How to Epoxy a cargo trailer floor the easy way | DIY | Rust-oleum Epoxy Shield

Today was the day I finally got the time to Epoxy my cargo trailer in preparation for a camper conversion. The epoxy floor completely changed the trailer. Now I have a very durable, clean, professional floor that's very easy to maintain with whatever my family can throw at it.
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[@joesnow907]

Finally a video that gets straight to the point, thanks I’m going to do this to my little trailer

[@awesomesauce2935]

It's been almost 2 years, how has it held up?

[@wrxs1781]

Pouring it on as opposed to using a paint tray is the secret. Well done lads.

[@hectorgutierrez6723]

Saved me $3500. Thanks!

[@TheSarahk8]

Thanks for the video. Since it’s been 2 years, how is this holding up for you?

[@dillon574]

Nice video boss! Going to do exactly what you did for my new 6x12 for hauling my Harley. (Getting the Harley chips/flakes ordered and going to paint my walls orange). Thanks for the info and upload!

[@watsonst04]

Thanks! Glad to help.... your gonna have a nice trailer when it's done.

[@watsonst04]

Hopefully this will help someone out.. its an easy project that anyone can do!!

[@syzygysyzygy8332]

I did a 40' shipping container floor with this. Kept 300 2 week old goslings alive in there with space heaters during a cold snap, cleaned it up after with a pressure washer and never knew they were in there.

[@watsonst04]

Yea it's pretty easy clean stuff.... I bet that was a mess when you were done though...lol

[@BubsMTB]

Considering doing this to my weekend warrior.

[@watsonst04]

It's a easy weekend project really.

[@highlandhillbillys]

Did you manage to finish complete floor with 1 kit or open up second kit

[@hworkmaniv88]

Do you have a 1-2 years later review of how it held up? or any input if it worked?

[@watsonst04]

I have zero issies from the floor. I don't think it even cracked, but with the flakes it's hard to see any defects if it had some... really hides everything

[@cjlst8]

Great video! Would you advise filling in the screw dimples and plywood joints on the floor? I’m wondering if the epoxy filled them as you mentioned or if they showed through after the product hardened. Thanks

[@watsonst04]

You can if you wanted, but due to the flakes you can barely see any imperfections (Screw holes, cracks, etc).

[@michaelmoore9629]

Do you think that applying 1 coat to the floor and letting it dry. Then apply a second coat with the flakes letting it dry and then clear coat with anti skid abrasive. Good idea or overkill????

[@nejdro1]

FYI, RustOleum does not recommend 2 part epoxy on a wooden substrate as any hard object falling on it will dent and breech the surface. Kind of the same reason you don't put laminate on plywood, but rather dense particle board. Also, pay attention to the temperature requirements. It must be warm to harden.

[@watsonst04]

So far I haven't had a single issue. I sanded the entire floor to give it a good grip and did the clear coat on top. Yes I followed the temps when I did it and let it cure for a week before I even touched it.

[@tleonard410]

How has it held up any chipping or scratching do you haul stuff regularly in the trailer

[@guitarobot]

How easy is it to drill through for mounting tie downs and such.

[@watsonst04]

Just depends on if you hit metal structure areas. Either way not hard just make sure your not hitting anything important underneath the floor.

[@guitarobot]

@@watsonst04 was just wondering if it may cause the epoxy to splinter or crack. Thank you for the reply and a great video.

[@Streetglide2021]

Looks nice!

[@watsonst04]

Thanks!

[@micahroberts3564]

No clear coat on top?

[@ronkemp9528]

Great job nice trailer.

[@watsonst04]

Just wait until I get my final video of it out (sorry it was done, but someone stole all my stuff so I have to redo it). Thanks for watching!

[@ronkemp9528]

@@watsonst04 Sorry to hear that Ass Holes everywhere now a days.

[@watsonst04]

@@ronkemp9528 yea it sucked, but only one thing to do... move on and keep going.

[@howtobeatadrum]

I was surprised you didn’t put a second coat over the flakes

[@watsonst04]

I ended up putting a clear coat on top of it.

[@Bjjdaddy65]

How many kits of clear did you need for the 24ft trailer?

[@segert18]

will it scratch off if you went on it with something sharp like snowmobile carbides

[@watsonst04]

I don't think it will scrap off easily.... I bet it will hold up pretty well.

[@micahroberts3564]

It will not hold up to snow mobile skags or carbides. When loading my sleds, once I get the skis on the ramp. I put rollers under them to protect the floor

[@korbelkiller7106]

How did it turn out? It looks like you had some oil spots on the floor. I'm trying to figure out if it will affect it or not

[@watsonst04]

Turned out well... never got any cracks or stains on it.

[@nicolehommy3809]

How does it do with oil spills and such? Is this something that can be mopped or cleaned easily?

[@watsonst04]

I've spilled car oil, grease (cooking stove) and it just wipes right up without issues.

[@lsxpower3367]

How many sq ft does 1 kit cover? i have a 7x16 enclosed trailer

[@watsonst04]

My trailer is 8x24...so you should be good with (1) kit as I also did the ramp as well.

[@livinglifemyway7349]

Looks great, I just ordered a kit for my cargo trailer.. Question.. How is it at the floor seems where it meets another piece of plywood? or did you fill the seem if so what did you seal the seem with. thanks

[@watsonst04]

The epoxy fills in the cracks and the tops of the screw heads pretty good when you apply the base "Grey". You will still barely see them though, but when I added the flake they just about disappeared. If your not doing flakes and want it super smooth I would fill the cracks with something.

