How To Do A Concrete Coating For A Garage Floor In 2024

[@Thepriest39]

My wife and I did my 22X40 shop. We watched a bunch of videos, including yours. We rented a walk behind floor grinder. That took us 1 1/2 days to get it done. What we found out towards the end is to put a 60# retaining wall brick on the machine for added weight and it made it go 5 times faster. My wife did 80% of the grinding. I kept washing out the water/slurry. We cleaned the shit out of the floor. We go two part epoxy from Exterior Coatings. I mixed and she rolled it out. We did a full broadcast pretty much the same colors as you just did. Scrapped and cleaned the flakes and then rolled on the same polyspartic top coat. The prep time is 85% of the work. I don’t think that you always need to hire a pro to this kind of stuff. Enough research and willingness to tackle it you can get it done. Mike does fantastic work. What I would worry about is hiring someone and they do a half ass job for a ton of money. At least if I screw up it is my fault and I didn’t pay someone thousands of dollars to mess up.

[@customcopperhoods7502]

Agree. Which brand did you use? If you don’t mind. Or if you have the link. All the stuff on Amazon have mixed reviews.

[@jedidiahross7447]

Mike, I clicked on your video because. You're professionals. And I enjoy watching the team dynamic. Thanks for the content.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I appreciate that!

[@ChrisJohnson-pm9jf]

I watch Mike's videos because he's such a great narrator!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks Chris!

[@stevenserdula1872]

i wanted to see how Mike and his crew did the Epoxy Floor Coating. I was immediately impressed with the other videos i have seen from Mike and can tell that they do quality work and take pride in it. Thank you for all the great videos.😁

[@jayndhood1]

I'm watching video because I will be starting my own concrete coating company

[@willwatts6961]

Hello Mike, how could I learn this training?

[@johncarr123]

subscribed to your streaming service. Currently doing a 5000 sq ft 30 year slab. Ton of work grinding filling. Will be applying PPG product next week.

[@rondunlap4628]

for the info and content .Dave you and your team just work so well together .It is refreshing to see this in the work force .Ty brother

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Who is Dave?🤦‍♂️

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I think he meant Mike, haha

[@Tony-tb8xj]

What are you using to grind the floors exactly? I reached out to a rental company recently about renting one and they had multiple options, but the one used in the video looks like a floor buffer. Thanks in advance!

[@2point..0]

@Mike Day Concrete HEY MIKE, guess what??? My Wife finally got her Job Transfer!!! Her Job location is in Scarborough and then we can look further out to look for land to build our Home in Maine!!! Liked#12 N Subscribed!!! Soon as we find a Rental we will be their!!!

[@maxwell7079]

I watch your videos because I just like to watch who are absolute pros do their thing

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank you

[@chrisfauver]

Yes, thinking of doing my own.. 20 year old home trying to do small projects to give the home more value. I have an oversized 2 bay. great video.

[@MrLucoca4]

I have a old garage floor slab about 40 years old. It’s pitted and in rough shape but it’s not sagging and it’s fairly level. I have built my taxidermy shop in half the garage and it’s heated and cooled but I need to fix these floors. Which would be the most cost effective and last the longest? Should I use a self leveling concrete or an epoxy? I figured I would use something to patch all the pits and smooth them out and then go over it with either the self leveling concrete or epoxy. It also has a brushed surface and I need it smooth.

[@ewaschuk802]

Will this coating hold up to snowmobile studs and carbides?

[@kr5289]

I did my floor probably 30 yrs ago with rustloeum epoxy from lowes I didn't do any surface grinding and it never peeled I been pretty rough on it to. Professionals charge an outrageous price. And you can do it yourself.

[@Midwestabstractart]

Is that an actual floor grinder machine? Or is that a floor refinished with a diamond blade pad on it? Thank you

[@jakeschisler7525]

It's beautiful! I myself would not tackle such a job. My brother in law tried it once in his garage and it didn't last long because he used a cheap mix, mainly because he was cheap.

[@alexshackleford1065]

Hello Mike, would it change your approach if you were laying a new slab with the intention of ending up with a flaked epoxy floor? Would you still polish the slab and then grind it? Would you brush finish it to eliminate the need to grind the surface? How long would you leave a slab before epoxy? Etc. Awesome videos by the way. I know you're probably very busy, so not expecting a response, but it would be much appreciated 👍 I'll keep binge watching your stuff!

[@johncarr123]

I noticed that you did not use a squeegee to spread the product before rolling?

[@DecoCreteTV]

Great video, Mike!!!👍

[@rs2024-s4u]

Nice job, no drama. I would like more tech. i.e., grinding stone what grit how long does a cutting/grinding stone last and costs of consumables close-up of preped floor before, during and after grinding amount of open time for coatings products that you like grinding machine data appx costs per sq. foot etc. Love to see patch and or repairs to existing.

