RUST-OLEUM Concrete Patch & Repair + EpoxySheild Garage Floor Coating Kit=Amazing.. DIY Crack Repair

On this episode I will be showing you how to repair a garage floor with 85 feet of cracks. I will be using Rust-Oleum Concrete Patch & Repair and then we will finish it off using Rust-Olem EpoxyShield Garage Floor Coating Kit for a durable finish that should last for years. If you find this video to be helpful be sure to smack the like button and subscribe to the channel so I can bring you more content like this. Thanks for watching and for your support!
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[@tidaleffect7844]

Thank you for watching my video. This is one of my first videos that I have made. So to see this have so many views and positive comments is quite amazing to me. I really appreciate it. My buddy BJ that did the great editing of this video says that I need more subscribers. So if you could please subscribe I would really be greatful. Thank you for watching

[@Ath551]

Totally disagree with your methodology and chemical that you use. - the crack was supposed to be air blown (cleaned), primed with primer to enhance proper bondage on the cracked sides of the concrete surface and filled with liquid crack filler since you have patched the top surface only and the sides of cracked surface don't have a proper substrate to receive / bond new material. - Never to polish the concrete surface since it will make it shiny smooth and loose your bond b/n the old concrete surface and epoxy. This will definitely will shear your epoxy coating especially when you steer your wheels on the garage. I recommend you to apply a light acid coat to itch-up the concrete surface to create proper bondage between the concrete surface and the epoxy paint. - Finally, mix and apply your epoxy coating as per the manufacturers instruction.

[@wafeektekla1359]

We can do that for the drive way There are many brand of epoxy we can u

[@wafeektekla1359]

What is the best epoxy we can use Name and price and where it’s sold Thank you

[@wafeektekla1359]

@@Ath551 thank you

[@bondpit8750]

@@Ath551 He didn’t video every step. He mentioned etching the concrete and that’s part of the Rustoleum EpoxyShield kit and directions. I wondered the same as you whether or not he blew out the crack after leveling. I’d assume he did but if so, like the etching, he didn’t show it. The best way to insure adhesion is to abrade the surface but EpoxyShield is a DIY home use product and not a true epoxy and therefore is too thin. That’s why they recommend etching.

[@EM-fi2qg]

To fill the depth of the cracks, I use locking paver sand. Tap around the area with a large mallet or hammer to settle the sand and then apply the crack repair. 👍🏻

[@tidaleffect7844]

I was thinking of doing something similar to that. But I figured it didn’t really matter being that I would have to come back and basically top the cracks off because of the sinkage. I’ll definitely give that a try though. Thank you for watching.

[@bondpit8750]

Sand and backer rod work for when you just caulking a crack to prevent water intrusion but for repairing a crack before applying a finished top coat, you want the epoxy to fill the crack for overall strength. I think the two-step process is the best way, even if it takes longer to do it.

[@jeffpollard7304]

As with many concrete ‘repair’ jobs, ‘prep’ seems to be the ultimate consideration. Do you agree? Great job & attention to detail!

[@tidaleffect7844]

Yes Sir. If the concrete company would have taking more time in preparing the ground before laying the slab this would have either never happened or been very minor. Prep is the most important thing. Thank you for watching

[@JnrInd]

Nice video thanks. Would have been cool to see the acid wash step as you kinda skipped over it but mentioned it. Also, I would think those shards flakes of whatever that stuff is will break down over time and end up in the house.

[@jeeperguy4290]

This video is exactly what I needed. Nice work! Looks great, I’ll be tackling the cracks in my garage.🤙🏻

[@Ryescookies]

Me too! I just breathed a sigh of relief cuz I was getting crazy high quotes for this

[@Wild_Bill11]

Great video!!! I came for the cracks in my garage and I see the epoxy you finished with I just bought some for my basement floor. Thanks man

[@mbigras]

Thanks for such an inspiring and chill video and for sharing your technique; especially taking the paint and sprinkle in sections, that took me by surprise; but ends up looking blended and beautiful-excellent work!

