DIY Epoxy Flake Garage Floor Coatings (What Most People Don't Tell You)

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This is an epoxy flake garage floor coating we're installing for a customer.
The customer wanted 1/8" flake called "White Granite".
The first thing we do is prep the floor by grinding it. Most people on KZfaq tell you to wash and etch the floor with some type of etching solution.
As a professional epoxy flake coating contractor, I'm telling you that's not what we do. EVER!
Acid etching the concrete will not create the proper surface profile for epoxy to adhere to long term. It might look good for a short while, but it will start to peel off the concrete, especially where you drive in and out every day (under the tires).
I'm showing you in the video the proper way to prep your concrete so the epoxy flooring will bond and last for a long time.
It's not quite as easy as it looks on most of the videos you see on YT.
There's some hard work to do this right and you need to know the proper sequence. There's some steps we do on all our epoxy garage floors that has worked for us and given us really good success.
I outlined all the steps in an easy to follow video training course below for those of you who want to ensure you're doing this right.
You can follow us on 3 different epoxy flake garage floor coatings as I break down each step, showing you what and how to do it.
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@MikeDayConcrete 3 жыл бұрын

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@joaovicente575 3 жыл бұрын

The one thing I wished you had shared, you missed: that wheeled seat, leaning over chest support thingy that was used to hand grind. :D

@mikeschaner5853 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you guys located??? Great vids. Very informative and a joy to watch

@windowcleaner3475 3 жыл бұрын

You have 2 courses for epoxy garage floors. Are they different? Thank you

@gregfeldman6818 3 жыл бұрын

You may want to teach your crew to put the cord over their shoulder when using the stand up grinder, buffer or sander.

@7624wings 2 жыл бұрын

How much$$ for a to car garage ? Please and thank you great job 👍👏

@Aerospace_Education 2 жыл бұрын

The real challenge is finding crews as professional as you guys. You can tell you have a lot of pride in the work.

@ridgeberkman604 3 жыл бұрын

From somebody who does resinous flooring for a living in everything from factory’s,plants,hospitals,universities, and sometimes garages. It’s great to see someone explain to people the reason why a good floor cost what it cost. The proper surface preparation and proper products used are the most important aspect of a quality long lasting epoxy floor.

@bbygirl4514 2 жыл бұрын

Can I do it on a wood flor

@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 2 жыл бұрын

The problem with epoxy is that it doesn’t take heat.. one hot tire and it can fail.

@derekpayton910 2 жыл бұрын

@@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 so whats the alternative that can withstand the tire?

@tomselleck4590 2 жыл бұрын

@@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 That depends on the product. The epoxy coatings we make where I work have HDTs over 350F, so they won't soften from a hot tire even for extended periods of time.

@tomselleck4590 2 жыл бұрын

@@derekpayton910 Do some research on the coatings. there are tons of different options. Some companies offer Technical Data Sheets as well, which give more details on physical properties. Look for high temp resistance, higher HDT (heat deflection temp), etc. But honestly, any decent epoxy should take up to 200F no problem, especially if you have a solid top coat

@JohnSmith-co1dw 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing all the great products for protecting concrete. Overlays. Coatings. You name it, but one thing that doesn't change is a good prep. You are top notch.💯

@frankonolfi1966 2 жыл бұрын

As in any job prep is key

@joeschlotthauer840 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to see a close-up of the finished floor...

@Thepriest39 2 жыл бұрын

I did my garage floor 19 years ago. I acid etched it, primer-ed it , and epoxied it with box store products. I have severely abused it and it has held up great. I do agree that prep is key to any project. Not everything in this world has to be "Contractor" grade. I think that is an overused word. A lot of box store products are great for the home owner.

@kenstrain4366 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have done maybe 5-6 garages over the years with big box. I have never had any issues and they always turn out great. I agree this is the "right" way to do it, and better. But IMO this is just a step above. Is it worth it? It is a choice, but lots of folks dont want to spend $1000's verses $200.

@kmbbmj5857 2 жыл бұрын

@@kenstrain4366 I think that's the real question. Does the average homeowner garage really need this level of work at 10 times the cost.?