[@livinglifemyway7349]

@@watsonst04 Thanks, you did a great job!

[@watsonst04]

@@livinglifemyway7349 thanks!!

[@nicspence3874]

How about tire marks from coming in and out. My trailers for four wheelers

[@watsonst04]

Well I've only put 2 cars in mine. I bet if the tires are warm they would eventually leave "hot tire" marks on them. I'm gonna install "E Tracks" on the floor; therefore I shouldn't get a lot of markings as the tires will roll on them for the most part. I think as long as you cleaned the floors like your should and not do dead stop turning of the wheels, you probably won't get any marks. At the end of the day this trailer was designed to be used, so if I get some marks, it's fine.

[@beardconsciousproductions3881]

Look up tire mark remover i beleave its made by zep but its suposed to remove the tire marks left by forklift traffic in warehouses

[@watsonst04]

@@beardconsciousproductions3881 I haven't drove a car in there yet... I need to install the E Track on the floor. I also plan to install them right where the tires go to hopefully help that as well.

[@masterchef2408]

How did it hold up with the flex of the trailer?? Is it cracking at all?

[@watsonst04]

I haven't seen a single Crack at all. I've put several hundred miles on it with a couple trips loaded down.

[@masterchef2408]

@@watsonst04 Thank you very much for the reply

[@chucktraughber505]

@@watsonst04 how about now? I have been told the epoxy will crack etc... I have a 16ft vnose we use allot for furniture

[@watsonst04]

@@chucktraughber505 still doing great... I think it's all about the prep work. That's why I sanded my entire floor first to give it more "bite".

[@peterolfert7477]

Thanks for the video. Two questions...#1 are the chips sharp on the feet after the epoxy dries? #2 - any idea if it would work to apply this over hardboard insulation and 1/2" subfloor in the trailer? Would it crack? Thx!

[@watsonst04]

Thanks for watching! 1. The chips can be sharp. I did come back later and add a clear top coat (same brand) and it really made it better and shiner. Would recommend doing it as well. 2. Expoxy is pretty good at bonding to items. I'm thinking you wanting to insulated the floor, add the third subfloor layer utilizing 1/2" plywood on top....I wouldn't see a problem with that. Actually of I was to do this again that's what I would do as my next one is probably gonna be a tiny house version. Just be sure to fill in all the extra cracks or you may see them and sand the top layer.

[@peterolfert7477]

@@watsonst04 Awesome....great advice! Thanks!

[@watsonst04]

@@peterolfert7477 Anytime!

[@andrewdibble9206]

@@watsonst04 What size is this trailer and how much epoxy did u have left? did u have to mix more or it was enough?

[@watsonst04]

@@andrewdibble9206 my trailer is a 24' V Nose and I only used 1 kit for it.

[@DaveyJfromWI]

I just put this on my cargo trailer floor. How long should you wait before going over it with the clear epoxy?

[@watsonst04]

I waited 2 days.... the instructions tell you I think... depends on temperature.

[@smokinbutts2]

Can you get it in black?

[@Jankity3]

What clear coat did you use?

[@watsonst04]

It was the same line "Rust-oleum" that was an optional step.

[@ekimkcip6443]

Has it required any maintenance after a year?

[@watsonst04]

Nope not yet

[@James-fk2sb]

Is this stuff suppose to be waterproof for wood floor ? Also how did it work for ramp ? Slip resistant enough ?

[@watsonst04]

It would say it water proof for sure. It completely seals the floor from everything. The ramp seems fine and had no problems. If you wanted the kit includes "sand" you can mix it to make it more slip resistant.

[@micahroberts3564]

For the clear coat on top of the epoxy it comes with grit like silicon you sprinkle over as it's incredibly slippery if you don't use it

[@groundeffects3032]

Looks Awesome 👌👏

[@watsonst04]

Thanks!

[@Luissoto-xs3ki]

Does this add weight to the trailer floor?

[@watsonst04]

About 2 paint cans worth or weight. Nothing to make a difference.

[@lsxpower3367]

How it’s holding?

[@watsonst04]

Really good. I have zero peeling or anything. It's all about the foundation. I cleaned and sanded it making it have a good bond (grip).

[@lsxpower3367]

Looks great I purchased a new trailer im looking forward to do it soon what grit sand paper did you used?

[@watsonst04]

@@lsxpower3367 I used 120 I think. Just something that isn't gonna smooth it too much, but also not 20 grit either. Lol.

[@darekchen3145]

How bigs your trailer?

[@watsonst04]

24' V nose

[@hermyherm365]

Subscribed

[@watsonst04]

Thanks.... full reveal of the cargo trailer coming soon. I unfortunately had all my gear (computer, camera, etc) stolen, so it's taken me awhile to get back.

[@hermyherm365]

@@watsonst04 dang I’m sorry to hear that I’m checking out all your vids awesome content!

[@coolcutsgal2]

I was going to say he didn't "cut in" the other side 😳🤷‍♀️🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♂️ Did you mention the color and i didn't pay attention or hear it?

[@scottalvarez8870]

👍

[@paulh3135]

How is this holding up now?

[@watsonst04]

Pretty good. No peeling or issues.

[@RPMoutdoors]

1 year update?

[@watsonst04]

I've had zero issues with the floor (no peeling, flaking, etc).