[@carlosclavell326]

Loved the your completed project!! Awesome! very inspiring! You just motivated me and gave me some confidence!

[@roygreen4467]

Beautiful job man, I absolutely love the finished look.

[@tidaleffect7844]

Thank you

[@roybdaman]

Prep work is EVERYTHING. Very well done.

[@anniewolfer4781]

Looks great! Thanks for creating this video to inspire us!

[@dylconnaway9976]

Makes a big difference. Thanks!

[@eltanquezito805]

Did this to my brothers barber shop with no knowledge whatsoever, i had extra tile mortar at home used that for the cracks as you did, everything has a process if you're thinking of doing a remodel keep in mind it will tk a few days maybe even weeks depending on what you are doing 5yrs later his shop is as it was since we first did it 🙌

[@trevordorsett7182]

love the video, gives me a boost of energy and motivation to want to try this myself! While I'm not very experienced in this area but never turning turning down a challenge I just have 2 questions. One being did you floor grind the entire concrete or just the cracks? The second being that I read through the comments and unless I'm mistaken I only seen things on the blade that you used, by chance would you have any recommendations on any specific floor grinders?

[@DavidTheLawnDaddy]

Looks amazing!

[@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975]

Thanks for not hurting the ant 🐜..

[@jz3689]

Lol I was thinking the same thing.

[@williamharris9301]

He later poured gas on every ant hill on his lawn and burned the mass of them…

[@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975]

It’s hard to like people that are evil.

[@robertmatos4174]

Man this gave me the push I needed. Thank you

[@cristinazoli]

U so soft spoken...love it...and good job.

[@geoengr3]

Nice job! That looks great!

[@bertornelas6642]

A piece of art. Thanks for the message of transformation.

[@tidaleffect7844]

Thank you Bert I appreciate that. Thank you for watching

[@DC-xd9iq]

Amazing job!!!

[@josesantoscampos3462]

All my respect looks so good I'm going to jump on an offer and do it thanks again sorry happy I've found your video. It lifted my self confidence for sure !

[@tidaleffect7844]

That’s great. It’s really not hard. Just remember to wear your safety equipment. Make sure you do the acid wash to the best of your ability so that you get proper adhesion. Buy more than enough chips you can always take them back if you don’t use them. Also once you start don’t stop until it’s done no breaks the epoxy has a pot life. Vacuum up any loose chips and don’t be cheap get the clear coat. Simple steps for a big transformation. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Good luck with your project and thanks for watching.

[@josesantoscampos3462]

@@tidaleffect7844 thanks again

[@gilbertrobles1374]

Excellent job my friend. Looks very good and inspiring. Thank you.

[@tidaleffect7844]

Your welcome. It’s not hard you will do great. Thank you for watching

[@sumarie6358]

Beautiful Work! Love the results!

[@MikeBCNU]

thx bro - it looks awesome.. I have this challenge coming.. now I know where to start

[@obnoxiousfaryas]

Amazing job! Was a treat to watch! I really LOVE your calm and kind demeanor! Your fan from all across the globe from India! 🇮🇳

[@tidaleffect7844]

Thank you for watching. It’s really amazing how far the reach is with today’s society. What part of India are from?

[@obnoxiousfaryas]

@@tidaleffect7844 southern India.

[@earthishome1866]

Love India. From United States!!!!

[@obnoxiousfaryas]

@@earthishome1866 thank you!

[@00TomFoolery00]

Well done and thank you, links to all the products would have been a bonus.

[@raymonddargie6594]

Great job,you should be proud of the work you did.

[@tidaleffect7844]

Thank you. That means a lot to me.

[@angelaflow6981]

Excellent and proper well done job. 👍👍

[@timd5597]

Great video, I used scotts battery hand held seed spreader to apply chips works great.

[@carlosclavell326]

Amazing project!! Thanks for post.

[@tidaleffect7844]

Thank you

[@AreLL]

awesome video and I like how you give confidence for the viewers to give it a go. Thanks @Tidal effect

[@samsamson3623]

Nice job! Thank you, for the insight 🙏

[@mariagonzalez-kf7rt]

Great job!! And I love your music

[@elvolquetero5274]

Awesome and thank you

[@amya9597]

The killer ant….😆 The floor looks really nice!

