How To Do A Concrete Coating For A Garage Floor In 2024

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We've done dozens of epoxy garage floors with these same methods. This method of installing an epoxy garage floor with flakes works.
I like to continue to do what works. We've had fantastic results doing all our epoxy flooring this same way. This garage floor epoxy is easy to work with if you know how it acts and how to apply it. I've created a course for you if you want to learn how to install epoxy flake floors like we do. Take a look below for the link to see the course.
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@Thepriest39 5 ай бұрын

My wife and I did my 22X40 shop. We watched a bunch of videos, including yours. We rented a walk behind floor grinder. That took us 1 1/2 days to get it done. What we found out towards the end is to put a 60# retaining wall brick on the machine for added weight and it made it go 5 times faster. My wife did 80% of the grinding. I kept washing out the water/slurry. We cleaned the shit out of the floor. We go two part epoxy from Exterior Coatings. I mixed and she rolled it out. We did a full broadcast pretty much the same colors as you just did. Scrapped and cleaned the flakes and then rolled on the same polyspartic top coat. The prep time is 85% of the work. I don’t think that you always need to hire a pro to this kind of stuff. Enough research and willingness to tackle it you can get it done. Mike does fantastic work. What I would worry about is hiring someone and they do a half ass job for a ton of money. At least if I screw up it is my fault and I didn’t pay someone thousands of dollars to mess up.

@customcopperhoods7502 2 ай бұрын

Agree. Which brand did you use? If you don’t mind. Or if you have the link. All the stuff on Amazon have mixed reviews.

@jedidiahross7447 5 ай бұрын

Mike, I clicked on your video because. You're professionals. And I enjoy watching the team dynamic. Thanks for the content.

@MikeDayConcrete 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@chrisfauver 5 ай бұрын

Yes, thinking of doing my own.. 20 year old home trying to do small projects to give the home more value. I have an oversized 2 bay. great video.

@doubleddd4096 14 күн бұрын

Enjoy watching the pros and thinking I might do mine thanks

@rondunlap4628 5 ай бұрын

for the info and content .Dave you and your team just work so well together .It is refreshing to see this in the work force .Ty brother

@aarongrabowski3775 5 ай бұрын

Who is Dave?🤦‍♂️

@MikeDayConcrete 5 ай бұрын

I think he meant Mike, haha

@ChrisJohnson-pm9jf 5 ай бұрын

I watch Mike's videos because he's such a great narrator!

@MikeDayConcrete 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@GrumpyandCricket 5 ай бұрын

Great job guys!

@dave_from_mo 5 ай бұрын

Sweet looking floor

@jakeschisler7525 3 ай бұрын

It's beautiful! I myself would not tackle such a job. My brother in law tried it once in his garage and it didn't last long because he used a cheap mix, mainly because he was cheap.

@2point..0 5 ай бұрын

@Mike Day Concrete HEY MIKE, guess what??? My Wife finally got her Job Transfer!!! Her Job location is in Scarborough and then we can look further out to look for land to build our Home in Maine!!! Liked#12 N Subscribed!!! Soon as we find a Rental we will be their!!!

@jayndhood1 2 ай бұрын

I'm watching video because I will be starting my own concrete coating company

@als1023 5 ай бұрын

That floor is beautiful ! I would take on a small project doing this, to learn and get the process down. I would only use quality, professional materials, would take no chances on the product. Like painting, it's all in the prep. I'm guessing 70% prep on jobs like a concrete floor. I don't do this for a living, but have worked with epoxy since the late 1970's when Jim Peters invented G1 epoxy in Vancouver, Canada. We tested many of his new products and inventions, was a fun time !

@blueman0691 Ай бұрын

HI Mike, I am moving into a newly built home in SC and I am debating doing an epoxy floor in the garage and the back patio. I wanted to see how you tackled a new floor.

@timmyallain6333 3 ай бұрын

Looking into the e2u kit. No primer needed? Is that what you used in this video?