@SlowRiderDucati 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I did my four car garage myself about 15 years ago with a big box product. It is still like new. I spent a whole day just cleaning and degreasing really well. Then one day to apply and a few days to dry just to be sure in the hot summer of course.

@jacobiverson9724 2 жыл бұрын

YOU, are also not a contractor. If YOUR epoxied floor has one tiny little issue after, you don’t have to deal with being called back out to do either a patch or complete re-do. Yes, plenty of homeowners who follow the directions on the box do get good lasting results, but when you are a contractor who does a job for a living and has to put your name on every single job that you are contracted to do, you go the extra mile to get a result that is 100% guaranteed to last

@Thepriest39 2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobiverson9724 I also don’t charge $5,000 to do a job like this. Also very few contractors care about doing a good job. I have seen poor jobs countless times by union workers also.

@darrinbrunner6429 2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy I saw this. My only experience with epoxy coated floors was the one where I worked, and I guess they didn't put it down right because it peeled up. So, I thought epoxy peels up and isn't worth it. Now that I know they can last much longer if applied correctly, I'll consider it for my next garage. Thanks for the info.

@MuscleboundJUDAH 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I enjoy seeing "tricks of the trade" being revealed. I also appreciate, being very capable at many skills, seeing a video on a subject that makes me seriously consider hiring professionals, as opposed to doing it myself. It's nice to know what you may be getting yourself into, and the consequences of not knowing some of the ins and outs, that a retailers sub par products won't tell you.

@leonelgarcia4908 2 жыл бұрын

Had asked a question about etching and priming on another video but this video explained to me why etching isnt needed! Grind the floor and priming it is a much better solution.

@josecondemarin9586 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Sir, like alway I like the time you guys put is on the prep and the small detail makes the result absolutely perfect. Never mind the negative comments or expertises. Thanks for the video

@thegrinch8161 3 жыл бұрын

I did one concrete floor as an apprentice painter and decorator and even before I started I could tell there wasn’t enough so thank lord I had the presence of mind to not go past where one concrete section. Ended and the next one began, anyhoo nice work lads and lady

@billprezioso3677 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know I’m a pro painter and I just got a look the floor of a two car garage I did 12 years ago with Rustoleum epoxy and a clear top coat and etched it with muriatic acid while the top coat lost some of its sheen the floor as a whole it looks great no hot tire pickup. I wouldn’t put down big box store products cause it’s all about the prep the products are not that different.

@Ralph2 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great, would have loved a close up when finished. Thanks for the video!

@hooks4nooks 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I was so looking forward to seeing it up close. Have no idea what that flake looks like from this far way. And how awesome that clear coat looks as well. Next time.

@UmerKhan-gw7ud 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.. U demonstrated it really well, the prep is crucial 👍👍

@pauldavis9387 3 жыл бұрын

I ran a floor buffer like that in the Army during training. They are surprisingly easy to use.

@slo232000 2 жыл бұрын

very informative video and one of the better surface preparation videos i've seen. At my old house i installed a standard water-based epoxy kit from the hardware store on my own and just acid-etched the concrete on my own. Somehow it stayed down for 10+ years with no peeling, hot tire pickup, or other issues so i got very lucky. Installed several others for family members and no matter how much you clean floors it does NOT matter if you want quality long-lasting results. Surface grinding is by far best option to get a good solid coat down that is going to grab the concrete properly. Thanks for a great video showing how it should be done! If you want it done right, don't go cheap on garage floor coating preparation or materials.

@fishgutz4272 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch a DIY garage floor video I become more convinced to just pay an expert to do it. It will get done right and in less time than it would take me to do it.

@pauldavis9387 3 жыл бұрын

A wise man knows his limits, a fool knows none.

@us89na 2 жыл бұрын

Surface prep is arduous and time consuming to do right. And if you don't, you're wasting your money.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

I can tell by your comment you're not a business owner!

@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 2 жыл бұрын

The surface prep isn’t too bad. The cleanup takes 10x longer than you think it will.. and it has to be clean clean clean.. and then a good amount of time to completely dry.

