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@aarongarmon38093 ай бұрын
I’ve done a full grind on the floor, and going the Rock Solid route. I watched the other video with the pro level stuff and the cost and number of steps and VOC off gassing are all turn offs. Thank you for both videos. It’s confirmed what I have learned so far and helped me decide how to finish this project.
@aarongarmon38092 ай бұрын
Just got done with painting my 250sq foot floor after full grind. I did the 2.5 car garage kit which is supposed to cover 500sq ft. It comes with 2 paint bags, so I did the first, then 24hrs later did the second so that I could give some areas a 2nd coat. Takeaways: I needed a third bag of paint to address the thin areas where the paint soaked into the concrete after the first coat. And I would like to have done the sand and epoxy approach to crack repair. Overall I’m happy with my results, and believe it should be durable for years.
@TheExcellentLaborer7 ай бұрын
Both of the products look great in my opinion. I’m more amazed that you only had one crack in your garage floor! Awesome video, Scott!
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
No doubt, that floor was in really good shape 💯. My house, not so much 😔
@Yankindc7 ай бұрын
We had a professional do an epoxy-flake with transparent topcoat in our 2-car garage. One guy did the whole thing in one day. He etched with a rotary grinder. After dust-removal, he did a fast-curing epoxy (components mixed in the back of a truck)--then he *saturated* this coating with vinyl flakes. After a few hours of curing, he scraped off the excess flakes. Last step was a clear top-coat over the epoxy/flakes. It turned out really nice. I replicated the process with the RockSolid polycuramine system from a BigBox store. But I used twice as much material as suggested and ordered extra vinyl flakes in bulk to saturate the wet polycuramine. After curing 1 day, I scraped off the extra flakes with an old drywall knife on a stick, then covered with a a clear polycuramine topcoat (with anti-slip material added). These products aren't cheap, but they work great if used correctly--same result as the professional. If you use the BigBox products as suggested on the box, with sparse numbers of flakes, those floors can get extremely slippery when wet.
@cm.50237 ай бұрын
I used the original epoxy shield kit many years ago and it held up great on a 14-year-old garage floor. I skipped the included acid crystals and used muriatic acid from HD. The crystals just didn't seem strong enough based on what others said at the time. This was back in 02 and we sold the house almost 8 years ago and the floor still looked just as it did when we originally installed it. No hot tire pick up and no chipping. The inconsistency that you see is a lack of product in that area.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. The Epoxy Shield was a bit thinner on the application.
@turbo2ltr3 ай бұрын
I did exactly the same thing at around 2004, though my garage floor was nearly new. I ended up putting two 2-car kits in my 2 car garage as I felt the first coat was not enough. I also did not add any flakes. But it's held up well for the past 20 years. The only issue i experienced over that time is staining in some areas.
@ferdboehmer31577 ай бұрын
Your videos always give me the confidence to try new DIY projects. Thanks.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
You bet!
@G.I.JeffsWorkbench7 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to produce this video on a very practical topic. You are a wonderful educator. Great presentation style without attitude & distracting music. Bravo!
@mikelee9907 ай бұрын
Excellent informative video. Most coating failures are due to lack of proper preparation. On older unpainted garage floors it is important to thoroughly clean them, removing dirt, grease, oil, break fluid, etc, use muriatic acid to etch the floor which allows the floor coating to penetrate into the concrete for a proper bond, make sure the floor is completely dry before application and finally allow the product to properly cure before parking on or using the space. Previously painted floors should be prepped professionally via grinding or shot blasting to allow proper adhesion of the new coating. Unfortunately most home owners and so called handymen skip this vital process thus resulting in chipping and peeling, wasting time and money. Do it right the first time.
@60trickpa7 ай бұрын
I used the Rust-Oleum on my floor back in 2015 and it is still there today. Rough winters with brine & salt and sand. I am just now getting a few places coming up.
@Tinyteacher11117 ай бұрын
Thanks!!!
@ben_is_tall7 ай бұрын
Are you able to touch up the surface where it comes up, like painting a wall that gets scuffed?
@kristenjunker16325 ай бұрын
Yes, we rented a floor scuffer and then recoated with the solvent based epoxy and did a top coat. So much better than our original coating (just the water based epoxy)@@ben_is_tall
@michaelyates34247 ай бұрын
Great video, I especially liked the time frame. Most people don't understand how long these DIY projects really take to do it right.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Amen, I think rushing the drying step is where a lot of people get in trouble.
