How to Epoxy a cargo trailer floor the easy way | DIY

How to Epoxy a cargo trailer floor the easy way | DIY | Rust-oleum Epoxy Shield

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Today was the day I finally got the time to Epoxy my cargo trailer in preparation for a camper conversion. The epoxy floor completely changed the trailer. Now I have a very durable, clean, professional floor that's very easy to maintain with whatever my family can throw at it.
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@awesomesauce2935 Жыл бұрын

It's been almost 2 years, how has it held up?

@wrxs1781 Жыл бұрын

Pouring it on as opposed to using a paint tray is the secret. Well done lads.

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully this will help someone out.. its an easy project that anyone can do!!

@TheSarahk8 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Since it’s been 2 years, how is this holding up for you?

@dillon574 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video boss! Going to do exactly what you did for my new 6x12 for hauling my Harley. (Getting the Harley chips/flakes ordered and going to paint my walls orange). Thanks for the info and upload!

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to help.... your gonna have a nice trailer when it's done.

@syzygysyzygy8332 2 жыл бұрын

I did a 40' shipping container floor with this. Kept 300 2 week old goslings alive in there with space heaters during a cold snap, cleaned it up after with a pressure washer and never knew they were in there.

@watsonst04 Жыл бұрын

Yea it's pretty easy clean stuff.... I bet that was a mess when you were done though...lol

@hectorgutierrez6723 Жыл бұрын

Saved me $3500. Thanks!

@groundeffects3032 3 жыл бұрын

Looks Awesome 👌👏

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@BubsMTB 2 жыл бұрын

Considering doing this to my weekend warrior.

@watsonst04 Жыл бұрын

It's a easy weekend project really.

@Streetglide2021 2 жыл бұрын

Looks nice!

@watsonst04 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@michaelmoore9629 Жыл бұрын

Do you think that applying 1 coat to the floor and letting it dry. Then apply a second coat with the flakes letting it dry and then clear coat with anti skid abrasive. Good idea or overkill????

@cjlst8 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Would you advise filling in the screw dimples and plywood joints on the floor? I’m wondering if the epoxy filled them as you mentioned or if they showed through after the product hardened. Thanks

@watsonst04 Жыл бұрын

You can if you wanted, but due to the flakes you can barely see any imperfections (Screw holes, cracks, etc).

@ronkemp9528 3 жыл бұрын

Great job nice trailer.

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

Just wait until I get my final video of it out (sorry it was done, but someone stole all my stuff so I have to redo it). Thanks for watching!

@ronkemp9528 3 жыл бұрын

@@watsonst04 Sorry to hear that Ass Holes everywhere now a days.

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

@@ronkemp9528 yea it sucked, but only one thing to do... move on and keep going.

@tleonard410 Жыл бұрын

How has it held up any chipping or scratching do you haul stuff regularly in the trailer

@highlandhillbillys Жыл бұрын

Did you manage to finish complete floor with 1 kit or open up second kit

@hworkmaniv88 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a 1-2 years later review of how it held up? or any input if it worked?

@watsonst04 Жыл бұрын

I have zero issies from the floor. I don't think it even cracked, but with the flakes it's hard to see any defects if it had some... really hides everything

@peterolfert7477 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Two questions...#1 are the chips sharp on the feet after the epoxy dries? #2 - any idea if it would work to apply this over hardboard insulation and 1/2" subfloor in the trailer? Would it crack? Thx!

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 1. The chips can be sharp. I did come back later and add a clear top coat (same brand) and it really made it better and shiner. Would recommend doing it as well. 2. Expoxy is pretty good at bonding to items. I'm thinking you wanting to insulated the floor, add the third subfloor layer utilizing 1/2" plywood on top....I wouldn't see a problem with that. Actually of I was to do this again that's what I would do as my next one is probably gonna be a tiny house version. Just be sure to fill in all the extra cracks or you may see them and sand the top layer.

@peterolfert7477 3 жыл бұрын

@@watsonst04 Awesome....great advice! Thanks!

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

@@peterolfert7477 Anytime!

@andrewdibble9206 3 жыл бұрын

@@watsonst04 What size is this trailer and how much epoxy did u have left? did u have to mix more or it was enough?

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewdibble9206 my trailer is a 24' V Nose and I only used 1 kit for it.

@nicolehommy3809 3 жыл бұрын

How does it do with oil spills and such? Is this something that can be mopped or cleaned easily?

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

I've spilled car oil, grease (cooking stove) and it just wipes right up without issues.

@livinglifemyway7349 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great, I just ordered a kit for my cargo trailer.. Question.. How is it at the floor seems where it meets another piece of plywood? or did you fill the seem if so what did you seal the seem with. thanks

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

The epoxy fills in the cracks and the tops of the screw heads pretty good when you apply the base "Grey". You will still barely see them though, but when I added the flake they just about disappeared. If your not doing flakes and want it super smooth I would fill the cracks with something.

@livinglifemyway7349 3 жыл бұрын

@@watsonst04 Thanks, you did a great job!

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

@@livinglifemyway7349 thanks!!

@korbelkiller7106 2 жыл бұрын

How did it turn out? It looks like you had some oil spots on the floor. I'm trying to figure out if it will affect it or not

@watsonst04 Жыл бұрын

Turned out well... never got any cracks or stains on it.

@micahroberts3564 Жыл бұрын

No clear coat on top?

@James-fk2sb 3 жыл бұрын

Is this stuff suppose to be waterproof for wood floor ? Also how did it work for ramp ? Slip resistant enough ?

