Has anyone tried this epoxy paint??

tom p. · 08-19-02, 08:32

"Only EPOXYShield features Rust-Oleum Cross-Linking Technology™

What it is:

Maximum adhesion, durability and protection unachievable with one-time paints.

How it works:

When the 2-part epoxy is activated, small molecules link together chemically to form a tighter, stronger bond.

What you get:

A beautiful, easy to clean surface that is durable and resists stains, abrasions and chemicals."

The basic description sounds right: It's a two part epoxy based coating. There are a lot of lame floor coatings out there. This one sounds like it may be better from a longevity viewpoint.

Any one tried this yet??

Thanks.

BradE · 08-19-02, 09:29

It's a little better than most, but still not impressive. Lasted about 6 months on my floor, then peeled up. Finally had a friend on mine who is a contractor do the job with industrial grade stuff, no problems since.

bretfraz · 08-19-02, 09:51

Got it, love it, works great. Been there 6 months and looks terrific. Mine's in tan and I skipped the paint chips.

tom p. · 08-19-02, 12:04

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Originally posted by ShowroomLincoln
It's a little better than most, but still not impressive. Lasted about 6 months on my floor, then peeled up. Finally had a friend on mine who is a contractor do the job with industrial grade stuff, no problems since.

thanks for your note. How long has the industrial grade product been in place??

Is the industrial product very costly compared to the Rustoleum stuff?

thanks.

clint · 08-19-02, 12:24

I have it on my floor and it's holding fast after eight months or more- I don't remember..

I cleaned the heck out of the bare concrete first and used muratic acid to etch after that..

Then I put the epoxy down. You can forget washing the pan and rollers, and you have to be up for doing the whole deal at once, but since it's a floor then that's not too difficult.

The stuff I got was pretty old stock from home depot, and was on sale- It was a mother to mix the pigmented part in its can- it had seperated big time and I had to use a drill stirrer. However it mixed on up after a while and is down there just fine. Now oil washes out with soap and hose instead of soaking into the slab..

BradE · 08-19-02, 12:39

Yeah, industrial grade is super expensive. Around $113/gallon for what was put on my floor.

Give the Rustoleum kit a shot. Never know, it might work out for you. Even if it does not at least you did not spend big $$$.

tom p. · 08-19-02, 02:08

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Originally posted by ShowroomLincoln
Yeah, industrial grade is super expensive. Around $113/gallon for what was put on my floor.

Give the Rustoleum kit a shot. Never know, it might work out for you. Even if it does not at least you did not spend big $$$.

It's just the potential downside if the stuff doesn't hold up. Then you have blotchy paint work all over the garage floor and it's peeling forever and gets all over the place.

I should probably just give in and try to locate a professional and get it done right the first time.

Scarecrow 2159 · 08-20-02, 05:26

How does one find a professional for this sort of job? Since this seems to be a speciality item, do you look for a general contractor or a professional painter?

Thanks

tom p. · 08-20-02, 06:04

I have checked my local yellow pages and am not certain I am in the right category. I think it would be listed under industrial floor coatings.

The product is specifically called polyamide epoxy .

It may be possible to contact one of the manufacturers of these two-part epoxy systems and find a local "installer".

bretfraz · 08-20-02, 12:15

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Originally posted by Scarecrow 2159
How does one find a professional for this sort of job? Since this seems to be a speciality item, do you look for a general contractor or a professional painter?

Thanks

You'll need some luck. I looked for weeks for someone in Atlanta who did this kind of work to no avail. Sure, a contractor can do it but then, so can you.

Spend some quality time searching the net. There are some companies out there that have a list of installers who can apply this stuff. I found it to be very regional so you might live some place that has a guy that specializes in garage floor coverings. Worth a look.

Check this out: http://www.ucoatit.com/ucoathome.html

tom p. · 08-20-02, 12:22

do you recall the cost of each kit from Rustoleum?

How many sq ft. does each kit cover?

Did you need any special equipment/tools for applying it?

thx.

bretfraz · 08-26-02, 08:39

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Originally posted by tom p.
do you recall the cost of each kit from Rustoleum?
$55 per kit

How many sq ft. does each kit cover?
about 250 sq ft

Did you need any special equipment/tools for applying it?
Nope, just a floor paint roller and all the usual stuff you'd buy if you were painting a bedroom or something.

thx.