Recommendations on garage floor epoxy

**Fast67VelleN2O** · #1 08-17-2013, 06:39 PM

Anyone with any experience in this? Looking for tips and tricks.

-Matt

Postsedan · #2 08-17-2013, 06:44 PM

Matt,

Everything you ever need to know is right here [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=20

Dan

**Fast67VelleN2O** · #3 08-17-2013, 06:47 PM

Thanks Dan! My fiancé and I just built a house and I don't want to move anything into the garage until it's coated.

JOZW30 · #4 08-18-2013, 02:17 AM

Matt,

I've used U-Coat It and it was still in good shape after 6 years in a working garage (dragging transmissions across it, welding, grinding, etc...).

I just recently completed an acid stain, epoxy, urethane job on my new garage/shop and I used Legacy Industrial products. Everything came out great and their technical support is outstanding.

Good luck,

Joe

JOZW30 · #5 08-18-2013, 02:19 AM

By the way, if you are using epoxy and the color chips, I believe you need to let the concrete cure for 30 days or more.

They do have some clear sealer stuff that can be put down on green concrete.

Joe

**Alss** · #6 08-18-2013, 05:29 PM

I'm in the middle of doing my shop floor right now. Sherwin Wiliams ARMORSEAL 1000 HS was my choice. First coat is done..second on Tuesday. It needs two because I want it shiny. The sales guy could have sold me primer, but I knew more about the coating than he did! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif[/img] Any way..nice stuff to say the least..should be stellar when done. I'll post pics.

leach · #7 08-18-2013, 05:54 PM

I want to do my 20'X44' garage looks like it not too hard to do just have to figure if I have to use one of those sanding machines to ruff it up first or not.

**Alss** · #8 08-18-2013, 06:01 PM

My buddy has this floor machine..saved me alot of work..scrubber pad on the bottom..suction cleanup as well. Made about 5 passes, using various cleaning solutions..purple, green and finally the wash recomended by the paint manufacturer..so easy my Duaghter was helping out..well she posed for the picture at least [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

**Salvatore** · #9 08-18-2013, 07:10 PM

That looks really good Albert!

Chevyfever · #10 08-19-2013, 02:11 AM

Please do a lot of research,I used u-coat it on my new garage.
It has lifted under tires,anything will leave a mark on it.
They will give you a touch up kit,but forget their warranty they
will blame you for the problem.My floor was new, cost around $800 for
materials for 1000 sq ft.I cannot use metal jack stands, also any metal
wheels will leave marks.Only thing I like is the easy cleanup and resistance to chemicals.Maybe it has worked for others this is my experience.
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