06-29-2007, 01:58 AM
I've received a few messages and emails about the epoxy floor so here's what's involved:
I chose epoxy because it is stain resistant. I can weld over it, roll a jack over it and if I change my mind in the future I can cover it with one of the alternative coverings that I was considering. Epoxy won't chip but it will delaminate if the floor is not prepared correctly. I'm sure correctly applied epoxy out lasts the alternatives. There are softer, prettier floors but I needed a functional industrial strength covering.
I covered a 20' x 25' area with 10 hours work over 3 days.
Day 1
Day 2[/*]
Day 3[/*]
Day 4[/*]
I chose epoxy because it is stain resistant. I can weld over it, roll a jack over it and if I change my mind in the future I can cover it with one of the alternative coverings that I was considering. Epoxy won't chip but it will delaminate if the floor is not prepared correctly. I'm sure correctly applied epoxy out lasts the alternatives. There are softer, prettier floors but I needed a functional industrial strength covering.
I covered a 20' x 25' area with 10 hours work over 3 days.
Day 1
- Get my stuff out of the garage. - 2hrs [/*]
- Scrub and power wash the floor. - 2hrs [/*]
- When dry, fill the cracks with caulk. - 2hrs
Day 2[/*]
- Mix and apply 2 gallons of epoxy, add flakes for coloration - 2 hrs
Day 3[/*]
- Apply clear coat in the morning. - 1hr [/*]
- Apply second clear coat in the evening. - 1hr
Day 4[/*]
- Drive car into garage.[/*]
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