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kingsransomracing
02-14-2007, 09:26 AM
Ok....got the drywall up, the texture on, and the walls have been primered and painted. Next step is floor coating.
So.....
any suggestions are what brand, type? Should be 2 -part epoxy, water based, 1-part????
Thanks for all your guys help :)

yopengo
02-14-2007, 09:38 AM
Absolutely do not use the water-based epoxy. Mine peeled within 12 months and now looks like shit. Pay a pro to use the industrial epoxy system.

Havasu1986
02-14-2007, 09:48 AM
I went thru Home Depot with the 3 part. Rustoleum came out and prepped it and it came out great. This was done over 2 years ago. Some Home Depots don't have it though.

h2oski2fast
02-14-2007, 09:49 AM
Anyone do epoxy floors in the Orange County area? I have a building that needs the warehouse done, approximately 2500 sq/ft.

YeLLowBoaT
02-14-2007, 09:52 AM
VCT or a industrail epoxy.

NastyOne
02-14-2007, 10:07 AM
STA Crete 1600
2 part Waterborn Epoxy. Self leveling and easy to use.
PS. Most people that complain about products not sticking or peeling is because of bad prep. Your top coat is only as good as whats under it.

BobbyB
02-14-2007, 10:20 AM
I used to work for Costco. They use a coating on the floors in the departments that prep and package food. It was called STONEHARD. It's the shit. We decided to coat the battery changing area for the forklifts to protect the floors from the acid. It worked out great. I dunno where to find it.

Baja Big Dog
02-14-2007, 10:28 AM
Two parts grease, and one part oil.....its a fricken garage use it;)

Sportin' Wood
02-14-2007, 10:37 AM
Two parts grease, and one part oil.....its a fricken garage use it;)
Don't forget the weld splatter and divits from dropping large chunks of metel and throwing car parts as well as tools.:D

kingsransomracing
02-14-2007, 01:09 PM
Cool...thanks

Mandelon
02-14-2007, 01:11 PM
Pacific Polymers makes some good stuff. We've used their products many times with never a problem.

Beer-30
02-14-2007, 01:20 PM
I have never used it, but it is supposed to be the best of the "do-it-yourself" kits for automotive use. It's pricey, but I hear you get what you pay for.
www.ucoatit.com

Waist Deep
02-14-2007, 01:23 PM
We just did about 12,000 square for a member in Van Nuys.
Shotblasting then 2 coats of 100% solids.
Total of $13,100
Licensed and insured

callbob4homes
02-14-2007, 01:24 PM
PS. Most people that complain about products not sticking or peeling is because of bad prep. Your top coat is only as good as whats under it.
there you have it in a nutshell. I rep for a company that makes a 1 part epoxy floor paint and it works great. Key thing is prep, use an etching product first and rinse completly. Make sure the floor is dry by taping a piece of tinfoil or plastic to the surface and check in the morning. If there is condensation or moisture present, the floor is not dry. period. Most of the peeling issues come from not prepping correctly. It is not a one day process by ant means.

Caribbean Jet
02-14-2007, 01:34 PM
VCT or a industrail epoxy.
I have a buddy that does this in the OC. The company name is Decocrete Coatings.
Here's his website
http://www.decocretecoatings.com/
Ask for Mike.

Racer277
02-14-2007, 01:37 PM
We just did about 12,000 square for a member in Van Nuys.
Shotblasting then 2 coats of 100% solids.
Total of $13,100
Licensed and insured
I like your pricing! Can I get that per foot price for 1650 sq' in Havasu?:D
Seriously, that's a good price!

prosthogod
02-14-2007, 01:44 PM
I'll need ~1200sqft of garage done in havi in ~3months.

Waist Deep
02-14-2007, 02:37 PM
You can't get that price, but I'll give you a better price than most, plus it will be done right.

EmpirE231
02-14-2007, 02:56 PM
I have a good friend who does this... he's pretty much at the top pf the game when it comes to quality! did our buddy's garage and it came out awesome!!! no peeling. he can pretty much do anything with it from basic, to fully custom designed! they also do the floor coatings that looks like stamped concrete for outdoors...
check them out http://www.upcscorp.com/ ask for Austin and tell him Pat sent you!! he will take care of you :)

EmpirE231
02-14-2007, 02:58 PM
If some of you guys are really interested, you can PM me and I can try and have him call you.

Beer-30
02-14-2007, 03:07 PM
You can't get that price, but I'll give you a better price than most, plus it will be done right.
Any colors or just clear?

Waist Deep
02-14-2007, 06:42 PM
Colors and chips, but the chips are a little extra.