Just wanted to get opinions on installing garage epoxy flooring. Anyone done it themselves? It would be the first one I have ever done so debating on letting the pros do it. Not sure how much I would actually end up saving doing it myself. I would like to avoid the Home Depot products and looking at Sherwin Williams. Anybody know anyone around the Katy area that does them? Thanks for the help.
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Whether you do it yourself or have a contractor do it, the 3 most important factors are moisture, surface profile, and prep. Check moisture in the concrete by taping 12" X 12" pieces of plastic in multiple areas of the floor and leave for 24 hrs. If there is moisture present when you pull the plastic, chances are the moisture content of the slab is too high. Surface profile is how "rough" the floor is. Coatings don't adhere well to slick surfaces. The concrete should feel like 60-80 grit sand paper before applying a coating. This can be acheived by mechanical abrasion or acid etching. Most use muriatic acid, but phosphoric acid is better. Sherwin-Williams carries one made by H&C. Last is how clean is the floor. Contrary to popular belief, acid etching DOES NOT clean the floor. There are cleaners/ degreasers that will do this. The Sher-Crete from SHerwin-Williams is an outstanding product. -
I installed epoxy coat in my shop. Took my time with the prep. Easy to put down. Great floor 3 years in.Comment
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My flooring company company does it. Let me know if you want some info and a bid.Comment
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@ Cooter Truly appreciate the info.....great tip on the plastic and never would have thought about that.
@ Sticks please PM some info and pricing.Comment
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X2 ..Cooter gave spot on advice!!
if you google some you will find 2 part epoxy floor kits.. several these days come with "chips". meaning a bag of paint chips in slightly bigger than glitter size to add a show room "bam" to the coating.
Epoxy will dull and chalk quickly in areas that are hit by sunlight (UV rays).
a urethane topcoat will keep it's gloss and color if you desire that.
pre-scrub with Tide laundry detergent and a push broom to remove oil stains... deep oil, simple green overnight soak will help even better. wash out and let dry.
very important... painting the floor will make it slick (very slippery) during rain or humid nights... think about a non slip surface also.
I used salt on my first and ground up rubber on the next. (used a fertilizer hand spreader to apply after coating-rolling an area) sand will work also (apply second coat to cover sand)
the salt time i just threw it out and it left raised epoxy paint areas (the salt absorbed)
JMHOComment
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top secret products makes a VOC free epoxy that is awesome, no smell at all. I just installed some at my work and it came out good. pm me your number and ill text u some pics.Comment
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Game Time- No problem. I've sold paint and coatings for 18 years. In that time I have seen many floors get coated, and I have seen many fail. The difference is in the prep. The chips Wassaw spoke about give the floor a great look. If use use them, don't toss them towards the floor as they will clump. Broadcast them up in the air and let them "umbrella" down for a more uniform look. Good luck on your project. Let me know if you have any questions.Comment
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How big is your garage? 20x22? Bigger or smaller?Comment
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