DIY metallic epoxy floors

I used the Armortallic Epoxy kit from ‪@armorpoxy‬, in the color 'Overcast'. Use code 'janelle1260' for 10% off until April 30.

[@rock2946]

Anyone wanting to do this: you NEED to ventilate the room with the resin and you have to wear a proper respirator. Epoxy is not meant to be inhaled and can make you seriously ill.

[@tam5415]

Exactly what I was thinking about 🤣

[@dbsirius]

That needs to be highlighted in these shorts

[@GameChanger597]

Yes and it doesn't always make you sick the first day you do it. It can make you ill much later. She wore a mask for the dusting but not for the paint. Those fumes are nothing to play around with when it comes to your health and safety

[@stacynewton34]

Ty

[@Shh1558]

If i open all the windows and doors am i reliable for the people who inhaled it outside our house?you see, in my neighborhood the space between houses are not that far from one another so i'm worried if it'll get me in trouble, like legally, trouble.......?????

[@alittlerayofpitchblack6305]

Honestly at first I thought it was not gonna look good but by the end I was like yes it doesn’t look good.

[@sheyibay2306]

😂😂😂

[@shantel1202]

😅😅😅

[@chrispbacon5313]

😂😂😂😂😂you're outrageous

[@vaathi_bharat]

I think it looks like the thunder clouds and it's beautiful ✨

[@goldenhourss]

HAHHAHAHAHA

[@user02917]

it had that home type feel at first, now it became a polished amazon warehouse floor

[@rubenisme]

Exactly, don’t you love that nice soft feeling uhm epoxy floor you just love to sit on? 😢

[@christiemarieviewz]

Right or an auto shop 🤔

[@Addison.S_DD]

It just looks like a dark marble floor to me..

[@crystalabilez531]

This was so satisfying to watch! I actually hate carpet, it's so dirty! I would rather just have this type of flooring & just buy some nice area rugs to place under the furniture or seating areas. U can always Professionally clean or replace the rugs as necessary 😊❤

[@CoCo-Applebum]

Actually the carpet was horrible as well.. If it’s gonna be horrible anyway she should be able to pick what she likes best..

[@itsvimajesta]

The friend is being polite

[@sirevilcookie5237]

Fun fact: Epoxy is quite a toxic to work with. And in some contries you need a specialized course which teaches you how to handle toxic products like Epoxy. People of YT who desires to try this at home. Before working with Epoxy, look up the specific products MAL code, which indicates how toxic the product is. Which in turn can point at what safty equipment should be used :) Stay safe out there everyone

[@christinebuckingham8369]

I’d love to redo my basement floor like this, but have allergies and asthma. Could you suggest a low VOC alternative that looks similar please. Thanks.

[@Satukbs]

@@christinebuckingham8369you can use masks. As an architect I can say that many materials in this industry are toxic. You always use protection.

[@Shh1558]

That's not a funny fact but a concerning fact.thanks for the info!❤

[@kandykane2160]

​@Shh1558 he said "fun" fact. Not "funny."

[@Shh1558]

@@kandykane2160 yeah sure,i should have said that's not a witty fact,enjoyable fact or entertaining fact because it's a concerning fact cause we're dealing with toxic for those who wants to try it or you could say 'not so fun fact'people prefer that more,my mistake:).

[@DesertRose808]

It just looks like the concrete in a garage

[@cindye5285]

Yep, stained concrete in a garage.

[@simona_merkinin]

Exactly my thoughts 😂

[@soleil7259]

Even though i love everything cozy colored, i even liked the black floor better :D but if she is happy then that's great.

[@sondraedwards5205]

Very tacky it's a hard no for me

[@kikikira8416]

Better than dirty carpet

[@only1able]

The black color looked better than the entire process lmao

[@arthurfilemon6038]

Just the wallmart standard/default wall colour makes me sick. Every home in america look the same, jesus

[@lamaidalaakapinkcrocodile7527]

I think so too

[@kylef6014]

Turned your home into a warehouse… so welcoming and vibrant. Plus sitting on and playing on a concrete floor is so much better than carpet… nothing like the kids cracking their heads open in the basement either

[@Chonk-rl8go]

😂 omg

[@penguin12902]

Say goodbye to walking barefoot in your house ever. Fast way to turn your heels into hamburger.

