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The Best Epoxy Floor Coatings
If you need advice on What is the Best Concrete Epoxy Coating for you and the proper amount of product to buy and prep with, please ask below in the comment area. Please describe your concrete coating project as thoroughly as possible.
Epoxy Floor Coating Review
Concrete comes in many surface types and typically needs to be sealed or coated to prevent deterioration over the years. One of the more popular concrete coatings types is Epoxy Coatings. It has been proven these coatings are some of the most durable concrete coatings. Epoxy Coatings can be used for both interior and exterior applications, but most are used for interior or covered surfaces. Ideal for concrete types such as garage floors, warehouse floors, industrial floors, shop floors, basements, concrete patios, and concrete countertops.
Concrete is very porous and can be prone to degradation from Water, Ultra Violet Radiation, wear, and tear, etc. By using Epoxy Concrete Coatings, you can prolong the life of the concrete surface while making it easier to clean.
The Top 3 Epoxy Floor Ratings Reviews in 2023
1. Restore-A-Garage Epoxy Coating Rating – Best Overall Epoxy Garage Coating
Restore-A-Garage Epoxy Coating Review
Restore-A-Garage is an advanced, water-based, Concrete Epoxy Floor Coating System used for maximum protection and longevity. Restore-A-Garage Epoxy Coating is a 100% solid, high build garage floor epoxy coating that undergoes a chemical reaction that results in a thick coating, tightly bonded to the prepared surface. Restore-A-Garage Epoxy Coating will protect against abrasions, stains, impact, and chipping AND IS resistant to moisture, dirt, chemicals, and salts, making it ideal for those living in climates where rain and snow are common as the seasons change.
Where To Find: Restore-A-Garage Epoxy Coatings
Coating Type: Two-component, Epoxy 100% Solids. 12 different color options.
Types of Substrates: Garage Floors, Basements, Shop Floors, Warehouse, Counter Tops
Coats Required: 1 coat
Coverage Per Gallon: 200-250 sq. ft per kit
Application Tools: Squeegee and Roller
Dry Time: 12-24 Hours
Cleanup: Water
Manufacturer: RAD OPW LLC
ConcreteSealerReview.com Rating (On a Scale of 1-10): 8.8
See Review Article Here: Restore-A-Garage Epoxy Coating Review
2. Rust-Oleum RockSolid Epoxy Rating – Best of the Cheap Epoxy Coatings
Rust-Oleum RockSolid Epoxy Review
Rust-Oleum RockSolid 76 oz. Gray Polycuramine 1 Car Garage Floor Kit (2 Pack) offers average durability. Resists salt, oil, gas and other harsh chemicals. Works on workshop floors, garage floors, and other interior concrete surfaces.
Where To Find On Google: RockSolid Epoxy
Coating Type: Two-component, Water-Based Epoxy 90% Solids
Types of Substrates: Garage Floors, Basements, Shop Floors
Coats Required: 1 coat
Coverage Per Gallon: 200-250 sq. ft per kit. Actual in test 150 Sq Feet.
Application Tools: Roller
Dry Time: 12-24 Hours
Cleanup: Water
Manufacturer: Rust-Oleum
ConcreteSealerReview.com Rating (On a Scale of 1-10): 6.9
See Review Article Here: Rust-Oleum RockSolid Epoxy Review
Rust-Oleum EPOXYSHIELD Review
3. Rust-Oleum EPOXYSHIELD Rating
EpoxyShield® Water-based Epoxy Garage Floor Coating is a two-component, water-based epoxy floor coating designed for finishing concrete garage floors that are in good sound condition and are free of curing agents and sealers. It is not intended for use on unsound previous coatings or floors that have a moisture problem.