@christianmartin8285 Ай бұрын

Mike what do you use to fill the control joints? I didn’t see any in this garage. I’ve seen some companies leave the joints and it does look nice. I push rod bacer down to about a 1/4” below the surface and then use a quick dry crack filler then grind it down to a smooth seamless surface

@maxwell7079 5 ай бұрын

I watch your videos because I just like to watch who are absolute pros do their thing

@MikeDayConcrete 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@user-vn6hi2bi3g 5 ай бұрын

Nice job, no drama. I would like more tech. i.e., grinding stone what grit how long does a cutting/grinding stone last and costs of consumables close-up of preped floor before, during and after grinding amount of open time for coatings products that you like grinding machine data appx costs per sq. foot etc. Love to see patch and or repairs to existing.

@nickkeroulis9279 Ай бұрын

mike hello. sydney australia here. love your outside work and your internal. what type of grinding machine is this and the diamond type please ? is there a link ? thanks and keep up the great videos. wish i could be in the usa to do a course with you. niko.

@Tony-tb8xj 3 ай бұрын

What are you using to grind the floors exactly? I reached out to a rental company recently about renting one and they had multiple options, but the one used in the video looks like a floor buffer. Thanks in advance!

@freedomliberty7611 6 күн бұрын

Have a new garage 26x36 and want to have a this done

@mitchbeard8920 5 ай бұрын

10 out of 10 mate many hands make light work

@MikeDayConcrete 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@KobeLo2 3 ай бұрын

Have you ever used the original color chips garage floor epoxy kit deluxe? Thinking about trying this on my own. Norklad WB or pre prime WB Primer Base coat is Norklad WB Clear coat is HPU 747 VOC Any info would be appreciated! Enjoying your videos

@mikewest712 5 ай бұрын

Does the slip resistant powder go into the clear coat?

@hindsight57 26 күн бұрын

I’m looking at getting my floor coated. What are my options with a brand new floor? It’s a week old right now. Garage doors coming soon. 28x24 building. I’m just looking to keep it nice. Not really sure if I need it a solid color or just remain normal concrete look.

@Michael-vi1kn 2 ай бұрын

I am looking to hire a pro in Pocono PA. But want the know how for proper choosing contract. Thanks for the videos

@MrSDFD18 2 ай бұрын

Could you use Mapei Eco-prim grip instead of cleaning the floor? It would save a ton of prep.

@seancannon3347 Ай бұрын

Never did a floor, im a GC in Ca, and going to be doing this for my good friend, and don't want to screw anything up, and want it to last for decades... looks like grinding the floor is the way to go, the moisture part with the plastic is a good idea rather than the etching solution... i'll be following you through this process to make sure I get this right, Thanks! (Then i'm doing mine)

@Rhodesian_FAL 4 ай бұрын

I’m watching because I want to do my own flake floor. I want a pro product that will last me many years. I’ve installed two other epoxy floors. The first one didn’t last, the second solids based floor lasted 15 years which is when I sold the house. Previously I’ve etched, I’ll be grinding this time. I doubt my floor is insulated and I’m wondering if a primer will help prevent pops or peeling.

@dennishergenreter9021 Ай бұрын

Mike- Am building a new house. Want garage epoxy coating of garage. My question is: Should there be any sort of moisture barrier before the garage floor is poured by the builder? Thanks. Dennis

@Midwestabstractart Ай бұрын

Is that an actual floor grinder machine? Or is that a floor refinished with a diamond blade pad on it? Thank you

@timbiggam2626 5 ай бұрын

This is Tim from Ohio. I look at all of ur. Video.

@boyceball 5 ай бұрын

And do you ever use Polyurea for your base?

@SuperWingman69 4 ай бұрын

Curious about the cost to have someone like you Dave to do a small one car garage? 200 sq. Ft.

@kakuja1396 2 ай бұрын

What grinder is that ?

@fupa74 Ай бұрын

Curious on how much it costs to be done professionally? My dad did his own with home depot stuff and only lasted a year or so.

@theflyingcraftsman 3 ай бұрын

Looking to DIY my own garage floor. Thanks for the info. Any coupons/discount codes for the course?? Thanks again.