[@tidaleffect7844]

Thank you. Lol that ant is famous and does whatever he wants.

[@randyspence242]

Thanks man, appreciate the effort and sharing

[@R.Gsolo365]

Dude I've been thinking about doing my garage. The cracks drive me insane. But they are tiny cracks in a lot of places lol This is a great video thought it had to have a sealer rolled over it. I wonder if i still have to do all the grinding and filling if moat of them are tiny. And suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@MilciadesAndrion]

This work is a work of art and the explanation with all the details is very complete. It does not include the teacher's name. Thanks for the video.

[@robinking6201]

Nice job and very helpful

[@kathyvan7663]

THANK YOU. FOR. SHOWING YOUR VIDEO , AMAZING JOB LORK GREAT.

[@michaelw2108]

Was great work I want that in my garage

[@hjacobsen9306]

Looks great. The thing to keep in mind is that the settling that caused the original cracks has not been addressed (probably no rebar or wire reinforcement and certainly no control joints) so over time this will happen again especially if cars will be parked on it. Also the concrete floor must be etched per instructions for a proper epoxy bond the importance of this should be noted strongly rather than a brief comment imo. Side note- building code says hot water heater should be 18" off ground (like the furnace) for fire safety. 🔥 car exhaust and open flame/gas supply=💥!

[@newtonroberts590]

It's an electric water heater...

[@dc6233]

@@newtonroberts590 Got that right!! Not to mention that all the mechanicals look to be neat and well done...

[@robertocarlosampuero7579]

Thank you for your amazing video, now I can paint my garage... 😊🍻😎

[@jennyanimal9046]

This is what my garage floor looks like. Cracked!!

[@juniorreed0692]

Hello 👋🏽

[@pj-light-glass]

Good job! Good process too! I'm looking at a property that has multiple cracks in the slab. I have the tools!

[@BritAcrossThePond]

Great work, you should advertise your company

[@RogerAndrelopez]

Great video it was not to long...heck, I would have taken more information. I have a concrete patio with color stain on it. Do sand that first and do some kind of a wash. Is there some kind of a stain remover I should use first.

[@natal777]

Awsome Job Looks Great !

[@ericaflower7]

Great job💪💪💪💪 I learned something....I like it👏👏👏

[@mattsb5196]

Great job. It looks awesome and great video work.

[@SuperGamer-mt5oc]

Looks great!

[@resipsa8343]

Nice work!

[@sheilafade2016]

Looks very nice

[@dextermorgan571]

Dope im going to do this !!!

[@DiRtYwHiTeBoii]

Great video

[@akbari55]

I realize this video was posted 8 months ago but any chance you recall what color flakes you used? Thanks for posting this. Great guidance for my diy planned.

[@memurkamil]

Job well done.

[@amethystkat8724]

Awesome job

[@rameshshankar1010]

Super duper job done ✔ 🙌

[@majorbucks6720]

Great job! You raised the value of the house 10 to 12 thousand dollars in most areas. Cracked footer and slab makes most houses unsaleable. Must have been a Centex or DR Horton house.

[@Phantoma3]

Yeah, I made sure the builders used heavy steel mesh reinforcement in our garage floor because I'd seen so many other cracked floors. Ten yrs later no cracks in our garage floor even though two vehicles drive over it every day

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

The problem is they don't put in control joints if they don't use heavy mesh or rebar - most concrete will crack but if you put control joints in(no more than 8 ft in any direction) at least you can control where the concrete cracks will be.

[@omidkhajeh2931]

Thanks for video mate I have same job . Try to use vacuum for your grinder so you don’t spread too Mach dust

[@xizorbg]

Great work - can you show us how you sanded the floor after repairing the cracks?

[@rallywagon261]

Same way as he sanded it before filling the cracks.

