Why use Epoxy on the floor?

[Hpozzuoli]

I think I might tackle my floor this summer in the shop. My motivation was the old oil I just took out of the Vette and knocked over. I scrubbed it up and cleaned with soapy water. Major pita.

Going forward I would think spilled oil should clean up very easy on a covered floor. My buddy painted his floor with rustoleum grey floor paint. He added the grit for some traction.

My question is why epoxy vs a paint on product. I see a lot of problems with these epoxy floors lifting and not coming out right. I figure I can touch up paint easily, but not so much with the epoxy. Can you guys educate me on the epoxy craze vs a good paint on product. Which is better and why.

 

[csp]

Epoxy that peels up is not a good quality epoxy.

 

[Foxrider64]

My research pointed to epoxy as a stronger alternative to paint. If the correct product is used and applied properly it is not just a color but a coating.

I opted to go with RaceDeck because I was worried about epoxies and paints not being able to withstand the number of tires I have on my garage floor (10 motorycles, two tractors, and a minivan- great combo). The difference in cost was minimal due to the labor was being a lot less intensive and the variations of customization is endless.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

My research pointed to epoxy as a stronger alternative to paint. If the correct product is used and applied properly it is not just a color but a coating.

I opted to go with RaceDeck because I was worried about epoxies and paints not being able to withstand the number of tires I have on my garage floor (10 motorycles, two tractors, and a minivan- great combo). The difference in cost was minimal due to the labor was being a lot less intensive and the variations of customization is endless.

You make a good point with the racedeck. I am going to look into that a little more. I have looked at forum members pics of their racedeck floors and they give you so many style options.

The only determining factor in this whole thing is time. Racedeck allows for it to be done piecemeal while paint or epoxy is a commitment to the end......then dry after.

But I do love the look of a nice smooth finished cement floor.

 

[Foxrider64]

You make a good point with the racedeck. I am going to look into that a little more. I have looked at forum members pics of their racedeck floors and they give you so many style options.

The only determining factor in this whole thing is time. Racedeck allows for it to be done piecemeal while paint or epoxy is a commitment to the end......then dry after.

But I do love the look of a nice smooth finished cement floor.

My wife- 7 months pregnant at the time- did roughly a 2 car garage without the trim by herself in about 2.5 hours. It took longer to figure out what design I wanted.

 

[Danver]

Since joining here I have seen so many great looking garages with racedeck floors and love the idea of it, but I do enough welding to think it wouldn't be the way to go for me. I know I wouldn't be diligent enough to protect the floor from spatter and sparks.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

My wife- 7 months pregnant at the time- did roughly a 2 car garage without the trim by herself in about 2.5 hours. It took longer to figure out what design I wanted.

I am liking this. We want another child so if she get pregnant soon I have her first project. In all honesty I think I might talk myself into racedeck just for the time savings.

 

[countryroad82]

I first did my shop with Rustoleum epoxy, it held up great. As a matter of fact when I pressure washed it for the new epoxy I almost didn't bother repainting it. The only reason I did was there was a lot of overspray from where that is all I do in my shop is paint.

 

[oriffx]

Racedeck is probably a better option in above cases

 

[Lhorn]

Having painted a floor with garage floor paint and another floor with an inexpensive big box store epoxy kit (the one made by Quickcrete I believe), I can say there is not doubt that on a well prepped floor, the epoxy kit is way more durable and not much price difference.

 

[Hollywood D]

I did my garage with the Rustoleum kit you can get at Home Depot. It's almost 3 years old now and has peeled in one spot where the front tire always sits. This is probably due more to poor prep on my part. I also had it in my last house and it didn't peel until about 4 years, again where the front tire always sat. It has some scratches and marks in it from dragging a jack and jack stands around on it but all in all I'd say it's held up pretty well.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Can epoxy be touched up like a painted floor could be? My fear is the first peel or scrape I will be devastated and want to fix it as easily as possible.

 

[Angelfire]

I asked myself the same question a while back. After a lot of research, I decided on doing porcelain tile. Do a search on the Flooring section and you'll find tons of info.

 

[csp]

I opted to go with RaceDeck because I was worried about epoxies and paints not being able to withstand the number of tires I have on my garage floor (10 motorycles, two tractors, and a minivan- great combo).

I don't follow that at all. A motorcycle for example, takes up ** amount of room.

The number of vehicles is relative to the space needed to house them, so how does the flooring get any more wear per sq ft based on the number of tires on the floor?

 

[SunsetsAndFriends]

I don't follow that at all. A motorcycle for example, takes up ** amount of room.

The number of vehicles is relative to the space needed to house them, so how does the flooring get any more wear per sq ft based on the number of tires on the floor?

I think the OP is looking at it from a chance perspective: more tires in the same size garage means a greater chance of tire pick-up.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

I think I might tackle my floor this summer in the shop. My motivation was the old oil I just took out of the Vette and knocked over. I scrubbed it up and cleaned with soapy water. Major pita.

Going forward I would think spilled oil should clean up very easy on a covered floor. My buddy painted his floor with rustoleum grey floor paint. He added the grit for some traction.

My question is why epoxy vs a paint on product. I see a lot of problems with these epoxy floors lifting and not coming out right. I figure I can touch up paint easily, but not so much with the epoxy. Can you guys educate me on the epoxy craze vs a good paint on product. Which is better and why.

Paint is film forming and soft/weak.
Epoxy, when done correctly, penetrates and literally becomes part of the floor. Epoxy is strong and resilient.

Paint does not perform well on walked on surfaces.

Also...my vette is a leaker too.
Paper towel and a shot of windex cleans the floor like new every time.



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[Ziggs280]

But I do love the look of a nice smooth finished cement floor.

I agree. Any sealers that are good, that you can keep the bare concrete look but are protected?

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

I agree. Any sealers that are good, that you can keep the bare concrete look but are protected?

Check into densifiers.


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[JCQuick]

My 9 year old floor in my attached garage has epoxy on it I've been happy with it its the only place I allow for doing anything that may spill oil. It cleans up verY easy.
My new garage will also have a epoxy floor just not sure whos yet

 

[InPrimer]

My 1500 sq ' floor is epoxied, been there over7 yrs, shows almost no wear, a little scraped area dragging angle iron in one spot.as stated clean up is a breeze also use a dust mop(36") to spruce up, shop vac the pile

 

[67restoproj]

I applied an Epoxy Coat floor in my shop.Turned out great, and as mentioned it cleans up well. However, It does not fair well with dropped tools(ie: hammers, wrenches), doesnt play nice with welders or floor jacks. If all your doing is parking on it or using as a show room its great, but for me next time I will go painted or just a sealed concrete. JMO