skibuggy

I am getting ready to finish off my new garage and wanted to hear some of your experiences using epoxy finishes. let me know which products you would recommend and which to stay away from. thanks
Cenk

Tom (90Carat)

It is kinda crap, really. I have used it on a few different floors, and followed the instructions to a T every time. With our road situation, it gets chewed up where you park your car. Also, even with the chips, it is scary slick when it is wet.

If you are serious about using epoxy, find a professional to do it. They cost a ton more (labor and a different process), but the finish is much more durable.

Pat

If you're going to do it, only use the best stuff. Hire someone for an industrial coating (mad fumes), or go to someplace like Sherwin Williams and talk to the manager or external wholesaler that works with industrial products. They make stuff you can drive loaded forklifts over with no problem. That's the good stuff.
Just imagine if you use a cheap product, it starts peeling, then you have to try to remove it all. Ick.

brian@avalonmotorsports

install was pretty simple. It is industrial and made to last, and frankly quite a bit more expensive than the Home Depot variety, but it is 100% Epoxy. Their customer serivce was amazing as well.

Pat

Two part epoxy? That's the good stuff.

ShowMeData

I've been happy with it. Cost me IIRC ~$1.70/sf, which was a little higher than some quotes because he shot-blasted the floor instead of acid-washing. 3 years in and only one small peel of about 2 square inches (out of 700sf total).

They are making good results now with polyurethane coatings, too, which are more moisture-tolerant and less toxic to install. If you have too much moisture seeping up thru the slab, epoxy is doomed and poly is recommended.

If I did it again with epoxy, I would pay the extra $.30/sf for the "100% solids" material - you get a thicker final film and smoother surface.

skibuggy

has anyone used the rollout mats? they are about the same price (or cheaper) and at least you can take it with you when you move to a new house. I recently requested some samples:

http://www.jnkproducts.com/garage_floor_mat.htm

cheers
Cenk

skibuggy

I just checked out your website, congrats on the new ownership. I would like to check out the floor and talk to you about supercharging e46 wagons. What are the shop hours?
Cheers
Cenk

ELUSIVE

<center><img src="http://www.whapp.com/pictures/garage2.jpg"></center><p>Non epoxy based
You can drive in the garage in 24-36 hours.
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brian@avalonmotorsports

Most definitely and thank you. Usually here from 8:30-6 or 7. Come by anytime.