@LeeBv99837 ай бұрын
Having my garage floor done professionally this summer. Have a friend who had it done in 2019 by the same contractor and it still looks great.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Nice, hope it turns out great 🙌
@OGCJ107 ай бұрын
How much ?
@vidademikey97904 ай бұрын
Too much @@OGCJ10
@ourkid20007 ай бұрын
Great video! Many of us have epoxy coated garage floors that have long since deteriorated. I think a great video would be dealing with a previously coated floor that needs to be re-done.
@MrCabimero7 ай бұрын
Don’t do it. It will happen again. Put down Swiss Trax tiles. I did. Easy to do. I have no financial or personal interest in Swisstrax.
@jarich03277 ай бұрын
@@MrCabimero These are interesting... I like the look. I'm considering this for my garage gym, but they don't appear to be waterproof. Am I wrong or do they have openings to the floor below? How do they feel? Do they squish down at all with a heavy object on top?
@MrCabimero7 ай бұрын
@@jarich0327 they have slits in them so any moisture will drain through. They are some type of plastic. I would not be dropping weights on them as I'm sure they would crack with time. Supporting a car weight is one thing but dropping weights from your arms onto them is another. if you contact them they will send you a sample so you can put it in your hand and see what it feels like. I can't say enough good things about them and as I mentioned I have no personal or financial connection with them. I'm just a happy customer
@jarich03277 ай бұрын
@@MrCabimero alright, thanks for the info!
@pastorbrianediger7 ай бұрын
I'm co-owner of Colorado Liquid Floors. We grind and use polyurea for the base with polyaspartic for the top. We have a 25yr warranty.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the feedback. Next floor coming in a few weeks will be a full grind 💯
@iali004 ай бұрын
Amazing video. I wish all the DYI videos for everything were this details. THANK YOU!!
@jackwoo44717 ай бұрын
Great video Scott. I like your meticulous effort in the details of prepping which is the key to any projects. Your survey about the durability was another plus to the video. Keep up the great work!
@martyb37837 ай бұрын
Great video! The best way to test hot tire pickup is to let the hot tire sit on the epoxy long enough for the tire to cool before moving it. I understand it rained. Nice work on the installation.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
For sure, I need a nice sunny hot summer day to redo the test and let the heat soak in. Thanks for the feedback.
@charlesmitchell96476 ай бұрын
I am in the 1 - 3 years currently and my floor is perfect. But I also sanded my floor with a floor polisher and a diamond sanding disk. Also I used the Rock Solid on my floor.
@hassanbazzi35457 ай бұрын
Pretty good demonstration. I think the rock hard epoxy is much prettier and easier to apply. Congratulations on getting the Truck. It looks very beautiful. Thank you for sharing
@2mustange7 ай бұрын
Got my floors done professionally 423 sqft for about 2400$ with polyaspartic. I started to look into how to DIY it and came down to a few conclusions. One was that the equipment rentals, materials, and prep would get me close to the professional cost but there would be savings. Two, the lack of experience with polyaspartic can definitely end up with poor results. Shot blasting floors is better then grinding them so a shot blaster would have cost me nearly $1000 to rent out for the project. Paying a professional was worth their experience and the difference in cost was maybe $500-$700 more then a possible bad DIY.
@DerekFletcher17 ай бұрын
Yeah, I’ve seen poorly done DIY jobs where it didn’t hold for even a year. Probably the right call. I’d probably hire it out too.
@MrCabimero7 ай бұрын
I can’t agree with you more. Like Clint Eastwood said in a movie, “ A man’s got to know his limitations.”
@sbruslind7 ай бұрын
And $6/ft2 is very fair for polyaspartic+prep.
@perniculous7 ай бұрын
I have a 3 car which is about 550 sq ft. I had 2 quotes polyaspartic. One was nearly 5k and the other over. Crazy. Needless to say my floor is still raw concrete.
@on4acres7 ай бұрын
What was your square foot cost to get that done?
@davenamba5 ай бұрын
Great comparison. I’v used the epoxy shield on several homes before the rock solid came on the market. Unfortunately after a couple years, I noticed tire marks, stains, and some flaking. I used the rock solid on my brother’s home a few years ago with much better results!