[@rutendo8292]

😂😂😂😂

[@michaelax3025]

Kids? What kids?? lol

[@maya.tshroom]

@@penguin12902 omg you’re so right all those chemicals on your feet!!!

[@zlosov5817]

Congrats, it looks like a parking lot after a rainy night.

[@shofeaahlam934]

😂😂

[@mohammedkhaledhossain7374]

😂😂

[@jaaaace]

Is it your house? I didn’t think so

[@PumaArg]

And that looks literally AWESOME

[@Katsum008]

That's what epoxy does

[@jesurunbartley852]

Honestly, I could never. To me, it just looks like an 80s style car dealership

[@berrycarbs]

My thoughts exactly… 😂

[@say_what_again]

I'm with you here. Not what I was expecting

[@antoinettegeyer8832]

To each their own 🙂

[@user-white007]

And it’s a basement those floors gonna be sooo damn cold

[@Mashy8722]

Oh wow…I didn’t even see that until u said it and now I can’t stop seeing it 😂

[@mh22xv]

This seems so healthy and environmentally friendly

[@warda2009]

Nope, it's quite the opposite. Very toxic!

[@lillianbetz2535]

​@@warda2009 r/whoosh

[@JosephByrne]

The 5mm gap on your skirting boards is pretty fancy.

[@linaxpau]

well..I don't think it was a good idea

[@cindye5285]

Nope, looks like dirty, stained concrete glossed over. Because it's a basement it will be about 10-15 degrees colder than it was with the carpet depending on where the house is located and, It will cost more to heat. The carpet provided insulation. Imagine when they paint the walls grey, kind of like a depressing storage container.

[@samvansomething]

Nope. Even if the aesthetic was good, it's still a terrible job with bubbles and debris in the epoxy. Next owner will carpet right over that garbage

[@CherryJuli]

You’re not alone. It’s giving rich American but with no taste.

[@maria-melek]

@@samvansomethingFr

[@khayzee62]

Not at all. I’m failing to even understand why she would find it appealing

[@naturalforme]

I’m sorry but aren’t you supposed to be wearing a mask with that.

[@cryptoidfurby]

Yes! I was so concerned watching this 😬 should have a respirator on.

[@Free_Palestine_75]

Yes, her doing the whole floor without one was really dangerous

[@18pristine]

Shes gonna find out after the lung cancer diagnosis

[@Genkiooo]

Just another fixer upper blondie 😂

[@frankiechong3819]

Don’t be sorry.

[@jan-willembavinck3650]

I love the black better than the end result!

[@monicae67]

Looks great minus the bubbles but the color is beautiful!

[@MadamLolz]

Gray is sucking the life out of things. I recommend pairing the floor with a blue or midnight blue wall to give it more of a romantic and earthy feel.

[@desertrose3511]

Mhm, it’s garagecore😂

[@user-ys1yy8mm4s]

nobody asked...thx

[@tensai3971]

i hate blue, it burns my eyes. some people love pink, some loves yellow, etc. You know people have different preference, right?

[@GrisProenca]

You wrong, gray is the best color, it's my name in French and Spanish

[@miclovesart]

@@GrisProenca cool. I know someone named jade so therefore green is the best color.

[@yuliazni3389]

WARNING : When epoxying a floor, open all vents and doors to allow air circulation. If necessary, use tools to exchange air more quickly. Gas from the epoxy reaction can be detrimental to health Lungs

[@jayz4evr]

Yes thanks Mr obvious. There are about 15000 top comments with 1000s of likes saying the same thing

[@iamfabulousfaaab]

​@@jayz4evr you good?

[@usamabhanbhro6482]

Lol in Pakistan this is how work like this is done. Nobody dies.

[@yuliazni3389]

@@usamabhanbhro6482 You've been told it's dangerous and thought it was hilarious

[@usamabhanbhro6482]

@@yuliazni3389 maybe it is dangerous, but not to the extent you're saying. This is nothing lol people lean from 30 story to clean windows without harness here lol. Cut wood without sawstop it's not that dangerous.

[@polellomowela9656]

I think it looks beautiful ❤ Well done on all your hard work! 🙌🏽💕

[@SocialBurrito3]

Honestly love the black too! It looks awesome, love the idea.

