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BluTrukker · 07-23-2009, 08:05 AM

I am building a new shop , and before I get any oil on the floor I would like to do some kind of epoxy or similar coating. What have you used? How does it hold up? What brands are the best? Price is a factor. Thanks in advance for your help.

72BlckButy · 07-23-2009, 08:12 AM

BluTrukker, we're going to get this moved to the General Discussion area, to hopefully pull you in a few more responses.

You might also try this forum:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/

It is filled with a TON of information for you.

BluTrukker · 07-23-2009, 08:22 AM

Thanks

cdowns · 07-23-2009, 09:29 AM

whatever you do i think you need to let the cement floor cure for a few months

stealthy '69 · 07-23-2009, 11:20 AM

I used to work for a company in Omaha that installed Ucoat It epoxy coating. If you have new concrete, just noticed you do, that will make it easier to install. It looks great and in stands up to abuse very well. Plus there is a wide array of color combos. We even did a few floors with a vinyl inlay in the middle before the clear coat. It made for some very bad a$$ garages. IMHO its the best floor coating on the market. Plus there is a warranty. As far as prices the link below will help you with that.

http://www.ucoatit.com/pgs/main.htm

**old Rusty C10** · 07-23-2009, 06:39 PM

rustoleum makes one that ive used with decent results but im not sure how good a quality it is

mbgmike · 07-23-2009, 06:50 PM

Their are many good coating products out there. You can even get epoxy mixed in with the concrete and that is better than any applied to the surface. Most people don't have that option unless its a new floor. You can be swayed by all the hype with this company is better than that one but really any good epoxy product for concrete will work. Epoxy paint that you put on your self will work. Heck just dump out a can of 2k epoxy primer and see how long it stays on the floor.

The biggest think is to have a clean floor before hand. Use Muriatic acid to clean and rinse off and on a new floor it will last. I will take pics of mine. It was done in 1997 and its had all kinds of work done on it. Mine only cost $200.00 plus labor and it was just paint but its lasted. I would not just jump on a brand cause its had fantastic ratings by known people or companies. They get paid for that. I worked in the epoxy unit at Dow chemical in Freeport Tx and even though there are many epoxy recipes, if its for floors there is not that much difference between brands. You can go to an industrial supplier and you will get a brand you never heard of but will work just as good as the one with alot of hype. Try Carboline they sell good epoxy. its used in the plants.

Just remember Muriatic Acid is an Oxidizer so any tools you do have in the shop will rust quick.

mbgmike · 07-23-2009, 06:57 PM

Here is their website

http://www.carboline.com/product_brands.aspx

No hype just great products

topdog · 07-23-2009, 09:58 PM

I used rustoleum garage floor epoxy about 5 years ago. Its held up good for me.

pritch · 07-23-2009, 11:21 PM

I've been working with concrete for some 30 years. I've been a concrete contractor and for the last 15 years I have been a field superintendent for a large commercial general contractor that self-performs all it's own concrete work.

This is what I put on my own stuff:

http://www.ashfordformula.com/

All the various epoxy products work great and look fine-I'm not knocking them at all, but it's kinda like putting down oak hardwood flooring and then painting it blue. Or green or grey or any one of a rainbow of available colors. It don't make any sense to me. A properly finished concrete slab is a thing of beauty and the ashford (that's a brand name-there are others) lets that beauty come through. These are silicate-based surface hardeners and densifiers, and any spills just wipe up. I've spilled it all on my slab and so far Mt. Dew is the only thing that has left a mark (sorry Andy LOL)

There are new lithium-based products that work even better.
Just sayin'

70c10 · 07-24-2009, 07:56 AM

My Epoxy-Shield floor, Before and After

It's holding up great for over 5 years!

mbgmike · 07-25-2009, 08:52 AM

One thing I like about a coated floor is that its easier to find dropped screws and stuff like that. I do like the new concrete floors to however, they sure are smooth and look like glass.