@dgilroy267 ай бұрын
Did a DIY Rust-oleum floor and it lasted about 3 years before it started flaking up under normal use. Then a got a pro company "Guardian Floor" to replace it. More expensive but worth it. I guess it depends on how much you want to spend. Great video.
@jorgem44497 ай бұрын
If you look at the box it says it should be re done every 3-5 years 🤔
@kristenjunker16325 ай бұрын
Wow, too bad, our Rustoleum floor is 14 yrs and still perfect. We also put the clear coat over it. It was new concrete.
@HomeRapidRepair7 ай бұрын
Garage floor coating is always an awesome transformation 😊🛠️
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Big Difference 💯
@MrMdemon7 ай бұрын
I got the best result when i ground the old floor, applied a layer of self level and then epoxy coating. Epoxy can be applied to the self level within a few days
@mehoolshah7 ай бұрын
Very useful video! I watched it twice already and will do at least a couple of more times when I do the actual job! I had been putting this off for so long but after watching your video I am re-energized! 😊
@fuyu59797 ай бұрын
Awesome upload. For DIY project ur results look fantastic using both products. Would be satisfied with the results! Hopefully it lasts more than 5 years! Learned a lot from ur vid pros n cons. Kudos for saving me some time n frustrations when I decide to resurface my garage. Anticipating ur next one. Peace
@jdhogg187 ай бұрын
I used the Rock Solid on my double garage. Coverage was half what it stated on the box kit. Prepped as instructed and had bubbles form while it cured. Had to spray acetone over the bubbles to pop them. Still see rings from the popped bubbles but I can live with it, at least I don't have bubbles all over the floor. Overall pretty happy with Rock Solid. Used the other kind for another section and it's flaking in spots. The RS is resistant to solvents but not the flakes/chips in the finish.
@Shampew7 ай бұрын
I've had my Epoxy Shield in one garage for 4 years and another for 2 years, and I love it. Proper prep is critical (grinding, patching, etching, dryout, etc) and I was 100% set on using clear coat finish (I think it's a must). The only failure point I've had is some cracking above what I know to be the house's main drain line that runs through the garage to the driveway. The previous sellers had the drain line fully replaced, so it's only 3-4 years old. I'm stumped as to why it failed there. Hopefully not from any new moisture.
@artguti1551Ай бұрын
I bought a brand-new home in Houston TX in 2018. In 2022, I bought the Rust-Oleum garage floor epoxy and did my 2-car garage. I followed all of the instructions. My garage was fairly clean, and my wife had just bought a Tesla in 2022 and wanted to park it in the garage...so that's why I epoxied the garage floor. After about two months of parking in the garage...I noticed two small spots of Hot Tire delaminating on the garage floor. I just left it as is. In mid 2023 we moved out of state...but the floor still looked great. I'm moving into a new build in AZ in early 2025 and I'm going to be epoxying my two garages before I move in!
@thyhangman7 ай бұрын
Great content. I like that odors or fumes didn't seem to be an issue. I have a 2 1/2 ft below the foundation pit in front of a large stone fireplace that needs this makeover thanks!
@wagonwheeldc3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I really was having a hard time on deciding which type of flooring.
@zodiacairsoft1262 ай бұрын
hey man, when youre done . at what point do you peel the painters tape up off the garage lip to get a clean finish? if its wet wont it create the epoxy to drip still or once its solid the epoxy has hardened over the tape, how do you get that clean look at the entrance?
@jasonjtg217 ай бұрын
Really liked the honest installation and the detail you went into with showing the products.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, trying to be unbiased so viewers can make the best decision for their own project 👍
@belindadunne43127 ай бұрын
Forgive me if I missed it, but what product would you recommend for a moisure type sealant that would be applied underneath the epoxy? Kilz? Thanks for sharing this video. It's very helpful and educational. 👍🏻👍🏻Great charts!
@williamprezioso27427 ай бұрын
I’ve found that epoxyshield works just as well as long as you top coat it with the rock solid clearcoat
@SonsOfThunder2297 ай бұрын
For the prep, id just grind off the top layer and open the floor up. Way faster. At that point you can put down a vapor barrier, then prime on top of that, then use your finish product.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Agreed! Grinding would be a much better prep 👍
@patrickursomanno88617 ай бұрын
Why not take care of cracks before you clean n etch ?