Where To Find On Google: Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield
Coating Type: Two-component, Water-Based Epoxy 55% Solids
Types of Substrates: Garage Floors, Basements, Shop Floors
Coats Required: 1 coat
Coverage Per Gallon: 200-250 sq. ft per kit
Application Tools: Roller
Dry Time: 12-24 Hours
Cleanup: Water
Manufacturer: Rust-Oleum
ConcreteSealerReview.com Rating (On a Scale of 1-10): 6.7
See Review Article Here: Rust-Oleum EPOXYSHIELD Review
Honorable Mention for Clear Top Coat
Restore-A-Garage Clear Top Coat is a ZERO VOC high performance and high solids 2-component, waterborne aliphatic polyurethane. This unique non-yellowing coating comes in a GLOSS or SATIN finish that remains non-chalking and has superior UV resistance. Restore-A-Garage Clear Top Coat offers performance characteristics typical of high quality, 2-component, solvent-based, aliphatic urethane coatings but provides excellent durability and UV stability without strong odors.
Pro Tip: Use Restore-A-Garage Clear Top Coat as a finish or as a maintenance topcoat over the Restore-A-Garage Epoxy Coating or any other Epoxy Coatings. Restore-A-Garage Clear Top Coat can also be used as a clear coating for your interior bare (no prior coatings) concrete and garage floors.
- Where to Buy: Restore-A-Garage
- Product Type: Gloss or Satin Concrete Top Coating
- Available Sizes: 1.5-Gallons
Why use an Epoxy Concrete Coating?
The main reasons to Epoxy Coat your concrete are:
- Preventing hairline cracks due to water expansion during freeze/thaw cycles.
- Prevent water penetration and seepage of water through walls and foundations.
- Drastically enhances the appearance.
- Prevent damage from deicing salts during winter months.
- Provide protection from “Pitting” or “Spalling” or deterioration of the concrete, causing chunks of the concrete to separate from the concrete structure.
- Easier to Clean and Maintain the surface.
Concrete Epoxy Floor Coating Reviews?
Not all Epoxy Coatings are made the same. Epoxy coatings come in both water-based (watered down) and 100% solid resin-based formulas. The generic water-based formulas are sold at big box stores and the high-end 100% solid epoxy coatings are sold by individual concrete coating manufacturers that specialize in making these coatings.
Can you Find High-End Epoxy at Home Depot or Lowes?
We have not had much luck with the Big Box Store Brands that are sold as DIY Kits. Brands such as Rust-Oleum, Valspar, Quickcrete, and Epoxy Shield have a short life span and wear/peel in a short period of time. The DIY Kits sold at Big Box Stores are more or less thick paints only and will never perform as well or have a long lifespan.
What are the Best High-End Epoxy Coatings?
The Best Epoxy High-End Coatings are 100% solid, high build garage floor resin-based coatings that undergo a chemical reaction that results in a thick coating, tightly bonded to the prepared surface. These coatings are 2 part systems that, when mixed, catalyze into a superior thick bond that is 4-5 stronger than the DIY Epoxy Kits sold at Big Box Stores. The 100% solids Resin-Based Epoxy Coatings are what we use as contractors and are what any quality professional will use. While mostly sold to professionals, the 100% Solids Epoxy Coatings can be used by homeowners that expect their coating to last for many many years.
Will Epoxy Coatings Prevent Slipping?
Yes, quality epoxy coatings will prevent slipping. You can add decorative Fleck and Grip to your epoxy if needing additional traction.
Will Epoxy Coatings Prevent damage from deicing salts during winter months?
Yes, the epoxy coating will prevent salt erosion and other damage that can be tracked into your garage from vehicles.
Need Help Picking out the Best Epoxy Concrete Coating?
Feel free to answer the questions below in the comment area and we will suggest some options of what coating type and brand you should use and how much to order. We will also offer suggestions on the proper prep needed.
- Interior or Exterior concrete surface?
- Square Footage of Area to be Coated?
- Appearance desired? Gloss, Color, Flecks?
- Type of surface? Garage, Basement, Shop Floor, etc.
- Has a previous coating been used before?
- Any oil or grease spills?
Please include any additional information that would be useful! Pictures will help as to the proper prep needed.
Make Sure to Include Answers to the 6 Questions in Comment Area Below!