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

It would say it water proof for sure. It completely seals the floor from everything. The ramp seems fine and had no problems. If you wanted the kit includes "sand" you can mix it to make it more slip resistant.

@micahroberts3564 Жыл бұрын

For the clear coat on top of the epoxy it comes with grit like silicon you sprinkle over as it's incredibly slippery if you don't use it

@lsxpower3367 3 жыл бұрын

How many sq ft does 1 kit cover? i have a 7x16 enclosed trailer

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

My trailer is 8x24...so you should be good with (1) kit as I also did the ramp as well.

@hermyherm365 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.... full reveal of the cargo trailer coming soon. I unfortunately had all my gear (computer, camera, etc) stolen, so it's taken me awhile to get back.

@hermyherm365 3 жыл бұрын

@@watsonst04 dang I’m sorry to hear that I’m checking out all your vids awesome content!

@nejdro1 4 ай бұрын

FYI, RustOleum does not recommend 2 part epoxy on a wooden substrate as any hard object falling on it will dent and breech the surface. Kind of the same reason you don't put laminate on plywood, but rather dense particle board. Also, pay attention to the temperature requirements. It must be warm to harden.

@watsonst04 Ай бұрын

So far I haven't had a single issue. I sanded the entire floor to give it a good grip and did the clear coat on top. Yes I followed the temps when I did it and let it cure for a week before I even touched it.

@segert18 2 жыл бұрын

will it scratch off if you went on it with something sharp like snowmobile carbides

@watsonst04 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it will scrap off easily.... I bet it will hold up pretty well.

@micahroberts3564 Жыл бұрын

It will not hold up to snow mobile skags or carbides. When loading my sleds, once I get the skis on the ramp. I put rollers under them to protect the floor

@nicspence3874 3 жыл бұрын

How about tire marks from coming in and out. My trailers for four wheelers

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

Well I've only put 2 cars in mine. I bet if the tires are warm they would eventually leave "hot tire" marks on them. I'm gonna install "E Tracks" on the floor; therefore I shouldn't get a lot of markings as the tires will roll on them for the most part. I think as long as you cleaned the floors like your should and not do dead stop turning of the wheels, you probably won't get any marks. At the end of the day this trailer was designed to be used, so if I get some marks, it's fine.

@beardconsciousproductions3881 3 жыл бұрын

Look up tire mark remover i beleave its made by zep but its suposed to remove the tire marks left by forklift traffic in warehouses

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

@@beardconsciousproductions3881 I haven't drove a car in there yet... I need to install the E Track on the floor. I also plan to install them right where the tires go to hopefully help that as well.

@scottalvarez8870 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@howtobeatadrum 3 жыл бұрын

I was surprised you didn’t put a second coat over the flakes

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

I ended up putting a clear coat on top of it.

@Bjjdaddy65 2 жыл бұрын

How many kits of clear did you need for the 24ft trailer?

@guitarobot Жыл бұрын

How easy is it to drill through for mounting tie downs and such.

@watsonst04 Жыл бұрын

Just depends on if you hit metal structure areas. Either way not hard just make sure your not hitting anything important underneath the floor.

@guitarobot Жыл бұрын

@@watsonst04 was just wondering if it may cause the epoxy to splinter or crack. Thank you for the reply and a great video.

@masterchef2408 2 жыл бұрын

How did it hold up with the flex of the trailer?? Is it cracking at all?

@watsonst04 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen a single Crack at all. I've put several hundred miles on it with a couple trips loaded down.

@masterchef2408 2 жыл бұрын

@@watsonst04 Thank you very much for the reply

@chucktraughber505 2 жыл бұрын

@@watsonst04 how about now? I have been told the epoxy will crack etc... I have a 16ft vnose we use allot for furniture

@watsonst04 2 жыл бұрын

@@chucktraughber505 still doing great... I think it's all about the prep work. That's why I sanded my entire floor first to give it more "bite".

@DavidJ-kc4cz Жыл бұрын

I just put this on my cargo trailer floor. How long should you wait before going over it with the clear epoxy?

@watsonst04 Жыл бұрын

I waited 2 days.... the instructions tell you I think... depends on temperature.

@smokinbutts2 10 ай бұрын

Can you get it in black?

@ekimkcip6443 2 жыл бұрын

Has it required any maintenance after a year?

@watsonst04 2 жыл бұрын

Nope not yet

@Luissoto-xs3ki 3 жыл бұрын

Does this add weight to the trailer floor?

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

About 2 paint cans worth or weight. Nothing to make a difference.

@Jankity3 2 жыл бұрын

What clear coat did you use?

@watsonst04 2 жыл бұрын

It was the same line "Rust-oleum" that was an optional step.

@darekchen3145 3 жыл бұрын

How bigs your trailer?

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

24' V nose

@lsxpower3367 3 жыл бұрын

How it’s holding?

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

Really good. I have zero peeling or anything. It's all about the foundation. I cleaned and sanded it making it have a good bond (grip).

@lsxpower3367 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great I purchased a new trailer im looking forward to do it soon what grit sand paper did you used?

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

@@lsxpower3367 I used 120 I think. Just something that isn't gonna smooth it too much, but also not 20 grit either. Lol.

@coolcutsgal2 Жыл бұрын

I was going to say he didn't "cut in" the other side 😳🤷‍♀️🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♂️ Did you mention the color and i didn't pay attention or hear it?

@paulh3135 3 жыл бұрын

How is this holding up now?

@watsonst04 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty good. No peeling or issues.

@rmannella7 2 жыл бұрын

1 year update?

@watsonst04 2 жыл бұрын

I've had zero issues with the floor (no peeling, flaking, etc).