@robdewhirst75257 ай бұрын
came here to ask the same question.
@CaptARCJr7 ай бұрын
Likely the effect of the grinding and etching on the epoxy based repair material vs. concrete. The epoxy likely doesn't need cleaning and etching, either
@shomarielliott66382 ай бұрын
The materials used to repair will adhere a lot better when the floor is completely clean allowing it to last wayyyyy longer
@ccasagram7 ай бұрын
My floor looks amazing after a year. Prep is key, don’t skimp, I bought 10 lbs of flake & applied heavily. The flake included a metallic color. After it dried, we scraped flakes that were popped up, with a floor scraping blade. Then a heavy seal coat.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Nice, the next one I do in a few weeks will have about 10X-15X the amount of flake and much thicker epoxy with a primer.
@ywcsam3 ай бұрын
can that top coat at the end of the video goes on the rock solid coated floor? i thought that's not recommended for 2 part epoxy floors
@EverydayHomeRepairs3 ай бұрын
Yep you can use the clear coat on Rustoleum Rock Solid kit. Check the window of time to apply the clear coat after putting down the Rock Solid and also check to see if you need to lightly scuff the surface.
@manepranil00711 күн бұрын
Hi Scott, would you recommend "clear finish coat + anti skid additive" for rock solid as well ? If yes , should I wait for 24 hours ?
@CDRichard6 ай бұрын
How do you recommend cleaning and etching a floor in a Barndo with no floor drain. I’m not sure how to get the water out with a door threshold and no drain.
@EverydayHomeRepairs6 ай бұрын
Honestly the prep from the DIY kits is my least favorite part of the process. You might want to consider a full grind. It is a lot of work but the results usually will be superior. This video I do the full grind on this floor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZnIep-caJ1ql9k
@Mr.Nobody000042 ай бұрын
I used the behr epoxy floor coating and the clear gloss
@MrCabimero7 ай бұрын
I live in Florida. Slab moisture is a big deal and will make virtually all epoxy peel eventually. Moisture barriers MIGHT help. I ended up putting in Swisstrax tiles. they are slotted and allow moisture to evaporate thru. Only floor prep was to sweep it out. My wife and I did the installation on a Saturday. Looks great, wears like iron and never peels. I have no financial interest in Swisstrax. Great product. Great customer service. In my opinion looks better than the epoxy; you can make your own design .
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip I will check them out 👍
@Nick2107 ай бұрын
You also can’t turn the wheels much.
@Max-jv3yg7 ай бұрын
This^. Jack stands will also tear em up.
@alsardari892Ай бұрын
I'm also in FL and having moisture in slab. I'm going forward with the RockSolid kit though and just used their Moisture Stop product (1 gal per 100 sq ft I used vs per 150 sq ft they rec) and hopefully that will work...
@brandonterry34932 күн бұрын
@@alsardari892 how did it go? Another FLoridian here.
@GreenMountain5656 ай бұрын
Getting ready to do the Rock Solid tomorrow. I was curious about the flakes and if you can feel them when you run your hand over the floor? I’m debating on if I need to do a gloss coat to seal the flakes in or if it’s even needed? Thanks for the video!
@EverydayHomeRepairs6 ай бұрын
Sorry for the delay, if you do a light flake you will not feel the flakes. I think a clear coat is a good idea but mix in the anti-skid additive to avoid being slick when wet.
@What1zTyme7 ай бұрын
Wow! Hardest working man on YT! Great lesson and project !
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jquigley067 ай бұрын
Scott, Our floor was done impromperly by a "professional" a number of years ago, so we have old chipping and peeling. Don't think they etched. Some have suggested we need to belt sand all that off first. Also some have suggested using a sherwin williams william concrete sealer and just paint. Any thoughts? P S, i renovated my moms 100 year old farmhouse myself using your videos. And a rental. When contractors come over and talk to my husband, I'm like eyes over here buddy! Thanks.