[@Natalie37854]

It’s like having your own private parking garage 😍

[@Anaya-ez2ri]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@sassyuterus]

The elementary school gymnasium look is so cozy

[@Seal_pup]

You had a weird gymnasium lol

[@sassyuterus]

@@Seal_pup and now this lady has a weird basement floor

[@Seal_pup]

@@sassyuterus lol

[@Mashy8722]

U had a REALLY weird gym….where are u living that ur gym had epoxy floor? Seriously wondering lol

[@dovehaven4840]

I understand this reference! We did not have wood floors in our elementary school "gym". It was a grey floor with a slight shine😂

[@BethanyMcS]

that transition was crazy

[@Hebiscus998]

That’s actually gorgeous

[@Seal_pup]

It also kinda looks like walking on the moon’s surface which I think is awesome. I love it!

[@prairiestylehome9330]

Ahhh now I see that too!! Thank you!!

[@kellenunderwood4334]

You have been on the moon! Wow😮

[@Seal_pup]

@@kellenunderwood4334 Thankfully, pictures are a thing. Lol. Isn’t it nice that we can see places we’ve never been to? Yup

[@juancarloscastillo1204]

Really? That looks like caca.

[@userjwny04]

​@@juancarloscastillo1204No it doesn't in what world does shit look like that?

[@anairasoul6139]

Willpower is one of the major keys to life. You did that 💯👌🏾.

[@ogeenappa1]

Floor looks great😊

[@girlfromipanema3231]

Stay tuned till next few months when she puts carpet on it all over again….

[@30thbirthdaywithPPB]

I'd have absolutely painted the walls first.. but other than that all I see is cold cold floors during winter.

[@cindye5285]

Yep, lost the insulation of the carpet and padding.

[@lovelinuswing]

Yes…I personally don’t like carpet but the fact that the basement will be very cold.. I keep it.

[@user-wl7mr2xd6w]

This is really cool! I love the way it’s marbled! It’s going to be so pretty in the finished product!

[@user-cz9oo9er9t]

Looks great. Using heat will help get rid of bubbles

[@ethot4997]

Ok honestly I was not expecting it to even look halfway decent but for a diy job this is genuinely so good

[@edwinmomanyii]

Stop lying to her. The carpets looked way better

[@AlteredEgo.]

Please open your windows and wear a respirator when working with epoxy. I promise there were warnings on the cans.

[@16kirsy]

i love the fast casual restaurant aesthetic

[@Kimber-fb9ey]

That looks so cute, I wish I had that floor.

[@jacksoncoder1725]

Looks great. We run a propane torch over our metallics to get the bubbles out if needed. Usually we blast the floors and don’t often have that problem but if you need to use a torch be careful to over heat the epoxy. And wear a solvent mask if you can epoxy can release microplastics when being worked with.

[@jacksoncoder1725]

Didn’t expect to get likes from this but another recommendation for those done diy epoxy is to use Bondo to fill cracks. Sand them down right after it sets up but in my experience it works best. At least for my climate I’m out of Tulsa so I imagine her concrete moister levels are similar

[@WhoAmI2YouNow]

And you have to use the torch while the epoxy isnt hard yet, right?

[@miahadid4119]

Thank you for being kind and helpful, unlike other men in the comments

[@grimmick9446]

Ugh i love resin floors. The ONLY downside they have is how soft they are, thus easy to scratch and scuff. Waxing or buffing is a must with these but my god, you can create incredible patterns and designs with it. Well done girlie!!!!

[@brandocommando4459]

Sand the clear top coat top smoothe the floor of bubbles/ hard debris. Then apply a clear polyurethane. The top coating gets super hard and less likely tonscratch, and usually chemical resistant. Never need to buff or wax them

[@grimmick9446]

@@brandocommando4459 oooooo thank you for this!!!!

[@brandocommando4459]

@grimmick9446 no problem, I help run an epoxy company. I have never left an epoxy coat as a finish. Good luck if that's a problem you've been having

[@neatofication]

That looks soooo good

[@TheBacpcs]

That’s beautiful!!

[@razzamatter963]

Well I suppose everyone's entitled to their own tastes of what looks nice.

[@rockolutheran]

Yeah it looks so tacky and ugly. Surprised most people seem to think it looks nice

[@cindye5285]

Yeah, went from nice warm and cozy to industrial, cold and stark.

[@jinko3583]

yes that’s how it’s always been 😄 life would be boring if everyone liked the same old, usual things.

