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Love your videos Tim! I have a 1 day coating business and you're right. That slow cure polyaspartic top coat is the secret to a nice backrolled finish.

Your method is better Tim! I had a few disasters with the one day system because 15 minutes is not enough time to do a good job for your customers. I fired my dealer who was more of a product pusher. Since switching to a dealer who is more of a resinous floor expert, I have had much better results. What they taught me was exactly the way you do your floors. 👍

Woh, great work! Super informative. I’ll be watching closely for your course when it comes out!

Thanks Tim! You and your crew do some incredibly clean work!

Wow, the first video on epoxy/flooring with proper explanation!! Very good job, the video *and* the flooring! ☆

Your final segment from 4:00 till 4:44 really resonates with me. I feel a 2 days install really is where the professional install excels.

Best garage floor finish I ever witnessed. Watched 50 or so videos.

Most beautiful and economical flooring I have ever seen.

Loved it. Glad to watch it.

Who knew a garage could look so beautiful?!

Wow,I’m impressed,great video, thanks 👍

I am a painter and did my first Epoxy floor today. But no way as excellent as yours . I really would like to learn more and exactly like you. Great Video !

Thank you for posting this helpful video.

A couple of key points there were missed in the video. By the way, the quality of workmanship was pretty good. One major difference between epoxy and polyaspartic is that epoxy can handle much greater moisture Ingress loads which enter the garage from the soil below. It is critical to install a moisture barrier to prevent the Ingress of all moisture into the garage. This goal is achieved by installing a epoxy primer directly after the floor is ground and cleaned. The epoxy primer should be selected so that it has a very high moisture vapor barrier quality. This epoxy primer first coating will dry quickly. Second coding should be the high solids epoxy just as explained in this video, but it should also have a high moisture Vapor Barrier prevention content. The combination of the epoxy primer in the high-solids epoxy top coat will effectively prevent moisture Ingress into the garage space. Remember all concrete is porous and allows the penetration of moisture vapor into the garage space. Moisture is very bad for finished garages because it gets trapped behind the wall board in the walls and insulation allowing the growth of black mold, fungus and mildew. It is prevented by the epoxy primer and epoxy high-solids top coating. After the top coating of epoxy is installed than the vinyl chips can go down as described in the video. The third and final coating should be the polyaspartic. Owner should specify the quantity of material to go down on the floor and each coating because it affects the thickness of each coating. Ask the contractor for material specification sheets and read them completely as it will tell you how much product to put down per square footage so that you can achieve the target thickness you select for each coating. Do not leave quantities at the discretion of the contractor as it is likely they will give you a thin coating rather than a thicker more durable, wear resistant coating. Usually the thicker the coating, the stronger it is; however, it will cost you a few dollars more because more product will be used. But it is well worth it in my opinion. So this video missed a couple important items including the epoxy primer coating with moisture Vapor Barrier protection as well as the quantities of each product that goes onto the floor on a per square footage basis to achieve a certain Target thickness for each coating. And don't forget to specify aluminum oxide grit in the final polyaspartic coating to prevent a slipping hazard. Why? Because once the polyaspartic coating dries it will be extremely slick When wet without the inclusion of aluminum oxide Grit.

Those floors look beautiful

Thank you for the response. Good video

Clean work 👍👍

I work maintenance in a detention center. Thinking of recommending painting the cell floors with this stuff

good work, what kind of paste did you use to fix the cracks?

I use a poly coating for my job and rolling it out is definitely an arm workout

nice vid. would you consider doing the same install on a patio?

Love the work shoes 😂👍

What brand products did you use on this floor. Thanks

Hello Tim , Hello Tim , I live in Florida and would like to coat my driveway and add tint to it. What type of product should I use ? And where do you purchase your products? And would you still use the epoxy base coat ? Thank you and thanks for the videos

Great Job, which Epoxy Primer was used as the Base Coat Please?

Beautiful

Wow! Fantastic work! Thank you so much for updating and explaining in detail, now I understand how to choose from the pool of coatings :), just a quick question, what kind of squeegee do you use? a notched one or just plain no teeth?

Great video! I’m curious what you use to fill the cracks?

When it comes to cleaning the polyaspartic top coat, can you use a spinning steam mop?

This appears to have a lot of traction, would this be considered a non-slip finish? What would be different in the application process to make it non-slip?

With your poly top coat what’s your cure time for walking, heavy objects and vehicles? Great work btw!

I am considering TSR to do my garage floor and they will do it in one day...what's your opinion about that?

What are the shoes your using while since it seems not affect the materials your applying?

Great video! Just curious, what brand products were used for the floors in this video? I am a professional in the business and always looking for other options.

How long does this last and what is the process of you ever wanted to replace this coating with a different type?

How many steps/different grits are used in the grinding process? If it is only one step, what grit do you use?

Nice video.

Шикарно!

I'm with you on that epoxies a lot better than the one day in and out epoxy has a better bonding to the substrate

When will the decorative concrete class be available. Really interested in taking that class. About to sign up for the combo of epoxy and stained concrete class. Thanks

I want to get our garage floor, done next summer, I will sand it, & get the pros to inspect & install

TSR a 1 day installer vs Tailored Living premier a 2 day installer. Can you recommend one over the other? Thank you

Where did you purchase your Expoxy & polyaspartic

Outstanding job. I am about to apply a 100% solids epoxy with heavy chips layer. I also have a gallon of clear HPU but I’m am unsure about the slab just outside the garage door. With the exposure to UV in AZ I’m not sure that it will not turn yellow overtime. Your thoughts?

I got a small 1 car garage.. M and I'm sold!