@garygwinn58186 ай бұрын
The technology and application standards are alot better now. Get a good Polyaspartic company to do it and come out happy and with a warranty
@scottmuench68557 ай бұрын
The clear top coat is vital to getting consistent look, if you use just the basic product
@dennisammons91764 ай бұрын
I'm want to use the Rock Solid on an enclosed patio floor. This floor has been protected from the weather for 30 years. My problem is there are 2 expansion joints. There is about 1/2 in. elevation difference. What I do with the elevation difference?
@EverydayHomeRepairs4 ай бұрын
That is a bit tough, even if you grind one side and fill the expansion joint to smooth everything out it will move and crack within the first year. What about epoxying the slabs and leaving the expansion joints. Tremco Vulkem 45 SSL could be used to seal the cracks and they have a lot of different colors to help you match.
@Bigbacon7 ай бұрын
These products work great assuming you take the time to do the prep work and follow the directions.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Yeah, the prep should not be rushed 💯
@alexy435717 сағат бұрын
Temperature has to be above 65 in order to do this, correct? So no application of Rock Solid in February in North Carolina? average temps are 32-50 degrees
@Heath-k4h2 ай бұрын
What do you think the difference would be in quality if you primed the floor first
@Sylvan_dB7 ай бұрын
I'm skeptical about citric acid to etch. We'll see! I'm thinking tile, but the cost/area of a coating sure is appealing.
@staff.engineer7 ай бұрын
Did you really buy a cyber truck Scott? I figured you would be a Rivian backer.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Divian makes a great truck. I have always been a Tesla fan and put the reservation 4.5 years ago thinking they would be the first to autonomy. Hopefully will get FSD on the Cybertruck in June or July 🤞
@staff.engineer7 ай бұрын
@@EverydayHomeRepairs well it looks like the rental and KZbin business are treating you well if you’re out there buying big battery electric toys. I think you need to add a battery electric 301.9 mini excavator to the mix.
@ejmadjuice064 ай бұрын
Thank you
@EverydayHomeRepairs4 ай бұрын
You bet, best of luck on your project.
@michaelwise69702 ай бұрын
Man I failed so bad the first time I did it... My failure was not giving it enough time between each step ... It's ok I'm ready for next spring 😁👍..
@albertouribe26605 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your excellent Video!!!
@travishays36667 ай бұрын
H&C from shrewin Williams i s a good one used it many times. Over a hundred colors to choose from and then put sealer on it
@Salesmanwithasleeve6 ай бұрын
an idea? I have bought the epoxy sheild- but I bought the dual garage kit but only need 1 bag- I'm thinking of doing two coats of the epoxy shield - probably "cant" hurt?
@KUPUStheGreat6 ай бұрын
what do you recommend, for a safe temperature to do this?
@kimnach5 ай бұрын
Roughly 10years ago I did a 2-part epoxy coating on our garage floor and it looked great for about two months. Unfortunately, it began to blister. Our house is about 40yrs old and the garage floor does not have a vapor barrier, resulting in a lot of moisture. We recently had a pro come out for an estimate and he said that any epoxy flooring would fail in our garage. I will probably install a floating tile system.
@Nate757575755 ай бұрын
Have you gotten any resunts using the 1 part Behr Garage Epoxy vs the 2 Part Rustoleum Kit. Cuious of how it holds up with Behr being pre mixed
@Nate757575755 ай бұрын
Also did your pull include thos who had added the Rustoleum Clear epoxy topper?
@jasonlaboy7 ай бұрын
Our floor was never going to be flat, but really needed to be grinded down, I think that was a major issue with ours. We did the prep properly though.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
I am going to rent a dual head diamond grinder coming up for another floor. I think prepping without the water and doing a complete grind is a much, much better way to prep. We shall see 🤞
@erickmcgraw7 ай бұрын
I really need to do this to my 36' x 25' garage but it's going to be a chore. I'm wondering if doing it in warmer ambient weather or in the cooler fall, like 70°.
@kevinbirge4427 ай бұрын
There are instructions in the kits that specify the dwell time based on the temperature but the 70 degree weather would be a better time to do it. Epoxy will cure below 40 eventually, but you don't want to apply it if the temperatures of the surface being coated, the air and the product aren't between 60 to 85. I'm in Florida. I can't do this until November, maybe October at best. Other areas can do them year around.
@kevinbirge4427 ай бұрын
That's for the Epoxy though. The RockSolid can go down to 40. It's 40 - 90.