[@alameenwilfred2135]

Wow!!!! This is a Super Talent That Needs To Remain Hidden and Unexpressed Forever.

[@AdSoyad-rp1vm]

it's better than that ugly ass carpet, easier to clean too. Who thought it was a good idea to glue the fucking carpet on the floor anyways?

[@_makao4267]

​​@@AdSoyad-rp1vm who thought it was a good idea to pour fcking epoxy that is slippery and can cause serious lung problems anyways?

[@_3.14]

@@AdSoyad-rp1vm its gonna get scratched anyway, she could’ve just installed tiles if she didn’t like the carpet floor

[@andreipavel414]

​@@_makao4267the fumes are there only during the cure time. After it cures, it becomes non toxic lol

[@tristanos22]

Can't say I am impressed!

[@Shiloh7665]

This is stunning

[@pb_j1]

I LOVE the finished product! ❤ and i finally understand why your threw paint on the carpet beforehand lol 😂

[@prairiestylehome9330]

Lol thank you so much ❤❤

[@rinakellogg8208]

The thing is it’s killer in your feet and back to walk on concrete floors all day.

[@serenitymoon825]

Yup, my job is murder on my feet

[@chichilemon6885]

Well good thing it’s just her finished basement right

[@Wyllow303]

@@chichilemon6885 ironically she partially unfinished it

[@naturerayee7924]

Wow youre so talented

[@nurezzatulfarihah9223]

IT'S GORGEOUS OMGGG

[@Abi-Grey8]

Be aware to use PPE when using stuff like this, as another commenter said it can make you very sick if you do not. PPE stands for personal protective equipment.

[@blackninja9917]

Addition of blue color, will enhance the beauty of floor

[@jal422]

You're so cute!! The carpet was so cozy, it looks like a jail house floor now

[@hilalk-b]

Carpet is the worse flooring anyone ever can have.

[@PumaArg]

Oh I absolutely disagree, I'm sorry but I think carpet floors are an insult to good taste and hygene, this looks like it was made in another galaxy

[@killasic]

No it's not. ​@@hilalk-b

[@killasic]

​@@PumaArgcarpet is cozy and comfy. #teamcarpet

[@anoykoaoi]

​@killasic tell me you're American without telling me you're American

[@shepellawyatt7705]

Love how you simply got to it yours is my favorite. Chefs kiss

[@XanderEwald]

Looks cool!

[@glenheffermehl6450]

Put some shoe molding around to get rid of the gap ! Looks good!

[@MostPowerfulPMofIndia]

Carpet was better

[@darritchie5632]

Looks good!

[@maryyberry]

I honestly respect that u took your time for everything to come out looking the best !❤

[@lizzywerkhoven7322]

Ur Lungs are streaming help 😂 epoxy is very toxic! But I love the look hahaha!

[@amandaiosua9269]

You know that puts off toxic fumes forever right? It looks great but it's so bad for you. If you start noticing headaches often and other more frequent illnesses definitely look into removing that apoxy.

[@vishnu_namboothiri]

its not going to fume forever.. once hardened the polymerization is over..🤷🏼‍♂️ is it hard to understand..

[@Bettersucksaul]

@@vishnu_namboothiri Some epoxies fume for days or more

[@boricuadetorontocanada]

Looks good 👍🏼

[@Hikari-mj6zx]

I really like it!

[@AbcDef-gz6rn]

The black floor looked beautiful, actually

[@poetsfx]

honestly at first i thought it wasnt gonna look good but it actually looks so sick, like just imagine that with some led lights, a star projector, and a big tv screen, it’d feel like you’re in space

[@chaeyoungisoppar8316]

THATS SO COOL THO

[@Aerie-dc5jh]

It looks beautiful but wow that’s definitely a lot of work good job 👏

[@froggedupp]

It’s so pretty!!! I like the paint on the left (I think it’s squirrel’s tail?) because it adds a nice warmth as a contrast to the cooler toned floor. But that can also be done with furniture so go with your heart!❤❤

[@codybrisbois6990]

Indoor hockey would be so on that

[@MagesGuna]

I love your creativity sister

[@eboardr]

Looks badass

[@FAALZEID]

Ruined the floor

[@outy01]

That looks absolutely fucking terrible

[@Pey-rg6wf]

Why are you so disrespectful

[@Bedt-yj7lo]

@@Pey-rg6wf It's freedom of speech

[@cocococo8346]

IT DOES BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@monaz1135]

Looks fantastic

[@Bedt-yj7lo]

Concrete with concrete oil looks better

[@asmrdave980]

you might be able to get those bubbles out just by taking a blow torch and lightly going over it

[@CurriedMexican]

My lungs hurt watching you. Please people wear respirators epoxy fumes are very toxic.

