How to correctly epoxy your floor by yourself! (Rust-Oleum Epoxyshield)

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Instagram: @Chrisgoorbarry
In this video I show you guys how I epoxied my floors step by step. I hope this video helps someone out and like always if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!

[@regovermaniii4190]

This is my project today where I have done all the prep work including using the cement patch on nicks. Today I do the paint and I will follow your excellent routine. Thanks for taking the time to educate the rest of us.😀

[@taureanbennett]

We're finally buying our dream home w the 2 car garage that I've been wanting after over 10yrs of just a long driveway and a shed for the bikes. Your video shines light on the fact that I could do this DYI project. Thanks for sharing you did an amazing job!! 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thanks Taurean! You got this and the reward after is so worth it!

[@MrAlaiddin]

Hey bro, watched a couple of epoxy applying videos the past few days and yours was definitely the best one, just got done with my garage and I wanted to thank you real quick. Followed your steps and got great results. My garage literally transformed! Thanks again

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Awesome, thank you! Glad I could help you!

[@danmac3562]

How’s it holding up man?

[@sheastreet]

You beasted that floor. Like your work ethic. You have to love the process. That is what makes projects fun.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

appreciate you!! and yes having fun its what is all about!

[@flpdragonslayersmith8]

Just did a floor today. Well sanded yesterday, etched and cleaned today. Goin to try with this same type epoxy for a dude. Have not done any. You tube had saved me alot of headache. Thanks for upload.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Good luck!

[@tempesthawksley3707]

It looks beautiful! We are moving into a small new build in a few months and this is one of the first projects I want to do! You have a wonderful of teaching us how it's done and instilling confidence. Thank you!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thank you! You got this mines is still holding up!

[@Rekkless]

I used the same product last summer, and couldn't be happier with the results. One word of advice: Get the clear coat!! It makes all the world of difference, it makes the floor much more durable. gives it a great gloss and leaves the floor looking professional instead of DIY.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@ONESONENT]

Thank You for your video brother. This is the best example of how to properly use the product. I feel a lot more confident now that you've made the process seamless.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad it was helpful! You'll love the results and how it looks!

[@JS-go1xr]

We did ours this weekend. It came out amazing… Prep is very important!!!

[@DigitalLogicCircuit]

We are restoring our garage right now and this video really helped!

[@jacquelinegryginczyk3136]

Great video I’m getting ready to do my laundry room floor and watched a “professional “ job done, and it scared me so much that I considered returning epoxy and just getting concrete paint. Thanks for making it look possible.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Appreciate the feedback you can do it!

[@jacquelinegryginczyk3136]

Well I did it! I’m happy with results, not a perfect job but there is a learning curve right lol. Anyone planning to tackle this the one thing I would do differently is I would apply clear sealer with skid proof additive. A few weeks after I discovered a tiny bit of water dripping from a pipe and it’s created blemishes in floor ( very small so at this point I’m not clearing it out and fixing, yet). Lastly make sure you’re keeping your coating consistent , at the end I had a lot of product left so I began putting it on heavier and you can see the unevenness. But again this is a great video, good product would 100% recommended and may use it on my screen porch someday.

[@asseenonyoutube196]

I love how clean this is! Very inspiring and thank you for the detailed explanation. This made me want to give my shop a makeover!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thank you so much!! send me before and afters if you do it!!

[@dylconnaway9976]

Looks great! Love the significant other check-ins - my wife is an outstanding supervisor as well.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

haha Thanks!

[@marioarroyo621]

End of the day your work paid off. Looks good.

[@Strategory76]

I watched a few of these how-to epoxy garage floor videos. This is the best. Thank you for posting.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AMZNYC]

Same here! This is a great video explanation of the process...I am about to go etch my outdoor garage here in NYC! (Fingers crossed)!

[@jindo24]

Thank you for this video I am going to epoxy my garage in a few days. This will definitely give me a good direction on how to apply it correctly

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lkk4542]

My current project, your video is helping tremendously! Thank you!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

No prob! hope it comes out great!

[@martinhenri9432]

This is great stuff. I just had a guy come to the house and wanted 2500$ but when i looked at your video I know I can do this myself. Great job thanks for the posting.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad I could help!

[@paulaswift5995]

You made it look so easy! Super job and looks amazing!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@brettboje]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. It has encouraged me to do this myself in a few weeks time. 👍🏻

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Your welcome! you got this!

[@mikeroyal8530]

Awesome video! Thanks! Doing mine tomorrow. Picked up a couple of tips watching this.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad it helped! You will love the results!