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As an article and comment contributor to the site, Scott has been around the pressure washing industry since attending college. In 1993 he started his first company called Oakland Pressure Wash specializing in exterior pressure washing, concrete sealing, and deck staining. That company evolved into OPW L.L.C. shortly thereafter concentrating more on exterior restoration. Scott and his restoration Michigan company have restored over 10,000 projects in the Metro Detroit area since the early years. He has become an authority in the restoration industry and has contributed to numerous restoration forums and informative sites.
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Looks great! Thanks for sharing!
I have a two car garage (20 x 23 feet) and bought six gallons of Restore-A-Garage in Canadian gray. You could probably get away with 3 gallons if ok with a thinner coat. Would be hard to apply that much in the 30 minutes you have to work. Six gallons gave a great thicker coat that was easier to apply. Applied three gallons at a time. Get a squeegee and 18inch roller 3/8″ semi smooth surface roller worked well. I would add to their instructions to pour on concrete, squeegee, then do edges with smaller roller/paint brush, then spread and… Read more »
I have a workshop that is 1200sqft.. epoxy will be coated interior flooring. it will be used for car work, so oil spills etc, concrete is freshly done new and has no previous coatings. Which commercial grade epoxy would be good to use that will last ?
The best option is the Restore A Garage epoxy.
I have a new garage 247 sq ft total with the sides.What is the best product to apply?Moderate garage use for a car storage.
See the Restore A Garage: https://www.restore-a-garage.com/restore-a-garage-epoxy.html
Hello There , I have constructed “Summer House” with attached “Wet Room” and am thinking to use Epoxy flooring to give a Metallic look (in my Hall and wet room).
Hall size is 30 Square meter and has underfloor heating while wet room 3 Square Meter) Do you think it is a good idea?
Thanks
Saf
If that is the look you want then yes, it will work.
I have a new concrete floor, about 1250 sq. ft. I’m looking to coat it with epoxy. I’ve seen floors that just didn’t seem to have enough coverage of flakes. I’m going for a “high density flake” look on my floors as I think aesthetically, it’s much better looking. How can I make sure to purchase enough (both flakes and epoxy)?
See here for some tips: https://www.restore-a-garage.com/restore-a-garage-epoxy/restore-a-garage-decorative-fleck/flypage.tpl.html
scroll down and you will see how much to buy.
3 season porch and exterior use. Outside concrete pad 196 SF, 3 season porch around 300-400SF.
Desired appearance: beige flat (flat not a requirement but preferred), don’t care about flecks/no flecks.
Porch and outdoor pad, concrete. They are currently painted, and one has anti-skid paint (with sand added). Should not have oil or grease spills as no autos being driven there.
Been looking at Rustoleum yet there are many steps for correct application, total cost about $550, professional charging me $1550, but concerned longevity of each option (DIY or professional).
You will need to grin off the current paint first. Look at the Restore A Garage coating for the epoxy. They have a Beige color.
I have a large garage in northern Illinois. I have painted it with Big Box Store Brands over the years. I have salt pits from the snow. What is the best recommendation to use to fill in the small pits and then epoxy over. It is a very Large Side Load 2.5 car garage with four section of small pits from the salt.
You will have to grind off the paint first:
https://www.concretesealerreview.com/how-to-remove-an-epoxy-coating/
Use the Restore a Garage Epixy after and their Ranger Patch to fill.
https://www.restore-a-garage.com/
I am putting up a 30’x50′ metal building, do I need to wait for the concrete to cure?
Yes.
We have a small cement porch with 2 steps. Never been painted before but could use some TLC. It’s exposed to rain and snow. What do you recommend
Try the Restore A Garage epoxy coating.
Interior, 1800 Sq ft, classic black and white checkerboard for a high traffic commercial restaurant dining room. A few grease stains. Had VCF, which has been removed and glue scraped, will diamond grind when other construction is done.
Use the Restore-A-Garage epoxy coating.