What is the best thing to cleaned a stained floor with to help preserve the epoxy and urethane

I have a 36x48 shop. Can this be used on slabs with expansion joints?

what is the recommended concrete patch that can be purchased in home depot or lowes.

Thank you for this video! I noticed some clients have their baseboards removed for floor treatments and some do not. Does it matter either way and which do you recommend?

Thank u I like to learn hope send me some videos and where I can buy all these stuff ?

Can you give me a rough idea of the cost per SFF installed in a gargle? Thank you.

How thick the coat is the coat with the chips added to it? How much do you need 20 square meters of chips?

What do you like to patch the cracks with

Please, I’m in the DMV area. I need this done.

? im working for lifetime green coating in ct need to ask how thickness can i go with your base coat

I already had my garage floor done , epoxy grey with chips about 8-9 years ago , I would just like to apply another coat of clear finish over the top , I was wondering what clear coat material that you used

What did you fill the cracks with?

Awesome video! What do you use for your crack filler?

Do you have a list of materials you used?

My garage floor is not level because water needs to drain to one corner. Can the floor still be covered in epoxy effectively?

is this surface slippery when wet?

So if you don't want to use chips and just want a smooth clean surface (Think like a clean room) you should use a Polyaspartic primer since it's UV stable and then go to straight to a Polyaspartic urethane top coat? Thanks!

so the polyaspartic top coat prevents for the tyre heat and high traffic garage? because it's more durable than epoxy... Thank you!!

Whats a general cost range of having this done

I have a brand new house with new spotless cured concrete. Do I need to grind it or just acid wash it?

Yeah I live in the Tampa Bay area I know you're up at Virginia but would you guys recommend anybody down here. Appreciate you guys' content keep up the good work.

Great. Any suggestions for El Paso??? No one here.

What patch is that for the cracks

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What is the purpose of the vinyl chips?

We had the same system applied to our garage floor a few years ago. After they ground the concrete, they applied a product to extract moisture out and left it sit with fans for 2 days. They checked the humidity and had to reapply the moisture product again. After another 2 more days, they completed the finish. It's been 4 years (Wisconsin winters/salt) and still looks perfect. How do you deal with moisture and how long do you warranty the system (finish and adhesion)?

Can you please share what kind of crack filler you used at 0:32 mark? And where to buy it from? Thanks

THANKS

What would you do if applying polyaspartic to say 4000 sf at one time? Would you have enough time to apply it before it started setting?

Enjoying your videos very much! GC here, building my own shop this summer and wondering about install timeline. From slab pour to 100% finished interior drywall and paint should be 2 months. Okay to start your process then or wait for more cure on slab? Thanks in advance, very good information and business style you have! EDIT: In Idaho so I cant just hire you sadly

I like this and do U do the same for basement and the cost

Is there a type of floor covering that you don’t need to grind the concrete? And that works with concave floors like for a laundry room that has a drain in the middle?

Hi, Can you please suggest the details of the products:1. High Solid Epoxy primer and 2. Polyaspartic Coating; where to buy and and what else to look for while purchasing. I am planning to paint my Garage Floor with Epoxy base and using Polyaspartic (clear top) Coating, but finding it very difficult to purchase the items; especially, Polyaspartic is neither available in Home Depot nor in Lowe's. It would be very helpful if you could kindly share the product details. Thanks in advance

What's the approximate cost of an average 2 car garage done by you here in NC?

How bad would a floor jack ruin it ?

The top coat is oil base or water base?

Hi, Is grinding required for brand new garage floors as well? I thought acid cleaning is sufficient. Also, please let me know the what brand high solid epoxy you have been using. I don’t have insta account, is there another way to reach you please? Do you guys service in NC also?

Does the concrete have to be ground, new construction concrete? also the chips stick directly to the epoxy primer? Thanks

Nice vid. Where are you guys located, I'm interested!

What brands of coatings do you use? Are they available to the DIYer?

What do you use to fill your hairline cracks. Great work and awesome videos

I've been doing a lot of research as a DIYer and have definitely skipped over the WB "epoxy" but I'm curious what products you are using. I've found a few different brands that seem reputable and cost reasonable, but I'm curious what polyspartic top coat you are using.

Do you guys use any sealer product before primer to prevent moisture coming from the concrete floor that sometimes makes bubbles over the time?

hello, what are the things like colored stamps? what kind of substance is it?

Is it necessary to rinse the floor and maybe even acid etch after grinding to be sure there is no dust left before rolling on primer? Thanks!

I have a question: Would it be possible to just pour on an excess of the top coat, so as to leave say a 1/2 inch depth, and then let it set without rolling? Is there a reason this is not done?

Anybody on this thread know if it’s safe for me to support my car on jackstands on my polyaspartic floor or will the floor suffer damage/crack?

Do you ever come across slabs that have water damage? My floor is chipping up in an area and has white rings around it, which I assume is from moisture. I really want to do my floor, but am told the epoxy won't stick. Any ideas? Who would fix sometimes like this?

I'm looking for a coating that can withstand a car repair garage... rolling jacks, jack stands... what would you recommend?

I have a Patio company in Texas and have two crews I keep busy but I was thinking about getting into this and doing it alone....do you think it's something I could do as one man or will I need help??? Most front and back porches here are about 250-350 SQ foot

Is there a more natural look that can be used for basements? Without the chips? I feel the chips are very garage looking, but I want the ease of an epoxy floor for my basement, plus the possible cost savings vs. Vinyl flooring. Any suggestions?

Great video. QUESTION: Is there a primer coat over the concrete floor first, then the epoxy and flakes or, is the primer and epoxy the same step? I know the polyaspartic top coat is last the second day. Thanks.

Will polyaspartic still protect the epoxy without the paintchips?

What’s the color of the coating