[@brucefurman754]

Really helpful for use of Rust-Oleum epoxy shield. One of the best videos about that. I applied ours a couple of days after watching this. It is a ton of prep work for sure. But it looks great and hopefully will last a few years. I had considered the professional version that Rust-Oleum makes but for the work that I do in the garage I decided against the professional, solvent based product. Plus the basic epoxy shield has been sold for at least 20 years, I would guess. I am going to use parking mats under our car and truck tires though just in case. I don't want to risk hot tire peel after all this work. Thanks again for your video. The most helpful one for my project!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thanks so much Bruce!! This makes making these videos so worth it!! Appreciate you!

[@scottisha69]

Great video and good job at showing all the steps. Prep is definitely the pain-in-the-butt part of the process.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

You got that right!

[@808lublabs4]

This video shows that the performance of these coating are all in the prep. Honestly the kit used is an inferior kit but the fact it has held up for at least a year tells you the prep was done well. I used a Armor Garage kit with the mil spec top clear coat which costs at least 3 times as much as this kit. The clear coat adds a glossy finish to it but it still anti skid with the additive. My floor has been coated for 8 years now and no peeling. Prep process was similar to what was shown here and total tile from prep to cars back in was a week. Good job on the DIY

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

I totally agree! The prep is annoying but so worth it at the end!

[@jesseh9174]

Nice job, I'm going to do my garage this weekend, thank you for this video, very helpful...btw looks amazing!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Appreciated!

[@buickregal817]

This made me know I can do it myself as well thanks man great video! 👌🏻 needed a new project

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

You can do it man Prep is the most important thing!

[@ppepperoni3570]

Looks nice, add some 5/4 or 2 x 6 base boards would really finish!

[@kamingilson6573]

Hey man, great job, really appreciate the video. Im stressing my application and this helps a lot

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad it helped! As long as you take your time and follow the steps you will be good!

[@scottraper9574]

Great job! Starting mine on Saturday.

[@Gazziza29]

Great work. I think prep is the key and you took your time with that part. I've been looking into epoxying my garage floor and one thing I've run across is that more people seem to be content with Rustoleum Epoxyshield whereas the Rustoleum Rock Solid seems very hit or miss.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

I agree with you! Just so you know I still haven't had any issues. It's still holding perfect and looks great and I work on cars every single weekend!

[@dexterstanley4185]

@@ChrisGoorbarry how’s it hold up still?

[@sumar786]

Great job! It looks fantastic.

[@manas724]

Thanks 👍 a lot for your video. It is the best video in concern to Epoxy floor. I am on a mission to convert my double garage to a mini theatre . Thanks buddy

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@JV3z]

Looks good bro, hard work pays off apparently. Thank you for the video

[@vigneauson]

Outstanding video, Chris!

[@dannyfalcon3449]

That looks great! Gonna be on my to do list🤙🏿

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Send me before and afters if you do bro!!

[@davidmossholder3610]

That was awesome ... great job thanks for sharing how to do this.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bryantlaws4187]

Great video man, im about to do the same and this really helps get an idea of how to do it!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad I could help

[@Skittlezz45]

Looks good! Only thing I would add is some standard base board trim to the bottom of the walls (clean up those edges) and it'll look 👌

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

I totally agree I will do that soon! That is what thing that has been bothering me haha

[@joenarb]

Good job! I just did the same project. I also did the clear coat, which I highly recommend. but you have to do it within 7 days. The preparation is the key.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

joenarb I bet with the clear coat on top it looks sooooo nice!!

[@LETULIVE39]

Hey Bro , amazing video thank you for giving me the inspiration to try this next week. Few questions, I noticed you had some cracks in your floor. Did you fill those before applying the epoxy? Did the epoxy fill the cracks? I have similar cracks in my floor.

[@jodywade8651]

Great video! Thank you! We’re going to attempt this ourselves.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thanks! Glad I could help!

[@EduardoRaziniBeal]

What a good content thanks for sharing, so it’s been a year since you did the epoxy, question is, it last long? Do you usually park car inside the garage? Hot tires was an issue or not ?

[@timothybayliss6680]

Thank you for doing this. We are remodelling our showroom and were a little uncertain of everything involved.

[@martmarca1096]

Great Job bro! Is it necessary to put primer first before applying the epoxy for better adhesion? Thanks in advance.

[@michaelellsworth5645]

I really appreciate your time with it all..Amazing

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

It's my pleasure! Glad I could help!

[@kwince05]

Builds a badass Evo, most views of channel is about garage floor. lol. I follow you on instagram, and was about to redo the floor after getting some quotes. and boom, here you are. Keep up the good work my guy.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

hahaha RIGHT!!? KZbin is a strange world! lol But hey bro I appreciate you glad I could help in any way!