[@BigHeinen]

Thanks for posting this Mike! Just bought a house with a 3-car garage and I'd like to try doing my own coating job. This will give me an idea if it's within my scope of abilities or if I need to contract the job out. Looks like something I can do if I do the prep correctly. Maybe I'd use a longer curing product as I am just a one old man show. Thanks!!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Be a good idea to get my course and learn all the right ways to do this. Link is in the description of this video.

[@johnflew]

what for epoxy are you using? we use tnemec and fastop 4080 from Shrrwin williams in our facility. we hire west coast industrial flooring from sacremento to come to us to hancock county maine

[@VK65-e9s]

Mike, Why do you prep the floor first with the 20-inch floor buffer and later go over it again with the hand grinders? I understand using the hand grinder in the corners, but why do you use the hand grinder after the buffer over the whole surface again? I think you don’t do that in your other videos. Thanks!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Sometimes the hand grinders with the vacuum attached cleans the dust out of the pores of the concrete better than just vacuuming alone. Then we vacuum after using the hand grinders. Grinding with the buffer is great but it forces some dust down into the concrete after the surface is opened up.

[@bbiowa]

Good to know. So are the hand grinders just doing a light touch to the surface moreso to collect the dust rather than etch into the surface.

[@als1023]

That floor is beautiful ! I would take on a small project doing this, to learn and get the process down. I would only use quality, professional materials, would take no chances on the product. Like painting, it's all in the prep. I'm guessing 70% prep on jobs like a concrete floor. I don't do this for a living, but have worked with epoxy since the late 1970's when Jim Peters invented G1 epoxy in Vancouver, Canada. We tested many of his new products and inventions, was a fun time !

[@dozyproductionss]

how is that you guys are painting it on and then immediately walking on it while still rolling it back and forth? Does it not stick to your shoes?

[@doubleddd4096]

Enjoy watching the pros and thinking I might do mine thanks

[@blueman0691]

HI Mike, I am moving into a newly built home in SC and I am debating doing an epoxy floor in the garage and the back patio. I wanted to see how you tackled a new floor.

[@westcentralpowerwash]

When coating garage floors or pole barn floors, do you always use the same primers and top coats? I saw where someone asked you what products you used and you sent them a website. Could you type the product you use here? I didn’t know what I should be looking for. Thank you

[@christianmartin8285]

Mike what do you use to fill the control joints? I didn’t see any in this garage. I’ve seen some companies leave the joints and it does look nice. I push rod bacer down to about a 1/4” below the surface and then use a quick dry crack filler then grind it down to a smooth seamless surface

[@dennishergenreter9021]

Mike- Am building a new house. Want garage epoxy coating of garage. My question is: Should there be any sort of moisture barrier before the garage floor is poured by the builder? Thanks. Dennis

[@hindsight57]

I’m looking at getting my floor coated. What are my options with a brand new floor? It’s a week old right now. Garage doors coming soon. 28x24 building. I’m just looking to keep it nice. Not really sure if I need it a solid color or just remain normal concrete look.

[@esthersampie9399]

Do you have a link for me where I can buy the topcoat? I am from South America. I already have the epoxy.

[@ki_Whi]

What epoxy did you use? The fast curing one

[@timmyallain6333]

Looking into the e2u kit. No primer needed? Is that what you used in this video?

[@auk7150]

Looking to get a new home done

[@scottfrazier131]

Question, how likely is it that a “repaired crack” will transfer through the coating down the road? Also how much flexibility is there in the product say a shrinkage crack develops in the concrete a year or so down the road is it flexible enough to not transfer through? I am talking more shrinkage type cracks not larger cracks caused by substrate instability.

[@mikewest712]

Does the slip resistant powder go into the clear coat?

[@ignacio..9]

Does going all the way outside past the garage doors affect it anyway? Always a portion in the elements. More prone to peel?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Not with the polyaspartic we use.

[@Rhodesian_FAL]

I’m watching because I want to do my own flake floor. I want a pro product that will last me many years. I’ve installed two other epoxy floors. The first one didn’t last, the second solids based floor lasted 15 years which is when I sold the house. Previously I’ve etched, I’ll be grinding this time. I doubt my floor is insulated and I’m wondering if a primer will help prevent pops or peeling.

[@KobeLo2]

Have you ever used the original color chips garage floor epoxy kit deluxe? Thinking about trying this on my own. Norklad WB or pre prime WB Primer Base coat is Norklad WB Clear coat is HPU 747 VOC Any info would be appreciated! Enjoying your videos

[@instapaintingflorida]

Polyaspartic has a super strong smell!! Nobody wore a respirator?! Also how come you didn’t squeegee the coating first before rolling it ??

[@vas_mf]

Researching different types of garage floors, what would 300 square foot cost ? Thank you

[@live2huntnfish299]

Does grinding eliminate the need for degreasing and acid washing?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

For acid washing, yes. We don't degrease unless there's oil on an area.

