September 5-9, 2003

Product used was Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield Garage Floor Coating

Before

Scrub, Rinse, Scrub, Rinse... I don't think we will ever get it done! Four hours of cleaning!

After Epoxy

Okay, maybe it was worth it...but that concrete edge has to go!

Close-up!

God help me if I drop a screw!

Finished!

The REAL finished product!

Yeah, take a good look. It won't be that clean after I unload the dining room and kitchen!

Wish I could have this much space to work all the time, but alas the wife doesn't like my Craftsman Tool Boxes, Compressor, etc. in the kitchen :-)


Many asked, so here you go.

I was first looking at a product called U-Coat-It. It looks good, but the materials for my garage would have cost $750. That's a lot of track days :-)

So I used Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield Garage Coating. http://www.rustoleum.com It is impervious to gas, oil, brake fluid. I did a lot of research, and even had a neighbor who did it so I could see the results first hand. BTW, he used the tan. I think the gray looks MUCH nicer. It was purchased at Lowe's for $55 a kit and each kit covers about 250 sq. ft.

Floor Prep:

First I scrubbed down with Simple Green. This removes any oil. Double rinse and squeegee. Then I used the cleaner that came with the kit (powder, mixed with water and has a mild citric based acid in it), and sprinkled it with a watering can over the entire floor in sections, scrubbing and rinsing as I go. I then rinsed twice again. I let it dry overnight. The next morning, I used epoxy concrete patch and filled in some of the air holes from when the floor was poured. This stuff sets in 5 minutes. I waited an hour and sanded it even to the floor. At about noon that day, I mixed the first gallon. It says to start cutting in the edging after 30 minutes and rolling on after 60 minutes (to let the epoxy activate). I talked to Rust-Oleum and the tech told me to start edging immediately and roll on after 20 minutes in the temps we had (80's). When the first can is down to half, mix the next can so it can set up. You want to work in 4x4' sections keeping a wet edge. Sprinkle the flakes in as you go. Total time to roll on was only about 1.5 hours. That included edging.

You won't be disappointed! The garage even feels different. You don't feel like you are walking in dirt all the time. Also the dust from the concrete has stopped!

You can mix 200 grit mica in the paint for no slip, but if you do you can't use the colored flakes as they will sit on top of the grit. The chips actually give it some grip.

Hope this helps! Feel free to ask any questions.

PS, it comes with a video.

 

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