Has anyone tried the Rust-o-leum epoxy garage floor coating.?
Question:Ready to paint or coat my shop floor and I wanted something that resists about everything. Oils, cleaning fluids, stains.
Got any better ideas?
Answers:
You need a 2 part epoxy. I recommend that you go to Sherwin Williams and talk to the guys there, they will walk you through the entire process.
First, you must clean the garage floor, I recommend power washing. Then allow it to dry. Next mask off the area, so that you don't have to stop and clean up in the middle of the process. The trick to two part epoxy is speed, it drys very fast and will flash if you don't do it fast enough. Mix according to directions and start rolling on the floor. Like I said, you have to work fast to keep it from flashing.
This paint is so durable, you can park your car on it (think about how hot your tires are) it will have no effect on your finish.
As I said before, talk to the guys at Sherwin Williams, they really do know there stuff and will walk you through the job.
Good Luck
Some people even throw hand fulls of glitter over theres, but personally, my husband and I have done quite a few of these garage floors, they look beautiful:-)
Friend of mine used the rust-o-leum brand, and is just ok. I also have a friend who owns a spray-in bedliner company. They will spray the floor of your shop (with several color choices), and it's REALLY cool! The floor is now skid proof, oil and waterproof, and looks neat.
I used it, but I did not prepare my floor properly. I can't give you a good answer on the stain resistance, but I would like to warn you to completely strip the floor and maybe even pressure wash it before you start. Also, the floor should be completely level. Mine chipped in every unlevel spot, chipped where there was old paint, chipped where the floor wasn't clean. I learned my lesson!
Epoxy is the best way to go. Make sure that the floor is clean of oil, grease, and anything else and go for it. It is pricy but one time aught to do you for years and years.
I like the bed liner approach. Rhino liner is on my pick-up. The truck was two years old when I had it applied. I use it for rocks and everything else, no problems. If it seems pricey, think about how long you will live there and divide the cost by the years of pleasure you will enjoy.
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