07-23-2009, 08:05 AM	#1
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Shop floor coating I am building a new shop , and before I get any oil on the floor I would like to do some kind of epoxy or similar coating. What have you used? How does it hold up? What brands are the best? Price is a factor. Thanks in advance for your help. __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

07-23-2009, 08:12 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Shop floor coating BluTrukker, we're going to get this moved to the General Discussion area, to hopefully pull you in a few more responses. You might also try this forum: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/ It is filled with a TON of information for you. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-23-2009, 08:22 AM	#3
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: Shop floor coating Thanks __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

07-23-2009, 09:29 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Shop floor coating whatever you do i think you need to let the cement floor cure for a few months __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-23-2009, 11:20 AM	#5
stealthy '69 '69 Chevy SWB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 1,065	Re: Shop floor coating I used to work for a company in Omaha that installed Ucoat It epoxy coating. If you have new concrete, just noticed you do, that will make it easier to install. It looks great and in stands up to abuse very well. Plus there is a wide array of color combos. We even did a few floors with a vinyl inlay in the middle before the clear coat. It made for some very bad a$$ garages. IMHO its the best floor coating on the market. Plus there is a warranty. As far as prices the link below will help you with that. http://www.ucoatit.com/pgs/main.htm

07-23-2009, 06:39 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,268	Re: Shop floor coating rustoleum makes one that ive used with decent results but im not sure how good a quality it is __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-23-2009, 06:50 PM	#7
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Shop floor coating Their are many good coating products out there. You can even get epoxy mixed in with the concrete and that is better than any applied to the surface. Most people don't have that option unless its a new floor. You can be swayed by all the hype with this company is better than that one but really any good epoxy product for concrete will work. Epoxy paint that you put on your self will work. Heck just dump out a can of 2k epoxy primer and see how long it stays on the floor. The biggest think is to have a clean floor before hand. Use Muriatic acid to clean and rinse off and on a new floor it will last. I will take pics of mine. It was done in 1997 and its had all kinds of work done on it. Mine only cost $200.00 plus labor and it was just paint but its lasted. I would not just jump on a brand cause its had fantastic ratings by known people or companies. They get paid for that. I worked in the epoxy unit at Dow chemical in Freeport Tx and even though there are many epoxy recipes, if its for floors there is not that much difference between brands. You can go to an industrial supplier and you will get a brand you never heard of but will work just as good as the one with alot of hype. Try Carboline they sell good epoxy. its used in the plants. Just remember Muriatic Acid is an Oxidizer so any tools you do have in the shop will rust quick. Last edited by mbgmike; 07-23-2009 at 06:52 PM.

07-23-2009, 06:57 PM	#8
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Shop floor coating Here is their website http://www.carboline.com/product_brands.aspx No hype just great products

07-23-2009, 09:58 PM	#9
topdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: so.Il Posts: 74	Re: Shop floor coating I used rustoleum garage floor epoxy about 5 years ago. Its held up good for me. __________________ 67 C10 swb,fleet,small window,ps,pb,350,350. 01 Dakota RT 5.9,3.92 posi. 64 vette coupe 327,350 turbo,posi. 68 K-20 lwb,fleet,327,350

07-23-2009, 11:21 PM	#10
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Shop floor coating I've been working with concrete for some 30 years. I've been a concrete contractor and for the last 15 years I have been a field superintendent for a large commercial general contractor that self-performs all it's own concrete work. This is what I put on my own stuff: http://www.ashfordformula.com/ All the various epoxy products work great and look fine-I'm not knocking them at all, but it's kinda like putting down oak hardwood flooring and then painting it blue. Or green or grey or any one of a rainbow of available colors. It don't make any sense to me. A properly finished concrete slab is a thing of beauty and the ashford (that's a brand name-there are others) lets that beauty come through. These are silicate-based surface hardeners and densifiers, and any spills just wipe up. I've spilled it all on my slab and so far Mt. Dew is the only thing that has left a mark (sorry Andy LOL) There are new lithium-based products that work even better. Just sayin' __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

07-24-2009, 07:56 AM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Shop floor coating My Epoxy-Shield floor, Before and After It's holding up great for over 5 years! Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-25-2009, 08:52 AM	#12
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Shop floor coating One thing I like about a coated floor is that its easier to find dropped screws and stuff like that. I do like the new concrete floors to however, they sure are smooth and look like glass.



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