[@leahramirez120]

its beautiful 🥰

[@orophile1842]

I trust you and the process girly, i can see your vision. Goodluck with everything

[@floralandfading337]

This is absurd and extra and crazy. I love it so much.

[@ejohnson3131]

I want to do my basement, but I want to go with a white floor with grey veining to make it look like marble or quartz with grey walls or grey floor with white walls.

[@hajridalin6294]

It's soooo beautiful 😍

[@JamesThrower-hq9bt]

Love the bubbles

[@aneliaghods6668]

Doing it with white shoes on is crazy to me And they stayed as clean as they were

[@MrGlizzy69]

So unique and gorgeous.

[@desertrose3511]

Unique? It’s giving car sales floor

[@CherylrhondaMoreland-wv2fj]

Its beautiful

[@SabiqKoniadi]

This is so industrial remind me of work when i get home

[@charlottelong7655]

That looks amazing love the flooring beautiful ❤❤❤

[@frankswivees]

I have 4 dogs and this looks more dog friendly 😊

[@prairiestylehome9330]

Love it! We've got 2 dogs, and that's my thoughts exactly. I'm going to get a washable area rug for some coziness, but the floors will be a lot easier to keep clean!

[@Shwarmageddon]

Definitely easier to clean, but they will hate to walk and run on it and will miss the carpet.

[@dyyylllaannn]

Definitely NOT dog friendly. If you have an elderly dog or a dog that moves fast, they have an extremely high liklihood of blowing out a tendon in their leg due to the lack of traction. Once a dog does that they'll never properly recover. Careful with slippery floors and dogs.

[@christinebuckingham8369]

@@dyyylllaannnTrue, ACL repair is super expensive at a Veterinarian Hospital, and sometimes it has to be done again in a few years.

[@dyyylllaannn]

@@christinebuckingham8369 happened to my pit staffy mix and he never was the same. can't really do physical therapy on a dog so their gait is damaged forever

[@frankhaynes4938]

You did a good job Ma'am

[@alexalexiadis]

Well done!!🎉

[@pasteldoll7274]

i would love this but in blue so it looks like water

[@LuisSanchez-xc9ih]

Doesn’t those cracks mean there’s a foundation problem? Those cracks are pretty big

[@AysheNaomi]

Doing this in white shoes is absolutely heroic! 😂❤

[@sunshiniesmile]

That primer made me want black floors 😮

[@adamsuydam4122]

I have a question. Is the floor slippery when wet? You did an amazing job. I am in the middle of remodeling a garage into a shop and something like that would really look good with the butcher block work benches. I live in South Mississippi so 85%+ humidity is almost year round. I guess I could put sand in with the clear coat but that would take away from the finish maybe. Any advise?

[@boboyamamoto]

It would look gritty and uneven, that's why they sell specific floor finishes for garages that come with flakes and you sprinkle them on after (while it's still wet). Now you can do this exact to a garage but will need to put more coats of primer just to build up the thickness as well as give it a few layers of clear coat. This finish is extremely slippery when wet so either use sand/flakes to coat the floor slightly or buy rubber matts/garage rugs to help you out with not slipping. Any rocks and or dirt that you do bring in though can and will imprint the floor because it's not a completely hard surface. It's not like finished concrete where you can tint the concrete and stamp it as well. Ask the concrete guys if there is any product that suits your need the best, usually they have access to products that may not be available to us consumers or is more of a "special order" sort of thing. Epoxy is nice but its not forever and more so in garages

[@ManMak6]

So you’re just left with huge ass gaps between the floor and base boards?

[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

That's what quarter round is for

[@hms5915]

you should try place yellow LED lights on the floor near the walls to make it glow

[@NoName-wb4rq]

looks like a smooth cement floor with something shiny on it

[@shrek1513]

lol we have a epoxy floor in our basement it is a more copper color though

[@johng1584]

terrible idea

[@dannygrant251]

Cute, Subscribed 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bisbis6606]

That is magiccccc ✨✨✨