[@jerico80]

Lol not everybody has an evo...but many people tired of their garage floor looking as it does. 😁

[@krisrosano1]

Hey Chris thanks for the video I just finished doing my two car garage with your help. I noticed you only opened one epoxy bag did you ever get to use the second one? I had a whole bag left over wondering if I was supposed to apply it thicker.. lmk ty

[@NyTonyF]

Nice job, looks great Bro. I have the same kit, started my first coat today.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Hope everything comes out great!

[@pauladrianloupoliquit2712]

best diy garage coating i saw on youtube

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Wow, thanks!

[@RewindVideos]

@christopher Goorbarry I’m about to do this today. Thanks for the info. I don’t feel like sanding the floor tho 😩

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

It's a important step if you currently have a coating on it if not with the etch and a good clean you should be good!

[@NSSPhotography]

Nice work my man! I’m getting ready to do this and was totally gonna skip all the prep you did! Thank goodness for your video. Off to rent a machine to scrape. Your floor came out amazing. BTW That looks like my old house in a certain “Breezy” Kendall hood. :-D

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

NSSPhotography man this makes making these videos so worth it! I’m glad this helped you out!! That’s why I make these videos! And haha 😂

[@fastm3980]

Don't use Rust-Oleum...Trust me get Industrial Grade 3 part Epoxy.

[@josels1292]

Did you use this same product? Would you recommend?

[@p6291953as]

Whenever you're removing an existing coating, you are much better served to rent the coating removal tool vs the dimabrush prep tool @ Home Depot. The removal tool has only 10 blades, which is more than 1/2 the metal grinders than the prep tool & does a much more aggressive job removing the existing coating as well as prepping the concrete slab simultaneously.

[@GiselSaucedo]

love the outcome 😍👏🏻

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Gisel Saucedo thanks my love!

[@gyous4277]

Very good job, very helpful. Thanks much!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zackfranks9035]

Very helpful and thorough! Thanks

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rogeliomartinez9113]

Going to tackle this myself very soon nice vid!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Rogelio Martinez thanks bro!!

[@TheLifeTerm]

Thanks for the video.! You did an excellent job.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad it was helpful! thank you!

[@Projekt1]

Good job. About to so this next week. Still have to fix the cracks and chips on my garage. Hope this holds up , my garage is exposed to the sun .Wish me luck. By the way i need your engine for my project🤣

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

lol Good luck!! 👍

[@dellaty122]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@1962hellen]

Thanks this video is very helpful and to the point. Nice work. I

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hitsontd]

First off TY for this video, still very relevant today! Real quick, anything you would have done different with the floor now that some time has passed? ty in advance!

[@XxechelonxX]

Hey man great vid, planning to do the same on my garage this weekend, one question about yours though what is the total square footage of your garage? mine is 400 square feet and x1 package of this product should be enough. Me concern is that I have seen other people recommend doubling up on the rust-oleum packages on two car garages since its not enough.

[@derrickcancel9949]

Thanks finally someone did a step by step that was 100% helpful thank u...👋

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad it helped

[@tec8095]

Very informative. Question for you ...why can’t you rotary grind at the very first step, then degrease it? To me that would reduce a step.

[@josephsepulvado2048]

Great video - thanks for helping others 👍

[@staceythomas2316]

Good vid! Getting ready to do my garage floor as well. Same product....but it's gonna take 3 boxes. Wish me luck.

[@edwincastro3262]

Came out great man! Just started following your channel after watching your dream 2 car garage build. I’m in the process of moving but once I get my keys I plan on starting my process too! Quick question, did you have any issues with the cracks on the cement? Did they show up after epoxy was dry? I’ve read that they recommend to fix them first but wanted to get different opinions. Thanks in advance!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thanks Edwin! I actually left the cracks as they were it didn't bother me as much and so far the floor is holding great!! Hasn't cracked at all! If you have the time fix any cracks I mean why not it will look better! They sell a kit for that too!

[@johnitqmiller1858]

Great job dude! Thanks!!

[@roberthaston2420]

Job well done 👍🏻 thank you for sharing

[@johnw7120]

Heck of a lot of work. Looks professional, nicely done. I noticed a black floor trim on one wall, looks great. Should carry over the other walls with that floor trim. Does it irritate the wife at times that you’re such a perfectionist ? Lol Thanks, nice work.

[@vwkris]

Thanks for the help man! About to do mine now 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

🙌🏼🙌🏼😬🙏🏼

[@SUKMD]

You got down. Hopefully knocking out my 3 car garage this month. 👍

[@ovmproductionz]

nice work bro.. you make me miss my evo. I should've never sold it!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thanks man!! & I sure do love my evo! Get another one!!

[@Pilarrossiter]

Great job, looks great! Question, does it have some grip to it? Like after you sprinkled it? Thank you

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

are you referring to the chips? if so yes it adds a bit of grip.

[@terryannunique1026]

Hi Christopher.....thank you very much for sharing this video it really helped me .. new subscriber here 😃👍

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome!!