@jaredmyers4645 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to show how to do this. Really appreciate it

@Asphaltaperider 3 жыл бұрын

Prep is where it's at. Guys doing it right. Good job. Great work doesn't cost, it pays.

@65armadillo 3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@Miller3560 2 жыл бұрын

I did one garage myself with the big box kit - let it cure for 10 days before parking in it and have only one mark from a hot tire. Felt really good about it. Had a company do the second garage, now I’m not feeling so great about the first! Really amazing results when you let the pros do it right. Btw, we omitted the flake from the apron on the outside of the door (base coat and topcoat only) and it looks wonderful. Having a strip of the flake that didn’t match the driveway was a no go, so just using the base coat for color makes a nice transition. .

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks!

@BillBallantyne3 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done! You answered questions I’ve had over the big box products… I’ve seen charcoal pearlescent finishes that look beautiful, I’m hoping for that 👍🏻

@johnds6621 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Mike. Helpful to know your method vs the big box kits.

@bonsaiforlife4me 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative video. It shows you do good work. Thanks for sharing. Love videos like this.

@brasha78 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video and certainly a refreshing bit of information saying that the second house we owned before we moved out of Colorado I ended up doing the garage with an acid etch and now it’s clear to me why the Apoxsee came up later. One thing I wanted to add and it’s a deal that I might actually partake in is the part where the door comes down leaving it without flake can be a good idea in the aspect of creating a tighter seal on the ground when the door comes down and the rubber gasket meets the concrete. There’s also the argument of having those perforations from the flakes would potentially help with water drainage it’s really personal preference and per location or geographical region there might actually be a better method over another. Regardless I just wanted to say your videos are bad ass you guys do great work you make it simple but definitely not something that just anybody can come up and do a lot of folks don’t have the patience or the technical ability to work through these issues and so sharing this information is not putting you at a detriment for exposing your trade secrets because at the end of the day most people probably aren’t going to make the floor look as good as you guys did.

@coachmacon5389 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video with detailed instructions. One little question , what would the materials cost to do a garage this size?

@keylorlaporta9808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike I just had someone ask me if i did this kinda work and I knew if I watched one of your videos I would understand better thank you for spreading your knowledge you don't realize how valuable this is thank you

@MikeDayConcrete Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@andrewchitty5453 3 жыл бұрын

Great job as always Mike & Team

@dmlevitt 2 жыл бұрын

great post Mike. I need to try one of these floors. informative tips, nice demonstration, top quality. thanks. cheers.

@Pch100 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see someone do the job properly 👍

@80AD 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this incredibly insightful video. You rock, Mike!

@octaviofuentes7781 2 жыл бұрын

Nice good job guys might be doing my garage floors here soon thanks for sharing my man

@MidlandTexan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have heard of the DIY kits failing from those where unhappy.

@waynesmith2792 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you and I will be checking out your courses !

@winstonholmes5566 3 жыл бұрын

Would this hold up to a floor Jack sliding around on it or a hammer or brake rotor falling onto it ? Is this something I would want for a working garage ? Or do you have a better suggestion ? If they all eventually fail, would the roll on stuff from Home Depot be best and re apply in the high traffic areas as needed ?

@jlawlar 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. You really put the pro in professional.

@davem3789 2 жыл бұрын

Concrete floor solutions has the most detailed epoxy floor videos I’ve seen.

@ACMHK11 2 жыл бұрын

1:55 Diamond in the rough piece of information there.... Amazing amount of information in this video. Master of your craft. Kudos

@rrusselljr67 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Mike. You guys do some great work and very knowledgeable about product and process.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@dr.curious5136 3 жыл бұрын

I could have went to Home Depot to do the heap DIY stuff that fails , but I didn’t I called in a professional, I have a 4 car garage and it wasn’t cheap but 5 years later it looks as good as the day they installed it. Get a professional is all I can recommend, my floor is a full broadcast with a clear coat , I think they used around 175 pounds of flake on mine , then two coats of clear …. They floor is thick. The product on mine is a poly as well. This is a great video to show the process and it seemed like a real good job.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mikeysan01 11 ай бұрын