We are leasing a new space with about 3000 sq ft, It will be a new pour but the landlord wants us to seal epoxy the floors to prevent contamination. It will be used as a auto repair business with heavy traffic. We are trying to avoid paying a contractor to do this for to at least get us by for a few years to save capital. What would you reccomend?
Try the Restore-A-Garage coatings: https://www.concretesealerreview.com/restore-a-garage-epoxy-coating-review/
I just acid stained a 16×20 interior room. It will be a master suite with a jacuzzi tub/shower/ washer and dryer and bedroom. The concrete was about 30 days old. I want something that will shine and keep a high gloss finish which really enhances the acid stain. I used the clear 2 part epoxy Val spar or Rust-Oleum on another area and it looks great but is easily scratched. What would you recommend for this? The color of my acid stain came out just as I wanted! Pictures are dry and wet after mopping. I want it to look… Read more »
Try this in gloss: https://www.restore-a-garage.com/restore-a-garage-epoxy/restore-a-garage-clear-top-coat/flypage.tpl.html
I currantly have one of the box store floor coating brands on my garage floor now and its peeling and stained. With the proper prep work can I apply your product over top of this or do I have to grind it down to bare concrete again and if so what is the correct procedure?
You will have to grind off the old coating first.
https://www.concretesealerreview.com/how-to-remove-an-epoxy-coating/
Thanks Scott
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1) exterior 2) 90sf 3) surface- slip resistant as much as possible. 4) Exterior walk out basement pad w/ foundation walls 5) No previous coatings. 6) no grease or oil
I have a walkout basement and the concrete pad has cracks. I would like to cover the pad with the best exterior epoxy product. I understand the prep is important. I will fill/repair the cracks prior to applying the coating. The area doesn’t get much sun. Just during the 3 summer months (Chicago suburb). Any product recommendations? 9’x10’ area Also any recommendation for the foundation walls of the patio, either epoxy or paint that can be applied?
Thanks
Ted
While you can use epoxy outside in some cases, we do not suggest it. Epoxies are really for interior floors. Epoxy coatings outside will fail faster than compared to the interior. This would more or less be due to the freeze/thaw of your weather and the concrete foundation will continue to crack through the years causing the coating to fail. If you want to still go ahead with epoxy, then understand you will need to prep and recoat every 3-5 years.
Look at the Restore-A-Garage epoxy coatings. Just use regular concrete paint for the foundation walls.
Thank you for your time in answering my question. Now I know what route to take.
1) Interior. 2)750 3)Color semigloss 4) Shop floor. 5) Sealed concrete 6)No
Try the Restore A Garage epoxy coating in clear if you just want a shine and no color.
Interior, 850 sf, garage, gloss, blue, chips, previous paint, no grease
Restore A Garage in Ford Blue color: https://www.concretesealerreview.com/restore-a-garage-epoxy-coating-review/
1)interior 2)3 car garage 3) flecks 4) new build house garage 5) no 6)no
Look at the Restore A Garage products.
Interior or Exterior concrete surface? Interior Square Footage of Area to be Coated? 1400 sq ft Appearance desired? Gloss, solid or light flecks Type of surface? New Basement Floor Has a previous coating been used before? None Any oil or grease spills? No. Drywall dust and a few spots of drywall mud is all that has ever been on the floor. The majority of the basement is all open, the rest is two rooms and a bathroom. I am looking for the best quality for the price. We do have two large dogs and I want something that will have… Read more »
Look at the Restore A Garage products.
Would one coat of the Restore A Garage be sufficient for pets? Or, do I need to do a clear coat also?
The Top Coat is not needed but can be added for additional protection or as a maintenance coat later on down the road.
Thank you
I need your advise. i have a garage floor that is on top of 12″ precast floor. this floor topping is pitched to a floor drain. we have some hair line cracks that seam to be letting water through and leaking down to the finished area below. How can we best seal these cracks?
thanks
steve
Try an epoxy so it will fully encapsulate the floor.
which one of your products would you recommend
Look at the Restore A Garage epoxy.
Thinking of using it in our spraybooth to seal the floor and cut down on dust do we have to do eny special prep?