[@djdominorgv]

Great vid bro! Thx!!

[@Marshall126]

Well done, great job !!

[@michaelwilson1282]

Looks great bud . I suggest the clear coat , it’s worth it bud . Especially working in the garage. Just more durable. Great job .

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thanks Michael!

[@sebastian2fn]

Awesome video man nice job

[@chesleyrenater6158]

Man the setup in your garage is awesome !

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thanks Chesley!

[@chesleyrenater6158]

@@ChrisGoorbarry your welcome !

[@louismaselli8784]

I watched your video before I started my garage.step one complete;the diamabrush job done.omg 12 hours. I’m beat.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Yes!! Haha it’s a long process but worth it in the end!

[@aliciamiller6199]

Excellent video. Thanks.

[@Celtic-Iron]

Ty finally a great example of my exact floor ty so much

[@GAILANN26]

Thank you for this video this helps a lot!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad I could help!

[@alexisisaac3637]

Thank you very much to sharing this video it helps me a lot

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Glad it helped!

[@Ahelm12]

Awesome video! This is my fall project, so I am very thankful you posted this video! One question I have is, how long is this paint expected to last, and what do you do if it peels or needs a small repair?

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thanks Austin and it depends I use my garage everyday working on cars If it last me 2-3 years I would be super happy! for someone that doesn't use there garage everyday I'm almost sure it would last for more than 10 easyyy! But it's all in the prep work! Mines is holding on great!!

[@Ahelm12]

@@ChrisGoorbarry Awesome, thanks for your input. I use my garage as well, so I figured 3-5 years would be good, then re coat it or touch up. Thanks again!

[@angelreese5984]

Great video and thank you for sharing! Off subject but where did you buy the cabinets and board to hang all your tools? My husband needs one

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thank you!! and I made a full garage build video the cabinets are gladiators and the pegboard is literally custom bought the white peg board at home depot with woods. Here's the video for the full garage build. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpXapJ9ojN-sr6s

[@maxsmith3894]

Great job, the only comment I have is a concrete diamond grinder would have been better, to get the rid of the low spots and the remaining old coating which might case an issue later due to bonding.

[@GeordieShores]

Great video, thanks Chris, Do they sell the clearcoat seperate? im struggling to find it in the uk

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Hey Thank you!! I believe they do! here they sell it in homedepot or even on amazon too! Check online

[@hemalkha3]

Excellent video and took a lot of pressure off of me coz I was little hesitant to take up this project on my own. But after watching you do it, I am quite confident that I can do it. 1 quick question: did you have any cracks on the floor and if so, how did you handle that? Thanks a ton.

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

appreciate you!! And I did but I did not patch them.. If you want to you can get their kit to patch any cracks!

[@FishingWithMichaelTruong]

It looks good man well done :)

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Mike thanks appreciated!

[@MRSFORD2B]

Great video. Can you tell me where you got your peg board with your tools on it plz.

[@NESADDICT]

Killer work!

[@funnybutclose]

Did the kit come with the little bucket or did you have to buy that separate? Floor looks great, going to pick up the dark gray kit and the anti skid additive soon to do on a brand new house garage floor. Very helpful!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Thanks!! I had the bucket it didn't come with the kit! Goodluck and have fun! it was an enjoyable process except the prep lol

[@brandhark7935]

Nice work man!

[@miked6097]

Looks nice. But really should be done with a diamond grinder to get the correct csp for the epoxy to adhere to. That way it won’t delaminate over time. Have to grind the edges with an angle hand grinder. Acid wash and sand isn’t enough for prep and prep is most important for the longest lasting results. End result should be more like a glass than a paint. That being said it did come out nice. Stay safe!!!

[@natee2169]

Wow you did a ton of prep work prob the most I’ve seen in any video I watched. You grinded, power washed multiple times, used a cleaner and etcher AND an acid mix wow lol. I was surprised after you did all that you didn’t do a double coat or a sealer. I also think it’s better when you use more flakes to where it’s basically covering the whole floor, looks really cool that way. Great job though for your first time hope it holds up for a long time 👍

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

It’s still in great conditions! I think prep is the most important step! And I wish I would’ve done a gloss coat on top to make it even more shiny

[@davidedwards2494]

Oh im sorry bud I just seen that you did do the acid wash its important I do this for a living and the power washing g is as well

[@joemaroney57]

Nice job man!

[@bluemonday17]

Great video mate!

[@jesusdachrist9192]

Hey thanks for the video! After watching your video do you suggest that I rent a Concrete grinder? I have seen other videos but your concrete looked the cleanest!

[@ChrisGoorbarry]

Hey Thanks for watching! It all depends on if your concrete was coated or epoxied before?

[@chesleyrenater6158]

Looks good !