Undecided

[Smiliesafari]

I've read almost everything that's posted here. I am still a bit unsure of what floor coating I should use. I haven't read anywhere if the epoxy will hold up to jack stands or floor jacks. I just built a 20x20 and am ready to coat the floor. My shop is not going to be a showcase. It's going to be a "work" shop. Advise please.

 

[rugerlady]

The epoxy will stand up to jacks. Lokk at our website and check out our data sheet.

 

[dandan111]

It's a hard question to answer. I'm sure all the sales people will be one this. It depends on budget to me. How much do you want to spend? Would just a sealer be enough to please you? The cheapest epoxy I would use is rustoleum pro.
If the budget is more than go for one of the great brands on here. All the sale people are sharp on this site.

 

[Smiliesafari]

I've looked at the price ranges. I don't think that the high end epoxy will be an issue. I try not to use the cheap stuff. I believe the old saying "You get what you pay for". My only real concern is how much abuse will this covering handle.

 

[PWC Repair]

I have had epoxy on my little shop floor since I started working in it. I have slid jacks, transmissions, dropped parts, spilled chemicals, etc. It still looks very good.

 

[dandan111]

Then I would go for it. It won't chip easy. I have dragged my snow blade and rode the kids snowmobile in and out a few times. I have one little smaller than quarter size spot that came up. Not sure what happened its not even a area that I'm in. Maybe the kids did something...
Who ever you go with if they say use a primer,do it.
Good luck and post a picture when it's done!

 

[Garage Flooring]

Go with a full broadcast garage floor epoxy and a high performance 100% solids EPOXY (not urethane) top coat. Pay particular attention to the abrasion resistance. Also, depending on the slab and interior temps at install, you may need something that is truly a winter grade.

People post all the time that epoxy will cure down to 50 degrees, but what is not often talked about is the fact that epoxy does not adhere well to cold concrete unless you add some wetting agents --for lack of a better simple way to put it.

 

[Shea]

People post all the time that epoxy will cure down to 50 degrees, but what is not often talked about is the fact that epoxy does not adhere well to cold concrete unless you add some wetting agents --for lack of a better simple way to put it.

I agree, most failures and appearance issues that I have come across for a winter application has been due to this very fact.

As far as your concerns about epoxy, if you go with a multi-coat 100% solids system, then you won't have problems with jacks, jack stands, tool boxes, and etc. not to mention the ease of cleanup ranging from oil spills, to wood chips and metal shavings. Another benefit that is not mentioned as much here is how light reflective a good epoxy floor can be as well.

 

[bdamico]

meh. porcelain tile

 

[Modifieddriver]

Don't coat or seal it with anything. It'll be another maintenance head ache.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Your highest abrasion resistance will be found by using a quality urethane topcoat. This will cap your epoxy. Epoxy will scratch easier without this.

 

[Jsf721]

Won't a urethane top coat yellow over a short time?

Your highest abrasion resistance will be found by using a quality urethane topcoat. This will cap your epoxy. Epoxy will scratch easier without this.

 

[bobscogin]

Don't coat or seal it with anything. It'll be another maintenance head ache.

+ 1 on that. If your going to use it as a workshop, don't put anything on it and use the money for something else.

Bob

 

[Smiliesafari]

Thank you, everyone. Do any of you sales folks have a distributor in the Orlando area? I'm ready to move on this.

 

[mge_1]

I've read almost everything that's posted here. I am still a bit unsure of what floor coating I should use. I haven't read anywhere if the epoxy will hold up to jack stands or floor jacks. I just built a 20x20 and am ready to coat the floor. My shop is not going to be a showcase. It's going to be a "work" shop. Advise please.

I'm in the same boat, can't decide. But leaning towards the ceramic tiles. Just waiting on them to go on sale in HD or Lowes. (sub 60 cents per tile).

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Urethane does not yellow. Epoxy will over time.
Urethane is not a waste and will protect your investment big-time!!