Author Topic: DIY Epoxy Coat (Read 6821 times)

jcs003 · « **on:** September 18, 2015, 04:59:17 PM »

I will be closing on my newly built house soon. I am wanting to epoxy coat my basement and garage. The square footage is 1440. A professional quote was over $6,000; I am not spending that. I would like to do it myself.

Does anyone have experience with this and could offer some advice for me to do it myself?

Thank you,

John

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2015, 05:20:57 PM »

Maybe sprit will chime in. He a professional you know;)

jcs003 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2015, 05:22:39 PM »

Quote from: Hawaiiysr;58737

Maybe sprit will chime in. He a professional you know;)

maybe he will swing by and do it at cost.haha

John

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2015, 05:23:55 PM »

Fingers crossed!

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2015, 05:27:05 PM »

I actually wanted to leave the living area in my house polished. It was cooler, easier to clean, and cheaper then any flooring options as it was actually the slab. The old lady put a Vito on the industrial look:(

jcs003 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 18, 2015, 05:51:00 PM »

jon, that is the square footage for both the garage and basement area.

I seen acid etching is necessary. also, it is new concrete so its is very clean, except for the construction crew applying their dirt.

john

Rupp250 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 18, 2015, 09:45:39 PM »

I'm actually looking to buy a second home at some point.
Of course I am not happy at all with the DIY crap from Home Depot. I will be going with something like this in the future.
http://www.epoxymaster.com/

Also take a look over at GarageJournal. They have all the answers for you. Heck just read up on it first. Acid etching is not needed on a new pour. But you have to check for moisture first. Usually with a section of plastic taped down.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/

jcs003 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 19, 2015, 10:51:49 AM »

thanks rupp. great info.

john

Rockingkfarms · « **Reply #8 on:** September 22, 2015, 04:02:12 PM »

I'm attempting to do this myself tomorrow on a 1000 sq ft garage I just had added to my house. I went w Epoxy-Coat brand. I'll let you know how it goes...

TRX250RACER · « **Reply #9 on:** September 22, 2015, 04:26:12 PM »

As others have stated. Preparation is going to be the main factor with any product the you end up choosing. I did my floor about 4 years ago when we bought the house, and it looks great. A friend of mine did a couple of his house before and all turned out great and held up very good as well.
Wash the floor clean. And let it dry. To make sure you can run your fingers across and not pick up any dust.
I used the Rustoleum Epoxy Shield they sell at home depot.

jadleybray · « **Reply #10 on:** September 23, 2015, 12:43:10 AM »

Pull the spec sheet for the product your going to use. Then lookout up on YouTube, best thing you'll ever do

jcs003 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 23, 2015, 05:30:08 AM »

Thanks for all the help fellas.

john

dem3500 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2015, 07:38:02 AM »

ive done it twice. once diy on my garage floor and once at my work done by professionals. i would not ever do it again nor would i recommend it to anybody. it doesnt hold up worth a crap. id polish and seal like jon does.

Rockingkfarms · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2015, 08:56:11 PM »

Finished today

jcs003 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 24, 2015, 05:26:30 AM »

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Finished today

Rockingfarms, you did this yourself?

John