What surface type is the floor?
What would you recommend to coat a 12×12 concrete floor of an animal enclosure?
The Restore A Garage Epoxy Coatings.
How much would I need for a inside porch floor 12’4” x 6’5”
Depends on the brand being used and what their sq footage is.
Hello, I live in Florida and My driveway is new, I would like to put a coat of epoxy over it. Preferably colored with swirls in it. What type of epoxy do you recommend?
Epoxies are best for garages and interior surfaces. Not driveways.
Can you epoxy over glue residue from old carpet or does the old glue need to be completely removed. If you do what will be the consequences?
You should grind it off first. Not prepping correctly could result in adhesion issues.
Hi, we’re looking for the best flooring for our walk-out basement Airbnb. It’s concrete, and we tried a paper-bag DIY flooring (brown newsprint paper, polyurethane) that mostly came off when our basement flooded, which it does fairly rarely. We have since been using some of those big interlocking squares, but when it floods we have to move furniture, pull them all up and dry them, and replace. Looking for an easier solution! We’ve shied away from paint, as I fear that any water would be constantly pulling up flakes. Our plan is to put throw rugs over whatever flooring we… Read more »
You will have to grind this old coating off and then you can use an epoxy. Try Restore A Garage Epoxy.
also, the current temperature is around 35 and 55 degree. Can I put down any epoxy paint with this weather? If not, would I be able to do it if I use heaters to warm up the garage for a few days? Thanks
Too cold for those temps. Best to use the Restore A Garage Coatings when the weather is warmer. Heaters will not work.
we just bought a home with a detached “garage” that has 3 buildings cobbled together. We would like to remove the structure that is there, keep the concrete flooring and install a steel building. The footprint is 60×60, the floor is in good shape but had been used as a horse barn, mechanical garage and storage for lawn equipment. We live in MN and moving forward the floor will have high foot traffic (no vehicles of any kind) and be used only in the Spring, summer and early fall months. I would like to DIY this project vs hiring out.… Read more »
The Restore A Garage Epoxy coating.
1.interior, 2380, 3color, flecks 4.garage 5. no 6. a little chain saw
Use the Restore A Garage system.
I would like to cover a concrete slab inside of a new pole barn. The slab is 40 days old and not contaminated as it has not been used. Do I need to etch before applying epoxy?
Yes.
Exterior (patio), 22′ x 22′, I definitely want color but I need it to be a non-slip surface. No previous coating and concrete was poured 1 year ago.
I have a recently built shop that is 3000 sq ft with a concrete floor. Nothing has been done to the floor and I would like to put an epoxy on that is tough and will last. The shop is enclosed and will be used to repair farm equipment. The concrete has cured for nearly 4 months so it should be okay to apply. What would you recommend that will hold up for years to come? I’m looking for a light gray color, just to help reflect light.
Try the Restore A Garage Epoxy Coating in Canadian Gray. Make sure you etch for prep.
We have a shower house at a camp, that needs to be redone. It currently is an epoxy paint wit a sand in it to make it non slip, but it is a beast to clean. Is there abetter option to make an epoxy floor paint non slip so it is easier to clean?
There is not.
Greetings. I am looking to put a lifetime coating on my basement floor. It was previously painted. I had someone use a rented floor machine to scrape off the paint. In many areas, we are down to bare concrete. I other areas, there are remnants of the paint, though the surface has been abrased. I used Rustoleum epoxy to patch holes/cracks. It was a two-part epoxy and seems to have adhered/filled very well. Before applying the epoxy crack filler, I used a cleaning/etching chemical to clean the surface. Do I need to use a primer due to the areas where… Read more »
You need to grind off the rest of the paint. Do not use a primer with an epoxy coating. Once prepped correctly, try the Restore A Garage Epoxy coatings. You can only do it in two parts if you have a distinct dividing seam/line somewhere. Like a cut line, etc.
What is the best epoxy/shine seal to use for an outdoor patio/porch/sidewalk?? Possibly just one with a clear shine, but also one that has the colored flakes with a sealer over it.