@MikeDayConcrete 3 ай бұрын

No, sorry

@scottfrazier131 5 ай бұрын

Question, how likely is it that a “repaired crack” will transfer through the coating down the road? Also how much flexibility is there in the product say a shrinkage crack develops in the concrete a year or so down the road is it flexible enough to not transfer through? I am talking more shrinkage type cracks not larger cracks caused by substrate instability.

@gearlstrickland3365 2 ай бұрын

How long will it last?

@gearlstrickland3365 2 ай бұрын

How much would it cost to do a garage 25 x 25

@gearlstrickland3365 2 ай бұрын

Would I be able to wash my car on that once it’s finished and is it slip proof

@LiftHeavy1 3 ай бұрын

I got a quote for same thing you are doing here. 1200sqft they want $7000. Is that too much?

@ignaciopaiz9604 5 ай бұрын

Does going all the way outside past the garage doors affect it anyway? Always a portion in the elements. More prone to peel?

@MikeDayConcrete 5 ай бұрын

Not with the polyaspartic we use.

@illmatic33 5 ай бұрын

Link to product?

@keving4304 5 ай бұрын

This is why you hire a professional. Let the experts in their craft do what they do.

@Thepriest39 5 ай бұрын

Just because someone says that they are an expert doesn’t mean that they are. The concrete finishers that did my driveway and back patio did a shit job. I paid 13k for a poor job.

@zoolu6879 4 ай бұрын

“Experts” and “professionals” providing a long lasting, durable, quality product with their “craft” is almost no existent. I’m sure there are some outliers, but most just claim that status and have little or less knowledge then I can find online. Couple that with exorbitant unsubstantiated labor charges and you have masses of people just DIY’ing with mixed results. Mostly that get passed to the next owner. I really wish there were professionals that I could pay a reasonable price for expert labor and skills, but if that ever existed, it’s gone now.

@boyceball 5 ай бұрын

I am wondering why you do not use squeegees to guarantee mil thickness before back rolling

@MikeDayConcrete 5 ай бұрын

We know just from experience and doing it all the time.

@jaimeortega4940 5 ай бұрын

I thought it looked good even without the flake!

@Will97675 5 ай бұрын

I did my own garage a few years ago and after 6 months it started flaking pretty badly where the cars came in and out of the garage. I already see where I went wrong. By the naked eye I thought the surface was smooth enough so I didn’t bother with a grinder. Lesson learned.

@MikeDayConcrete 5 ай бұрын

Yup, we see it all the time. Prep is the key.

@trentzuniga3336 3 ай бұрын

What product are you using?

@MikeDayConcrete 3 ай бұрын

Poly Armour from Deco-cretesupply.com

@Casmige 5 ай бұрын

I bought all the [Quality] *Stuff* to do my daughters 20’x20’ garage & with the cost of the Power washer & Concrete grinder machines?? It was simply about $1K less than a professional service to do. What stopped me from doing it DIY? My inexperience. Sometimes? It’s “CHEAPER” to have Someone with experience to do it since on the job training mistakes can be quite costly. Sometimes the way to save money is to go with the Pro even though you end up spending a little bit more money in the long run.

@als1023 5 ай бұрын

For $1K difference I would have it done, IF the professional was good and I trusted them. I'm uncertain how much of this is done in Canada. Many times ' professionals' will take the job to get the experience. I learn so much from this channel. so good at what they do.

@RedStorm. 5 ай бұрын

Wanna do my own.

@MikeDayConcrete 5 ай бұрын

Get my course. It'll take all the guess work out of the equation.

@tonybrandon1968 Ай бұрын

I've noticed you are not really about showing people how to do this. You really chuckle about the diy stuff. I get it your in the business and not really into teaching the public your trade. I really get the feeling your just trying to steer people into hiring someone to do this work.

@geneduclos4003 5 ай бұрын

Hey Mike, A bit off topic, but regarding concrete mix testing. do you test your own slump, or do you have someone test the slump for you. And do you test every time?

@MikeDayConcrete 5 ай бұрын

A testing company does the testing, and only if the spec calls for it.

@geneduclos4003 5 ай бұрын

@@MikeDayConcrete Thanks.