would mop up nice and be more dust free than plain cement. Also the light reflection from a light colored floor would seem nice when spraying as well as when I am under a car on the creeper.
Eyes are not what they use to be.
I'm not too concerned about overspray but would love to hear thoughts on my idea.

If I like performance maybe later I'll expand to the other stalls, or parts there of.

 

[regguy1]

I'm glad I used epoxy, here's the thread and a few before and after photos.
Clean up is great with the epoxy floor.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66867

 

[Edger]

You could just harden the first floor, or all floors until you are ready to coat them.

 

[kyles974]

I know back when I used to paint, just by adding paint to the drywall made a huge difference in seeing what I was spraying.

I would have to say it would make a big difference, but I have not use epoxy yet. Also, I would have to say where your lights are located would have an empact on how much of a difference it would make.

 

[pd59]

My only thoughts would be if you are spraying car paints thinned with harsh solvents, you may want to consider using a novolac epoxy or chemical resistant urethane topcoat.