@DarkKnightBruce6 ай бұрын
If it's a brand new build, brand new garage, cement foundation just laid loke a month ago, can I skip the first half of your instructions? Thank you!!
@billyfromla11179 күн бұрын
This guy is amazing
@jetcontracting42447 ай бұрын
Clear coat is KEY after applying the epoxy and flakes!
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@green5sing7 ай бұрын
Amazing comparison and how to video!!! 😊
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support 🙌
@cosmicvcosmic7 ай бұрын
Would it be possible to do this with a $400-$500 budget? Also is it worth it? Half garage is a home gym then the rest is space for a car(not used often) and workspace
@minnieT19784 ай бұрын
I just bought brand new construction home. Do i still need to use degraser?
@Vicenteroman3 ай бұрын
subscribed because you have a Cybertruck lol
@GeorgeNasrJewelers7 ай бұрын
Excellent video ❤🙏👊
@OArchivesX2 ай бұрын
Good video.. minus the tesla truck lol that thing is awful.
@carloscolon51517 ай бұрын
Excellent video!! Thanks!!
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
You bet 👍
@trangenusa7 ай бұрын
One question is it slippery when wet?
@trentsdiyadventures7 ай бұрын
Thoughts on a second coat of epoxy before flakes to add some thickness for durability?
@Merciless_Banana7 ай бұрын
Im pretty sure it will have difficulties binding to the other coat of epoxy. Id look into it however
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Yeah, not sure how the 2 layers would bond. Maybe it would be okay but I was pleased wth the Rock Solid side which went on much thicker.
@jdhogg187 ай бұрын
I think it says it can be recoated for up to 30 days. After that it's supposed to be sanded with 80 grit for adhesion.
@Merciless_Banana7 ай бұрын
@@jdhogg18 interesting, it probably sand the first coat a bit just to ensure proper grab.
@rontiemens25537 ай бұрын
Are the flakes for aesthetics only ?
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
In this case pretty much, the next floor will have a "full flake" and a top coat which will help with the durability.
@rebeccac81907 ай бұрын
Where's the video for what you did on your house? We are turning our screened patio into a 3 seaaon and want to epoxy the floors first. It will be open to wind, etc while we prep and apply since its only screened.
@kevinbirge4427 ай бұрын
Anytime I hear that a coating, any coating, is already peeing off within a year, it's always due to prep. Either it wasn't cleaned enough, dulled enough, or it wasn't tested for moisture. As long as the coated surface is clean, dry and sound, you should not have peeling at all.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
I would agree with that 👍
@Dbobber7 ай бұрын
Surprised didnt use a primer base first.. thats what locks the moisture away from the epoxy and then a top gloss coat to protect it.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
I tried to stick to the standard installation but totally agree a primer would be a better approach. I will be doing another option for Epoxy Flooring where I grind the concrete down and also use a primer in addition to superior product for Epoxy, Flake, and Top Coat.
@Dbobber7 ай бұрын
@@EverydayHomeRepairs armor epoxy seems to be the better quality diy kit
@calebacosta9595 ай бұрын
Holy moly where do you live? I was quoted $5500 for my 650 sqft garage by multiple contractors.
@EverydayHomeRepairs5 ай бұрын
Illinois
@Southpaw-qc9gh4 ай бұрын
Grind the floor. 6” diamond cup wheel and an angle grinder.
@EverydayHomeRepairs4 ай бұрын
Yeah, a full grind is the best prep for sure 💯
@Southpaw-qc9gh4 ай бұрын
@@EverydayHomeRepairs you did mention that I know, but just so other people know. Prep is absolutely key like mentioned in the video. Personally I did a grind job on mine and used the rustoleum kit and it still peeled after a year. I had to grind it all off again and the next go around I used Rust bullet epoxy. $190 a gallon but I can drag anvils across my floor with no issue. Great content 👍
@Corvette.Ronnie3 ай бұрын
I've never done this type of flooring work but it seems like chip and crack repair should be Step #1 just to keep dust, even with a shop vac attached, to an absolute minimum.
@keithfreitas29835 ай бұрын
Been trying to find a small can of Rust Oleum epoxy garage floor coating for touchups. Anyone know what the name of this gray coating is called?
