Garage epoxy flooring questions..

[adam909]

So the wife says before I plop down a large gun safe in the garage she wants to epoxy the garage floor.

So whats the go to product? How many steps should a contractor do for a good, solid epoxy floor?

Im looking to do a light tan expoxy but some of the samples ive seen isnt exactly what i thought.. Are there different styles of epoxy, are they all pretty much the same?

 

[stephenkatsea]

Curb Appeal in LHC did ours, 25 x 50 double RV garage. We've been very happy with it. A bit pricy, about $4K. But, I'd do it again. Ample drying time was vital.

 

[Bobby V]

So the wife says before I plop down a large gun safe in the garage she wants to epoxy the garage floor.

So whats the go to product? How many steps should a contractor do for a good, solid epoxy floor?

Im looking to do a light tan expoxy but some of the samples ive seen isnt exactly what i thought.. Are there different styles of epoxy, are they all pretty much the same?

Where are you located. @CoronaChris does epoxy floors.

Factory 1 Coatings – High Performance Coatings and Supplies

Epoxy Flooring, Spray on Bedliners and Commercial Grade Polymer Products.

www.f1coatings.com

 

[adam909]

Where are you located. @CoronaChris does epoxy floors.

Factory 1 Coatings – High Performance Coatings and Supplies

Epoxy Flooring, Spray on Bedliners and Commercial Grade Polymer Products.

www.f1coatings.com

North Fontana. Thanks.

 

[Meaney77]

Just my 2 cents- I had my floor done and it looks great but I dont think the durability is there that I expected. I work on cars and dirt bikes occasionally and have dropped tools, etc., I also have 3 kids that drop things including bikes, etc... and I get random scratches and chips in the epoxy. I think the floors are great and clean up really easy. They look nice when they are clean, however I dont think they are designed for durability to with stand the garage mechanic kind of person.

If I were to to it again, I would rethink it and look at doing a cool commercial grade LVT type flooring.

 

[Mandelon]

Grind the existing slab to open up the finish. Shotblasting or second best is diamond wheel
Vacuum, sweep, vacuum, blow.
Primer Coat
Base coat #1
Base coat #2
Top Coat #1 with UV
Top Coat #2 with UV


These guys sell kits delivered to your door. https://www.legacyindustrial.net/

I usually buy from Sunshine Supply.

A good job means extra steps. I did mine 20 years ago and it still looks great.

 

[Meaney77]

Grind the existing slab to open up the finish. Shotblasting or second best is diamond wheel
Vacuum, sweep, vacuum, blow.
Primer Coat
Base coat #1
Base coat #2
Top Coat #1 with UV
Top Coat #2 with UV


These guys sell kits delivered to your door. https://www.legacyindustrial.net/

I usually buy from Sunshine Supply.

A good job means extra steps. I did mine 20 years ago and it still looks great.

Curious- hows the durability?

 

[Double Live Gonzo]

I'm looking at garage floor paint & being told a Polyaspartic Floor is the way to go.

Relative just had it done and it does look great. I got a quote for $2100, $2600 if I want baseboard too. This is for a 2 car garage. Guy says in drys in about an hour.

 

[Gelcoater]

So the wife says before I plop down a large gun safe in the garage she wants to epoxy the garage floor.

So whats the go to product? How many steps should a contractor do for a good, solid epoxy floor?

Im looking to do a light tan expoxy but some of the samples ive seen isnt exactly what i thought.. Are there different styles of epoxy, are they all pretty much the same?

Don’t use the Quickcrete stuff.
It’s garbage.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

I’ve done it myself, now I gladly pay someone to do it. Our storage unit was $4000, 26 by 50, two coats of epoxy two coats of clear

 

[TimeBandit]

If you want to DIY with the good stuff: Home - Leggari

lots of videos on YouTube about the process.

 

[MooreMoney]

Having 2400sq feet done on Monday in Havasu. Last house we owned I did it myself and it wasn’t a fun project but was super durable and lasted for 5 years (then moved).

I like the look much better then concrete floors. I did look into polishing the concrete in Havasu but it cost a lot more and everyone said it wouldn’t last like epoxy. Epoxy should last for a long time of installed right.

 

[Joker]

Buy the stuff from CoronaChris or have him do it.

 

[HB2Havasu]

If you want to DIY with the good stuff: Home - Leggari

lots of videos on YouTube about the process.

Does anybody professionally install the Legarri? It looks amazing. A little over my skill level on 1400sf of garage as a DIY.

 

[River918]

We are going to have this done instead of epoxy. It’s stronger, adheres better, and is guaranteed. Costs more, but looks to be worth it. Looking at doing it next month.

JAK Concrete Coatings - Flexible & durable, 4x stronger than epoxy.

As an industry leader in one-day garage flooring , Penntek proprietary products come with numerous advantages and features that include customizable styles, extreme durability and cost-effective pricing.

jakconcretecoatings.com

 

[Double Live Gonzo]

We are going to have this done instead of epoxy. It’s stronger, adheres better, and is guaranteed. Costs more, but looks to be worth it. Looking at doing it next month.

JAK Concrete Coatings - Flexible & durable, 4x stronger than epoxy.

As an industry leader in one-day garage flooring , Penntek proprietary products come with numerous advantages and features that include customizable styles, extreme durability and cost-effective pricing.

jakconcretecoatings.com

That's the same stuff and process used at the relatives house. It does look great!!!

I'm going this route too.

 

[just_floatin]

Had epoxy applied and wanted the granite look to it so, we filled the entire epoxy floor with shake colors to match the home. 5 gallons of sealer applied.