We would not suggest epoxy for fully exposed outside surfaces. You may have issues with discoloration of chipping.
Look at using the Restore A Garage Epoxy Coating.
Hoping you can help. I have a 2,200 sf (concrete slab) warehouse floor I would like to finish with an epoxy product with a gray stain. The floor had mastic on it from the rugs, but that has been removed with a grinding machine. It now has a real nice unfinished surface. Ready for a sealant/epoxy. Proposed use will be for warehousing of windows and doors. Possibly a small toe motor or pallet jack will be used from time to time. Floor is completely located inside with one overhead door. Can you recommend a good one step epoxy sealant with… Read more »
Restore-A-Garage Epoxy Coatings.
Hi, I am using a product called Eco Finish to coat concrete pools. It requires the concrete to be coated with epoxy first. Can you tell me what would be the best epoxy to use? Preferably one that is safe to use (does not require a solvent for application) and could be sprayed on please.
Thankyou
Sorry but no idea on what or which epoxies will work for a pool area.
Restore A Garage Epoxy coating.
Hi, I have a 2000sqft garage that will be used as a mechanic shop and I want to use epoxy flooring on it, here’s my plan for the instal please let me know what you think: 1- use degreaser and clean floor 2-acid etch 3- use ammonia and water to wash out acid etch 4- apply garage floor epoxy 5-apply Polyaspartic urethane for clear with some anti slip material. Is there a way to add something to the garage floor epoxy to lengthen pot life as this is a large area and it’ll probably be in the 90s when I… Read more »
No, you cannot lengthen a pot life so have helped while working and mix as you go. Sections is okay as well. No need to grind if you etch.
we are thinking of having our front porch re-coated with epoxy-it is ~140 square feet and it is covered although the rain and snow can get on it-it has cracks and what appear to be rust spots on one end (rebar?)-we were thinking a light gray color-no flecks or glass-it appears to have been coated with epoxy previously and has several crack in addition to a larger hole-appreciate your thoughts
Pictures?
I’m sorry, no photos at this time
i have an outdoor driveway that has pitted due to salt & weather. Is there an outdoor product that would work for me. i have tried to fill in with concrete without more then 6 months of warm weather success. Unfortuneately, we get 48+ inches of snow yearly
We would not suggest an Epoxy for an outdoor driveway and a large amount of snow. Issues with freeze and thaw and being slippery.
What epoxy do you recommend for a 900 sq. foot living area that is attached to a side of a shop. We’re going with an industrial look that would have a white/gray swirl finish, possibly some metallic. Concrete floor has a smooth finish. We want to keep as slip free as possible
Not sure about the metallic look but the Restore A Garage has the best epoxy out there.
We have an indoor pool deck in sad shape. it has been painted with a variety of coatings and is peeling pretty seriously. Interior or Exterior concrete surface? Interior concrete, the room is subject to temperature changes, but not directly to weather. a dehumidifier keeps it fairly dry. Square Footage of Area to be Coated? approx 600 sq. ft. Appearance desired? The appearance isn’t as much of an issue as the surface texture, which CANNOT be AT ALL slippery. All the previous painting has required the addition of fine sand so we don’t kill ourselves while in wet bare feet…… Read more »
Sorry but not sure what can work here as you have multiple issues. Issue #1 is that your current coatings will all have to be grinded or shot-basted off fully first. Issue #2 is that any epoxy or paint you apply will be prone to be slippery around a pool.
I do realize all the paint would have to be removed.
Is there no way to add fine sand to epoxy coatings or some other substance that would alleviate the slipperyness? when i look at the finished floor photos, they don’t all look that shiny. Does it mean that they are all slippery “ice” when wet?
Yes, you can add grip to epoxies but why would you want to use any filming coating around a pool? They all have a chance to be slippery, even with the grip added. There is a reason you would never see this at an indoor hotel pool.