[@seancannon3347]

Never did a floor, im a GC in Ca, and going to be doing this for my good friend, and don't want to screw anything up, and want it to last for decades... looks like grinding the floor is the way to go, the moisture part with the plastic is a good idea rather than the etching solution... i'll be following you through this process to make sure I get this right, Thanks! (Then i'm doing mine)

[@boyceball]

I am wondering why you do not use squeegees to guarantee mil thickness before back rolling

[@MikeDayConcrete]

We know just from experience and doing it all the time.

[@dozyproductionss]

@@MikeDayConcrete some others recommend squeegee and then back rolling. Does it really make a difference?

[@mitchbeard8920]

10 out of 10 mate many hands make light work

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks

[@fupa74]

Curious on how much it costs to be done professionally? My dad did his own with home depot stuff and only lasted a year or so.

[@boyceball]

And do you ever use Polyurea for your base?

[@nickkeroulis9279]

mike hello. sydney australia here. love your outside work and your internal. what type of grinding machine is this and the diamond type please ? is there a link ? thanks and keep up the great videos. wish i could be in the usa to do a course with you. niko.

[@freedomliberty7611]

Have a new garage 26x36 and want to have a this done

[@kakuja1396]

What grinder is that ?

[@MrSDFD18]

Could you use Mapei Eco-prim grip instead of cleaning the floor? It would save a ton of prep.

[@GrumpyAndCricket]

Great job guys!

[@gearlstrickland3365]

Would I be able to wash my car on that once it’s finished and is it slip proof

[@gearlstrickland3365]

How much would it cost to do a garage 25 x 25

[@theflyingcraftsman]

Looking to DIY my own garage floor. Thanks for the info. Any coupons/discount codes for the course?? Thanks again.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

No, sorry

[@SuperWingman69]

Curious about the cost to have someone like you Dave to do a small one car garage? 200 sq. Ft.

[@Michael-vi1kn]

I am looking to hire a pro in Pocono PA. But want the know how for proper choosing contract. Thanks for the videos

[@timbiggam2626]

This is Tim from Ohio. I look at all of ur. Video.

[@gearlstrickland3365]

How long will it last?

[@dave_from_mo]

Sweet looking floor

[@LeonardGoulet]

i need to do a few projects, that's all

[@LiftHeavy1]

I got a quote for same thing you are doing here. 1200sqft they want $7000. Is that too much?

[@zone3adk872]

I plan on doing a garage with radiant heat in the floor, and a shop that will be heated, but radiant floor.

[@illmatic33]

Link to product?

[@keving4304]

This is why you hire a professional. Let the experts in their craft do what they do.

[@Thepriest39]

Just because someone says that they are an expert doesn’t mean that they are. The concrete finishers that did my driveway and back patio did a shit job. I paid 13k for a poor job.

[@zoolu6879]

“Experts” and “professionals” providing a long lasting, durable, quality product with their “craft” is almost no existent. I’m sure there are some outliers, but most just claim that status and have little or less knowledge then I can find online. Couple that with exorbitant unsubstantiated labor charges and you have masses of people just DIY’ing with mixed results. Mostly that get passed to the next owner. I really wish there were professionals that I could pay a reasonable price for expert labor and skills, but if that ever existed, it’s gone now.

[@WillE454]

I did my own garage a few years ago and after 6 months it started flaking pretty badly where the cars came in and out of the garage. I already see where I went wrong. By the naked eye I thought the surface was smooth enough so I didn’t bother with a grinder. Lesson learned.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Yup, we see it all the time. Prep is the key.

[@trentzuniga3336]

What product are you using?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Poly Armour from Deco-cretesupply.com

[@jengraycar02]

I'm doing my own garage

[@gt3505]

Disappointing you didn’t show a close up of the floor once it was done your camera was always too far away

[@MartinMonette-gk9uc]

Poured a slab and want to protect it .

[@jaimeortega4940]

I thought it looked good even without the flake!

[@Casmige]

I bought all the [Quality] *Stuff* to do my daughters 20’x20’ garage & with the cost of the Power washer & Concrete grinder machines?? It was simply about $1K less than a professional service to do. What stopped me from doing it DIY? My inexperience. Sometimes? It’s “CHEAPER” to have Someone with experience to do it since on the job training mistakes can be quite costly. Sometimes the way to save money is to go with the Pro even though you end up spending a little bit more money in the long run.

[@als1023]

For $1K difference I would have it done, IF the professional was good and I trusted them. I'm uncertain how much of this is done in Canada. Many times ' professionals' will take the job to get the experience. I learn so much from this channel. so good at what they do.

[@RedStorm.]

Wanna do my own.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Get my course. It'll take all the guess work out of the equation.

[@tonybrandon1968]

I've noticed you are not really about showing people how to do this. You really chuckle about the diy stuff. I get it your in the business and not really into teaching the public your trade. I really get the feeling your just trying to steer people into hiring someone to do this work.

[@geneduclos4003]

Hey Mike, A bit off topic, but regarding concrete mix testing. do you test your own slump, or do you have someone test the slump for you. And do you test every time?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

A testing company does the testing, and only if the spec calls for it.

[@geneduclos4003]

@@MikeDayConcrete Thanks.