to install...or not to install????

[79mudbugg]

ok so b4 i get burned, i searched every thread on the internet, it feels like, so heres the ques. what should come first installing the lift b4 or after the epoxy floor?? i have the lift onsite, and have not worked out the details of which floor, but surely theres a better answer than just opinion!! right??? so the road i was leaning torwards was install the lift after reason being if the lift ever leaked blah blah blah...... so heres where this site is so great, i need yalls input!!! thx in advance

 

[pattenp]

Another reason for installing the lift after the floor coating is you're not left with two big spots not coated if you decide to move and take the lift with you.

 

[beelsr]

epoxy before everything else or you'll never do it.

 

[Milton Shaw]

If you are worried about moving it later make sure to drill all the way through the slab so that you can later drive the anchors down into the fill/gravel under the slab if yo remove the lift.

 

[akdiesel]

Is this a two post or four post lift?

 

[Coyote Duster]

If you are worried about moving it later make sure to drill all the way through the slab so that you can later drive the anchors down into the fill/gravel under the slab if yo remove the lift.

Won't that perforate any waterproofing (plastic) under the slab?

 

[Stee6043]

Definitely epoxy before lift..in my opinion.

 

[skyking]

Won't that perforate any waterproofing (plastic) under the slab?

usually you dont have a moisture barrier under the slab.
There are those that drill 2/3 the length of the bolt,some that drill all the way and those that believe corrosion will follow if you drill all the way. I do this a lot and I always drill all the way through. If there is a problem with the bolt ,you can just drive it all in and use another.Never had a problem!

 

[pattenp]

???? Around here a moisture barrier is required.

usually you dont have a moisture barrier under the slab.
There are those that drill 2/3 the length of the bolt,some that drill all the way and those that believe corrosion will follow if you drill all the way. I do this a lot and I always drill all the way through. If there is a problem with the bolt ,you can just drive it all in and use another.Never had a problem!

 

[Bob C]

usually you dont have a moisture barrier under the slab.
There are those that drill 2/3 the length of the bolt,some that drill all the way and those that believe corrosion will follow if you drill all the way. I do this a lot and I always drill all the way through. If there is a problem with the bolt ,you can just drive it all in and use another.Never had a problem!

Gotta say I Drill thru always and for the exact same reason and I've done well over three hundred lifts. The only floors I hate to drill in are the heated ones where the owner NEVER has a map of where the lines are.

 

[79mudbugg]

it is a 2 post lift, yeag agree with b4 cause it wont ever get done, i do have a barrier under mine, surely a hole in it wouldnt hurt that bad????

 

[buzz4041]

Epoxy first for sure. This is the first I have ever heard of drilling all the way through the slab. Most anchors work on the principle of a wedge being driven to expand and that is from the bottom of the hole. I use hilti anchor systems and never had a problem.

 

[Crusty Nut]

The primary function of a moisture barrier is to keep the concrete from curing too quickly. So, drilling a couple holes in it is no big deal. Being able to drive a unwanted or damaged anchor through the slab is a good thing.

 

[wnstwolf]

Two regrets on my build. Not painting prior to move in and not epoxying the floors before move in. As mentioned you may not do it later and it will be that much harder later.

Drilling all the way through is great unless you hit rebar amazing how it falls just where you do not want it to be and of course after 5 holes are already drilled!

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Back to the original question, I think the chicken came first and then the egg...











Epoxy the floor before the lift, it's easier to roll out that way.

 

[sublimate]

With a new floor you have to wait 30+ days before epoxy, right?
If so that might change one's decision, as you won't be able to use your lift for 30+ days (unless you're willing to install and then take back out for epoxy).