05-16-2016, 01:48 PM | #1 |
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Epoxy Floor Covering
Thinking about getting my garage floor epoxied. Anyone have experience with this? Im located about 25 miles south of Detroit.
How much should I expect this to cost for a standard two car garage? Are there any other options I should consider? Im trying to avoid just slopping a bunch of paint on the floor which is what it looks like the previous homeowner did. This has now worn off partially and looks like shit. Just looking to clean up the look with something durable.
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05-17-2016, 02:15 AM | #2 |
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Love my stained concrete floor. Does have to be clear top coated every couple years....extent of upkeep.
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05-17-2016, 10:48 AM | #3 |
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I was in the Coatings Biz for 15 years and sold epoxies. I epoxied my Garage floor and wish I hadn't! And I maintain it. It looked great for about 2 Years and then downhill. It doesn't clean up worth a damn.
If I had a Clean Slate, I would do an Acid Stain and then put a Zylene based Clear over it. |
05-17-2016, 11:14 AM | #4 |
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Not an expert but...Im perfectly happy with the rustoleum epoxy coating in both of my garages.
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05-17-2016, 11:55 PM | #5 |
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Actually I had my ENTIRE house done in stained concrete...best decision...and great price....boyfriend's brother is a painter....I say I got the "I'm sleeping with your brother discount."
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Interesting to hear the opinion on Epoxy buy someone who dealt with it professionally for a long time. Always thought that was the best way to go but evidently not.
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05-21-2016, 08:39 PM | #7 |
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What ever you do, DON'T buy a box store epoxy floor covering. I still think epoxy is the way to go, but it depends on the brand you use. I did a lot of researching before I did mine 6 years ago, and settled on Devran 224V Epoxy. I then top coated it with 2 part urathane. It still looks brand new. More expensive, but worth it. Plus, customer service is excellent. Here's a link to the online store FYI
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That does look mint. Would be super happy with that look if I could duplicate it. I'm assuming you applied this product yourself... Was it difficult? Does it come with instructions or is the product meant for a professional who knows what they are doing?
Getting my garage squared away is definitely a top priority this summer and will happen one way or another - appreciate everyone's input.
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First was a thin primer coat of the expoxy to soak in (can't remember exactly what I used- xylene?). Then the main base coat. Sprinkle the chips, and you're done until dry. I used some short pieces of 1x6 with multiple screws drilled through, then ducked taped to old pair of tennis shoes. This allowed me to walk on rolled floor for touch up, recoat, and sprinkling of the chips without F'n up the floor. Last is the Top coat of 2 part urethane. Don't plan on doing this in 1 day, as you need time for floor to dry after cleaning preping, etc. Hope this info helps. |
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Cool, thanks for sharing. I think I will give this a shot.
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I used a kit from Armor Garage a little over 5 years ago. The floor is in pretty good shape but has a few chips in the epoxy from me being careless. I like the floor, but will probably try some kind of garage tile in the future to change the look.
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06-09-2016, 11:23 PM | #14 |
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Hi... In my experience epoxy coating is a best solution to get easy maintenance, safe, easily applicable flooring. I did it in my garage from an epoxy floor contractors, Proseal Concrete Floors in Richmond Hill. If you are interested, just go through their site. You can find more information there. The slippery nature is very less for the epoxy coated floor. In my opinion, it is a good option.
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