@MAGAMAN7 ай бұрын
There is a guy on youtube who does this professionally and also sells the products he uses. The channel name is Concrete Floor Solutions. He has some great videos on this. He says one of the biggest reasons for failure is the acid etch.
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, I am actually working with Jeff and Jason that own Concrete Floor Solutions for the "Pro" floor I will be putting down next. They do great work and have awesome products 👍👍
@peterbergeris65107 ай бұрын
What to do if u have a moisture problem?
@fmradio423 ай бұрын
The great thing about using a power washer Rotary Surface Cleaner is that you won't get water on your walls or feet.
@1bluensx7 ай бұрын
I have an epoxy shield floor put on my garage 20 years ago. It needs to be redone. Can I just repaint over it? Or is there some type of prep that I need to do?
@MrFastFox6663 ай бұрын
I'll probably go for rock solid. Yeah it's more expensive, but it's something you won't be doing every year so it's better to get the better product from the start and do it right the first time. If the cheaper epoxy fails, now you're doing this all over again and you're spending more than you would have with Rock Solid.
@SongOfStorms4117 ай бұрын
Seems like a ton of work for marginal benefit. If I wanted to make a garage floor look nice I’d just put down the rubber mat flooring- easy to replace pieces if needed.
@Cr480mx7 ай бұрын
Depends on your use case. If all you do is use it as a storage room for your cars and or stuff it'll work. For those that work on vehicles or use their garage as a shop, those tiles become an absolute nightmare. This makes it way easier to clean up spills and leaks without the nasty oil stains left behind
@SongOfStorms4117 ай бұрын
@@Cr480mxEvery mechanic I’ve ever been to has an unfinished concrete floor in the shop. I would think if you’re expecting to regularly get oil and grease on the floor no flooring is going to look good in the long run, no matter how expensive.
@Rojo-oe4ku7 ай бұрын
Where is the video on the more professional system?
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
Still to come, we have a little trip planned and when I come back I will do the installation and release the video. Probably about 3 weeks from now.
@geomaz357 ай бұрын
Phil Mcrackin did my garage floor.
@LeMatt87n7 ай бұрын
I laughed out loud when I saw the cyber truck
@TheRumpleThump7 ай бұрын
People like to make fun of others having things they can't themselves afford. It's a coping mechanism.
@csbarbourv7 ай бұрын
That’s when I stopped watching.
@LeMatt87n7 ай бұрын
@@TheRumpleThump do they? That’s nice. I just wasn’t expecting it
@nicklindsey30997 ай бұрын
Did all the videos from this channel pay for that truck? Or was the truck given to him I wonder?
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
@nicklindsey3099 I wish Tesla was giving these away 😂
@viper5ko7 ай бұрын
how could you redo if you have peeling
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
I would grind down to fresh concrete. I will do that exact thing on this floor in the coming weeks.
@WorkThrowaway6 ай бұрын
Who told you about my drywall mud on the garage floor??
@A_Noob_Mechanical_Engineer7 ай бұрын
Me watching the video: EZ as fuck. Me doing the project: WTF is this
@EverydayHomeRepairs7 ай бұрын
No doubt!
@TheClevelandUppercut12 күн бұрын
Why not use muradic acid for cleaning the concrete floor. It will etch the concrete and the epoxy will get into the concrete better.
@jimmyalmanza31204 ай бұрын
I am on vacation so this is going to take all week so the floor can dry. The good news is that I am in California so it is still 90+ degrees outside and no humidity.
@thesanfranciscoseahorse4733 ай бұрын
If we have asbestos mastic under asbestos tile on a floor, in THEORY couldn't we encapsulate and bury the asbestos under many coats of epoxy without having to grind anything away? People talk about it not adhering over time but wouldn't that not matter if I had a thick enough slab or enough layers of epoxy to seal everything off? I'm aware this idea isn't the professional way to do it but in a situation were I am short on time and funds and need to make a space safe for people/animals, in theory wouldn't it work to just dump a thick enough epoxy slab on a floor and bury the asbestos...? Thoughts?
@tcmayes80127 ай бұрын
Great video looks wayyyyy to hard tho I’m gonna need a good recommendation of someone that I can hire to do this 😉
@philsmock49437 ай бұрын
The wife and I did our garage years ago, but it needs to be redone. Going to hire it done this time. Getting too old. Thumbs up on the truck. I have my name on one.