What do you see at a hotel pool? what do they use on their floors? I am at a loss here. Paint doesn’t do the job, and apparently epoxy won’t either…
Bare concrete for the most part.
okay. many thanks. my instincts were going in that direction. just strip it bare…
Interior or Exterior concrete surface? Interior
Square Footage of Area to be Coated? 750sqft (ish)
Appearance desired? Gloss, Color, Flecks? White Gloss
Type of surface? Garage, Basement, Shop Floor, etc. Garage Workshop
Has a previous coating been used before? No
Any oil or grease spills? Yes
I am assuming degrease, etch, grind, prime?, coat, top coat?
I have some very minor cracking in concrete. is it best to fill this in first or will epoxy self level?
Thanks
Yes, degrease and then etch for prep. Small hairline cracks will be filled with quality epoxy. Look at Restore a Garage brand.
https://www.concretesealerreview.com/restore-a-garage-epoxy-coating-review/
Thank you for the response. I just finished up painting my shop and about to begin the epoxy process. A quick question that wasn’t addressed prior.
Is grinding necessary or is degrease and acid etch sufficient? This shop was used as a hobbyist mechanics shop prior. I am sure they spilled some oil but nothing too terribly from the looks of it.
I would like to avoid grinding but also want to do it right once.
Thanks again!
Only grind if you have a prior coating or heavy grease/oil.
Interior or Exterior concrete surface? Exterior Covered Patio
Square Footage of Area to be Coated? 16 x 24
Appearance desired? Gloss, Color, Flecks? Flecks
Type of surface? Garage, Basement, Shop Floor, etc. Concrete Patio Floor
Has a previous coating been used before? No
Any oil or grease spills? No
Try the Restore A Garage Epoxy Coating.
I just spent $600 on Restore-A-Garage epoxy. I don’t want to spend another $300 on a clear top coat. Any recommendations for a less expensive top coat? They said I don’t need one but it does add a shine and an extra layer of protection.
No, it will not adhere correctly if you use something else.
Okay here’s what I’m doing……what’s the most durable brand for this? Cost aside.
Epoxy coatings will not work well on exterior concrete driveways. We would not suggest it.
The basement is in my 1926 home, looking to put a Ceramic Art studio down there. There are some cracks and pitting. Can I fill these with mortar/thinset prior to using the epoxy.
Use Restore A Garage Epoxy Coatings.
I have a similar situation as hers. Mine is in a basement it’s had some water damaged but has since been fixed. There are some minor paint spots but I’m going to fix and or remove those. My concern is with smell does the the REstore a Garage Epoxy Coating produce much of a smell? Thank You
Yes, it has an odor. All coatings do. It typically dissipates in a couple of days but ventilation helps.
Thank you. Looks like I’ll be waiting until the spring to start this.
I have pets, do they need to be out of the house, is it toxic?
Not once it is dry.
so it is toxic, does that mean that the pets should be removed from the house or is it ok if all the windows are just open
No, I never said it was toxic. They cannot walk on it while wet.
ok thank you for the quick responses. I just want to make sure that the fumes would not hurt the animals in the house even though they are upstairs.
Thank you for sharing! I have a new residential build where the concrete guy as trowled smooth. For prepping for epoxy do you recommend grinding over etching? I puke also appreciate recommendations for getting the darker gray marble”ish” look. Thank you!
We do not do the marble finishes so not sure what brand to use for that. For prep, etching typically works very well and is easier than grinding.
Our concrete contractor sealed our concrete with a really tough sealer (nothing will etch or scratch it. Paint stripper and floor sander will not touch it. Do I need to diamond hone the floor to get down to concrete before epoxy coating? Thanks.
Yes, that is correct.
I have a BBQ grille set into a painted concrete work bench (the entire area is 5′ by 3 3/4′ including the BBQ). I went to a local paint store and they recommended some paint that has, after 2+ years, never completely dried and picks up every stain and ring imaginable. Is there an epoxy product that would work in this application. I am removing the “paint” by attempting to sand it off with a belt sander which is not working wells it comes of in clumps – not as expected!
If the bench area is covered then yes. Also, you will have to remove 100% of the old paint.