Anyone epoxy their gf(garage floor)?

[2010SLVRBULIT]

..thinking about tackling this, but would have to do one side @ a time(don't want to leave my cars outside/weather here is brutal). Maybe a weekend chore?

[JimE]

I've looked into it, haven't done it. It's recommended to do the entire floor at the same time as the epoxy is thick and you would end up with a visible seam. But I'm sure you could do it in sections. There are several brands/options from which to choose. The major effort is all in the prep. If the floor isn't prepped properly (ie: clean), the epoxy won't adhere properly.

[Dutchman427]

Your going to want to grind your floor to an 80 grit sandpaper surface. Sweep thoroughly. Your going to want to use Sherwin Williams ArmorSeal 1000HS. First Coat thin it 70% so it really penetrates the concrete. I run the second coat straight 1-1 no thinning. At this time, you can flake it while the surface is wet if you want. I would then topcoat the floor with 1 Coat of Sherwin Williams Rexthane. This is a one part clear coat finish. You can ad your anti-skid additive to the product.

[BMR Sales]

Prep is everything!

You can do it 1/2 at a time if you are going to use the Flakes that most Epoxy Kits have. The reason Flakes are included is to disguise seams and lap-marks. Typically you are going to do a fairly small squares (say 6'x6') and epoxy doesn't side-match very well.

I did mine about 10 Years ago, cleared it and it still looks OK. If I were to do it again I would probably do an Acid Stain or a Metallic Finish.

[45thAnniversary2SS]

I did mine almost 2 years ago and it still looks great. Do it! You should check out this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327833

[cajun1le]

I used Rustoleum Epoxy shield and the additional clear coat. It came out good except for one spot in the garage floor that had some kind of residue that did not want to go away (the stain laughed at the floor cleaner and pressure washer). The floor coating covered the bad spot but it looks like that one spot has one too many mils.... Anyways, it cleans well and hasn't started chipping or peeling.

Next year when I expand the garage I will be stripping the epoxyshield up and go with latest offerings in floor coatings from Sherwin Williams similar to what the Dutchman mentioned above.

[2ss-booya]

I originally used the rustoleum package from home depot...but ended up sanding it up and putting down epoxymaster...much happier. I'll take a picture tomorrow to show

[Iron Lung Jimmy]

I did mine a few years back and, like has been mentioned, the prep is everything. I spent two days prepping a brand new floor.

Go here - http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/ - to learn everything you would ever want to know about garage floor coatings.

Do your research and take your time... you do not want to F it up.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by 2ss-booya

I originally used the rustoleum package from home depot...but ended up sanding it up and putting down epoxymaster...much happier. I'll take a picture tomorrow to show

Did you get a Floor Grinder to get it all off or did you just rough up the Rustoleum?

[SPCBA]

The easiest garage door type coating I have used are the ones that require a damp surface, otherwise it was hard to get my garage floor 100% dry. Seems weird I know but they exist. Drying harder or easier dependin on location and season.

The trick is the prep and the quality of your materials or kit. The flakes hide a lot to be fair.

[BrianN34]

I did my garage floor a few years ago. I waited till there was going to be a really nice weekend because the weather is terrible where I live too. I purchased the stuff from Lowe's and the kit even came with aluminum oxide for non-skid.

[Nessal]

Not worth it imo. I recently redid my garage and pondered it. The cost of flooring tiles was cheaper, MUCH less work, last longer, no chance of lifting over time, and you can bring it with you if you move.

[CoupeSS]

The company I work for sales this product, it's great. I have sold it to guys that use it in airplane hangers. It's easy to use and cleans up with water. It's available in 17 colors, you can even make designs if your good with taping.

http://sealmaster.net/products/pavem...ving-sealcoat/

[Back in blk]

Originally Posted by Nessal

Not worth it imo. I recently redid my garage and pondered it. The cost of flooring tiles was cheaper, MUCH less work, last longer, no chance of lifting over time, and you can bring it with you if you move.

Question how do you clean it? Does water get underneath it.