[@bondpit8750]

He didn’t show it but listening to the narrative, I believe that the floor was only etched before applying the Rustoleum product. That would be consistent with the EpoxyShield kits and their instructions. Most DIYer’s would not have access to shot blasting equipmentt, which is what the pros use in commercial applications before applying true epoxy coatings. The problem is, most of those companies don’t want to do residential because of limited square footage. You can rent a small walk behind grinder from HD and others but not sure how well they work to scarify the surface.

[@tommanley2025]

Looks like my home that was built by Highland Homes. After being in the construction trades for over 30 years and being an Engineer, you think they would have taken my advice about Saw cuts for control. Nope, the Regional Manager knew more even though he had no real experience in Construction. Thanks....good video.

[@georgevanvalkenburg2560]

great video

[@mummert1313]

Nice work

[@oOXKaliber]

Thank you

[@billycass4729]

Great music loved the video

[@DavidSmith-fs4nt]

Nice job. Attention to detail. I've heard pros and cons to acid wash. Some guys advise using grinder on entire floor rather than acid wash. Also, using the epoxy filler to do total fill of the cracks rather than placing some kind of packing down in the deeper parts is the correct way to do it. It's elastic and allows contraction and expansion of the concrete slab better

[@joshjohanning]

Great video. What was that white line at the beginning of the garage?

[@DFWME71]

Nice job.

[@natee2169]

Wow that came out really good…. I have way worse cracks though lol super uneven and deep to

[@lakemaniac]

Great video!!!!

[@brandykenoly6532]

It looks real good. Sweet little ant wanted to help.

[@bencallahan1425]

NICE!

[@taylorlan3754]

I wish I could be as chill as you when doing projects like this. I get so amped up lol

[@crimestoppers1877]

Thanks!

[@aco3495]

Whats up man awesome video, I was wanting to put the clear coat Rocksolid on top however when I saw it was more expensive than the actual base coating I do not want to do it, kind of a three way question but my floor is a raw concrete, I am going to diamond grind it but do you think I need it is necessary to put primer and the top clear coating on after if I use the rocksolid product? Thank you

[@paulrakis]

great video on this. you said to sweep out the garage after grinding right. I had rented a big grinder with Diamond blades so i had alot of dust. should i just sweep it all out and use my leaf blower to finish up? or use a pressure washer get all the dust out. ? thanks

[@albrucetouaev]

Ant made the video and so did the finished job #nicee

[@rexsnell2416]

Thank you for the video. What grit sandpaper works best for sanding the rustoleum crack filler to level with concrete?

[@Ray-ks1xp]

Great job 👌

[@tidaleffect7844]

Thank you

[@4bzzc]

I used to do this for a living... For the flakes we used a water jug. And cut off the bottom taped it to feed into a leaf blower. Then just sprayed the flakes everywhere... If they pile up to much in one spot, well you have a leaf blower and just blow extra flakes into bare area... Then next day we would sweep loose flakes and block sand any standing flakes and then seal

[@4bzzc]

We also used a chemical called pm5 for cracks as it was rubbery and would stretch with the crack if any movement happens

[@wewanttobefree41]

is there something that I can use to make my driveway look good like you done on that floor

[@r.f.1935]

Thanks for the video man! I’ll be doing the same thing! But I’ll be using tile-clad from sherwin Williams do you think it will be compatible with this rust-oleum product?? I just want to make sure the epoxy I’ll be using can stick to that.

[@tidaleffect7844]

I have another video where I used Tile Clad. Its a great product. The video thumbnail has a orange kayak in the back ground. Hopefully if they told you about that product they told you about the website for custom chips. If not go to Torginal and check it out. It’s not that expensive and you can really set yourself apart from the guy down the street. Plus you can get the Tileclad made in any color. So many ways to go. Just make sure you prep the floor properly before doing it and you will have a nuclear bomb resistant floor. Thank you for watching

[@micktuna27]

great video. thanks

[@tidaleffect7844]

Thank you

[@Tokaisho1]

Nice one

[@d_manoil1647]

Nice job. Great to stress the use of ppe

[@juaniec2]

Good job nice video

[@terrykrall]

a million years from now... that ant will be found encased in epoxy.... If I do this to our garage, my wife will think I am her hero.