.

 

[707dog]

Just my 2 cents- I had my floor done and it looks great but I dont think the durability is there that I expected. I work on cars and dirt bikes occasionally and have dropped tools, etc., I also have 3 kids that drop things including bikes, etc... and I get random scratches and chips in the epoxy. I think the floors are great and clean up really easy. They look nice when they are clean, however I dont think they are designed for durability to with stand the garage mechanic kind of person.

If I were to to it again, I would rethink it and look at doing a cool commercial grade LVT type flooring.

thanks for posting this was my concern and why i have not done mine although id love a nice garage floor. I'm a DIY guy oil changes, brakes...ect so dragging a floor jack around will happen & tools flying sometimes.

 

[stephenkatsea]

Curb Appeal told me our floor was impervious to everything except battery acid. After about 3 years, so far, they’ve been correct.

 

[JFMFG]

@JLG614

 

[WYRD]

@JLG614

X2 he did mine in San Bernardino, turned out great.

 

[Dan Lorenze]

At my previous house I did my own garage floors with the Behr product. I really prepped it well, degreased, etched, prime coat, top coat etc... It looked great, then it rained and hot tires pulled it right up. I was disappointed to say the least. I would definitely call a pro next time.

 

[JFMFG]

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X2 he did mine in San Bernardino, turned out great.

He did mine also. Turned out amazing.

 

[BenjaminHernmr]

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X2 he did mine in San Bernardino, turned out great. Well, we just closed on our house and I am already getting ready to start the first project. The garage is a mess and I would like to put fresh paint on the walls and use DuPont's ExpoxyCoat product to clean and paint the floors. I was thinking that the upcoming 3-day weekend would be a good time to do this. Has anybody used this product? Got any recommendations? Well, we just closed on our house and I am already getting ready to start the first project. The garage is a mess and I would like to put fresh paint on the walls and use DuPont's ExpoxyCoat product to clean and paint the floors. I was thinking that the upcoming 3-day weekend would be a good time to do this. Has anybody used this product epoxy floor coating greenville sc? Got any recommendations?

i got almost the same

 

[DLC]

What’s a good budget for a 1800 sf garage - Havasu ?

 

[JLG614]

What’s a good budget for a 1800 sf garage - Havasu ?

I'm not sure exactly what havasu companies are charging but I have come out to Havasu twice in the past month and I charge about $4 per sqft. Full flake system with griding and repairs if needed

 

[DLC]

I'm not sure exactly what havasu companies are charging but I have come out to Havasu twice in the past month and I charge about $4 per sqft. Full flake system with griding and repairs if needed

Thank you!

We are at the start of a bathroom refresher!

So ill reach out after its done

 

[D19]

I don’t really have any finished pics of my garage, buts here’s mine.

I used Versatile Expoxy kit and did it myself. They sell the entire install kit w/ tools and I rented the grinder at HD.

 

[Joker]

I don’t really have any finished pics of my garage, buts here’s mine.

I used Versatile Expoxy kit and did it myself. They sell the entire install kit w/ tools and I rented the grinder at HD.

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Typical homeowner
Looks good Dennis

 

[D19]

Typical homeowner
Looks good Dennis

Lol I really regret not taking any before pics of garage. This should give you an idea of what I started with. Tweakers had the garage wired with automotive wiring

I was half way through demo the entire house and thought “ I guess I should have taken before pics”

 

[JLG614]

I don’t really have any finished pics of my garage, buts here’s mine.

I used Versatile Expoxy kit and did it myself. They sell the entire install kit w/ tools and I rented the grinder at HD.

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You did a very nice job. homeowner or pro that is a good looking floor. You also went the correct route and used a reputable epoxy company. most people use the home depot epoxy and think its the same products we put down. I've used versatile products before, definitely a good epoxy manufacturer

 

[SoCalDave]

I've done 4 garages and about 40k sqft at work in the past 5 years and had excellent results from @CoronaChris products.

https://g.co/kgs/7tzaWM

BTW prep is the key.

 

[JL95]

I am looking to have my garage floor done soon, Can't decide on epoxy or concrete stain and seal. What are you seeing $/ft on these?
Post some floors up gentlemen

 

[CobraDave]

Had mine done recently in Mohave Valley

 

[GET SOME]

Bump... Whos the go to company in Huntington Beach.. 3 car garage.. I was going to go with metallic epoxy but sounds like if you work in the garage you will see more imperfections then standard flake.

 

[JFMFG]

Bump... Whos the go to company in Huntington Beach.. 3 car garage.. I was going to go with metallic epoxy but sounds like if you work in the garage you will see more imperfections then standard flake.

@JLG614 with signature garage design.

 

[JLG614]

Bump... Whos the go to company in Huntington Beach.. 3 car garage.. I was going to go with metallic epoxy but sounds like if you work in the garage you will see more imperfections then standard flake.

I own an epoxy company in OC. Give me a call and we’ll get you dialed in. 714-616-1411 Josh

 

[Backlash]

While we are on this topic-

Has anyone dealt with moisture coming in from the bottom exterior wall vents during rain and from sprinklers? I have no rain gutters but I do have 4 vents on my one exterior wall for the garage. 1 high and 3 low (seems like overkill). I need to get my floor coated or polished but need to solve this problem first.

Do they make vents that have flaps or hinged louvres?

i did not do any of this drywall mud either

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Thanks

Sorry I had to laugh! Jeezus it looks like a 3 year old threw that mud!