Water based epoxy?

[tom-ky]

Does anyone have any knowledge about water based epoxy? I have the opportunity to get some at a discount and wondered how good it will hold up in a garage. Looking for an easy to apply product with minimal prep. They say this is a good choice.
This is the product:
http://www.tennantcoatings.com/am-en/products/sealers/eco+lts™

 

[tncatadjuster]

Does it have the bonding additive? This is not a high build, treat it like paint and do not allow it to puddle or become thick in any area.

Careful, floor materials are no place for a bargain, you get what you pay for. Product life is important.

Good luck

 

[tom-ky]

Does it have the bonding additive? This is not a high build, treat it like paint and do not allow it to puddle or become thick in any area.

Careful, floor materials are no place for a bargain, you get what you pay for. Product life is important.

Good luck

There is a bonding agent available.
Waiting for some more details from a tech specialist on this product.

 

[regguy1]

I used Suoercoat water based, it doesn't need primer. It was put down in June 2010 and held up well, some chips on lift side but that area gets lots of abuse with repair work. See it here,
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140674

install thread on first page, prep is the most important part forget "minimal prep" any epoxy regardless of cost needs proper prep

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

In the right application they can work out fine.
As the others mentioned, prep well and install correctly.

 

[tom-ky]

In the right application they can work out fine.
As the others mentioned, prep well and install correctly.

Would it be suited for the average garage doing some mechanical repairs?
What are the pros and cons of it?

 

[Shea]

The particular product that you are looking at is a low solids (44% gray, 33% clear) water-based epoxy with a dry film thickness of only 1.3 mils. That is why it requires two coats. As a comparison, the water-based epoxy kits that you can purchase from home improvement centers (Rust-Oleum, Valspar, etc) are +/- 60% solids with a dry film thickness average of 2.5 - 3.0 mils.

I believe your biggest concern is going to be hot tire pickup. The previous mentioned coatings generally do not fair well with that, though some do better than others if the floor is prepped well. You will also experience noticeable wear within a few years or so if it's a somewhat busy garage.

These type of coatings are generally easy to apply and not very expensive.

 

[tom-ky]

The particular product that you are looking at is a low solids (44% gray, 33% clear) water-based epoxy with a dry film thickness of only 1.3 mils. That is why it requires two coats. As a comparison, the water-based epoxy kits that you can purchase from home improvement centers (Rust-Oleum, Valspar, etc) are +/- 60% solids with a dry film thickness average of 2.5 - 3.0 mils.

I believe your biggest concern is going to be hot tire pickup. The previous mentioned coatings generally do not fair well with that, though some do better than others if the floor is prepped well. You will also experience noticeable wear within a few years or so if it's a somewhat busy garage.

These type of coatings are generally easy to apply and not very expensive.

This floor had a cure and seal on it about 18 months ago. How will that affect application?
I can get enough of the coating I mentioned to do 2 coats on 1200 square feet with some left for less than $200.

Is there a better choice out there? I really don’t have anything to do much prep with.

 

[tncatadjuster]

Is there a better choice out there? I really don’t have anything to do much prep with.

Home Depot rents diamond attachments and sanders with ports, or they used to. How far from Bowling Green are you?

 

[tom-ky]

Home Depot rents diamond attachments and sanders with ports, or they used to. How far from Bowling Green are you?

I don’t see anything listed on their site at the Bowling Green store. I had looked into before, looks like I would have to go almost to Nashville.

 

[Shea]

This floor had a cure and seal on it about 18 months ago. How will that affect application?

As tncatadjuster was implying, it will require grinding to remove the cure and seal. If it's not removed, the epoxy will just peel up sometime soon after being applied. The good news is that the grinding will provide a good surface for the epoxy to bond to.

 

[tom-ky]

As tncatadjuster was implying, it will require grinding to remove the cure and seal. If it's not removed, the epoxy will just peel up sometime soon after being applied. The good news is that the grinding will provide a good surface for the epoxy to bond to.

I may just put more of their product on it this time. I am short on time and not sure about where to get anything to do any prep to it.