[@cartmann227]

Then You are a hero!😊

[@stephenbunte5873]

Nice work. How many pounds of chips did you use? The acid etch looked really nice and opened concrete pores. Any reason not to prime the concrete before the epoxy?

[@tidaleffect7844]

I used somewhere around 20 pounds. With a floor like this I just buy more than I need and then take the ones I don’t use back to the store. Priming is not required or suggested per the instructions of this product. In my experience this kit is more for light use. What I mean is the regular homeowner is going to park there car on it, move there lawn mower around, or maybe do some light diy projects. If you are going to use this product and want it to be more durable you should use the epoxy shied product that they sell. It will create a very hard shell over the top of the epoxy. Also it will make it a lot more chemical resistant. 2 coats of the Epoxy Shield is suggested and applied is a cross thatched pattern. Thank you for watching the video. If you have any other questions just let me know.

[@dav1979brar]

Nice video 👍

[@tidaleffect7844]

Thank you

[@dalepremo3695]

That came out very nice. Were you using a 4.5 inch grinder with that Diamapro 5 inch disk? And did you have to use an extender to keep it away from the guard? My garage floor cracks look much like the ones you did so I would like to give this a shot. I have a 4.5 inch grinder so want to make sure the 5 inch disk will work on it.

[@tidaleffect7844]

Dewalt makes a smaller one. I think you should look into that one. Thank you for watching

[@Anallistoledo]

Nice job man. Thanks. A question: what roller did you use to paint the floor?

[@duniapaint6315]

Good

[@TravisInCanada1]

Well done, Couple Questions, in the event that a new crack appeared could you just redo the steps taken in the video even though its been epoxy covered already? Have you had to do that and did new crack repair camouflage into the existing epoxy coating?

[@tidaleffect7844]

That’s actually a great question. So let’s say you fixed all your cracks, cleaned and acid washed, epoxied the floor, and put 2 coats of sealer on. That’s quite a bit of work. Then later on new cracks appear. Since you know what products you used on the first part the repairs will be easy. What you would do is sand down the area a few inches on both sides of the crack. Then fill the cracks with the two part epoxy mix. After getting that all completed you would need to get probably the one car garage kit and apply it to the sanded area. Sanding the epoxy will create a rough surface for the new epoxy to bond to. Then of course apply the chips and then the sealer. You should be all set after that. Little secret about these flake floors is the heavier the chip pattern the easier it is to repair. Even if the color was off a little you can just dump a bunch of chip on it and never see the color difference. Good luck on your project I hope this was helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@TravisInCanada1]

@@tidaleffect7844 Hey thanks for the response and direction, that is exactly what I was wondering 👍

[@bonzibonnie]

Hey, my dear...can you repair gray house tiles? I have these gray barn tiles in my house and they cracked, not that wide or deep, just tile cracks. Just five the cracks instead of replacing all the tiles involved. I may be an old lady but I would try about anything to repair stuff. Alone no help, unless you hire it. I would love to try first. Possible? Thank you. (Wow, you did an amazing job!)

[@deborahbreen6933]

if the height of the cracks is different can you still use the same technique or is there something else you'd suggest? Beautiful job on this floor!

[@christiansmith2104]

That’s why he was grinding the concrete

[@bobyoung1698]

Always wondered how this was done. This might be ideal for my garage. Those flakes - you sprinkle them on top. Do they sink in or do they remain on the surface to provide texture? Nice job!👍

[@tidaleffect7844]

This is a great option for your garage. The chips sink in and some what sit on top. You can feel the texture of the chips on the floor when you do a heavy chip pattern. I would not say they added traction though. The chips are more there for decoration and to hide imperfections in the concrete. If you didn’t use the chips in it then it would be like painting a super smooth finish wall that had a bunch of little holes in it with semi gloss paint. Basically causing you to see every little thing. Good luck with your project. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Thank you for watching.

[@wireup4321]

I seen another video where the put round foam tubing in the Cracks prior to applying the caulking