Mike, I don't know if you still check this, but your videos have really been a major help. Prepping to take two coats of paint off my mother's carport floor, and get it ready for repainting. Will probably do the angle grinder/diamond wheel method. Have looked on your tools page, and maybe I'm just not seeing it...but where could I get one of those wheeled, padded rests your guy is using when he's got the angle grinder? I'm a hair over six feet tall, and that looks very comfortable for what I imagine is going to be aggravating to my back if I'm on my knees the whole time. Thanks!!!

@plasmar1 2 жыл бұрын

funny thing about life is I was thinking about epoxying my garage floor, ended up finding 2 boxes of rock solid on discount, and a neighbour threw out an industrial floor buffer(working)... it's like do I even have a choice at this point?

@ozark1981 3 жыл бұрын

Solid work. This will help doing mine. Reminds me of when I redid my wood floors. Very similar process. Sans flake of course. ha ha

@abolethslayer117 2 жыл бұрын

This was a surprisngly oddly satisfying video to watch. Awesome job.

@Sharma72 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative - thanks! You guys clearly do it properly! Prep is key as you say. About to do the same to my own garage. Grinding this weekend and then painting. Been recommended Rustoleum Pegakote ID400 (2-part epoxy) with two coats (no flakes). Heard it’s good - let’s hope so!

@jamestiscareno4387 2 жыл бұрын

So it's been a year now. Can you give us an update ? Appearance ? Durability ? Problems ? If any....

@Sharma72 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamestiscareno4387 Have to say, so far so good! No hot tyre pick up or peeling, it’s been wet, dirty, gritty and it still cleans up like new. Very impressed indeed. I waited to respond to see how it coped with the GT4 I picked up a couple of weeks ago. The tyres get very hot after a spirited drive (the last one being the hottest day on record in the UK!) and don’t cool down for ages given the proximity of the engine. But no issue at all!

@dc5duben96 3 жыл бұрын

really good info, im looking into doing this to my garage soon and this helped alot👍🏽

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@nv1493 3 жыл бұрын

This is why a good durable floor is worth the cost of a pro, especially that initial prep. Ours is 15 yrs old and still looks new.

@darren6762 3 жыл бұрын

That looks fantastic!

@bigdh6067 2 жыл бұрын

My concrete was only 5 months old I acid washed it and used construction grade epoxy... it's been 5 years now and still looks perfect. I think it depends on how old the concrete is and if there's oil spilled all over or not. New construction, I think you're fine to use acid wash and then use really good epoxy.

@aljay2955 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I bought that crap from Home Depot initially and it lasted about two years. Its only 1.5mm thick and hot car tires and salt remove it pretty quickly. Went to a local manufacturer of 100% epoxy and prepped the floor and spread it and its about 15 to 20MM thick. It cost me about $280 for the material. 6 years later no problems.

@jessequist7450 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you. How would you repair chips on the edge were that outside section joins into the driveway?

@deltoncbaker 3 жыл бұрын

Cool demonstration, very informative. I live in New Mexico and hot tire are very real thing out here. I bought new construction and acid washed the garage first thing. Then used a 3M kit and no protective clear coat. I have had no blisters on the floor and the only stain I have had was from a antifreeze leak in the 15 years I have been here. From watching your KZfaq video it sounds like I must have been very lucky. Any tips on cracks in the floor, mine are still sealed, but you can see them under the epoxy coating? They epoxy coating has yellowed near the door and I am thinking of redoing the lower section is why I ask. I will check your other videos and thanks for sharing this video, I think I now know I need rent the buffer and strip floor first. ( I was just going to paint over the old one.)

@DonnovanDolato Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job guys... thanks for this tutorial

@lycanhunter5622 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this info…. I was close to doing my garage floor with the wrong stuff and the wrong technique….. I want things to last , especially when you’re putting that kind of time and money into it….. now I need to get info on what a fair bid will be because I’m going to hire mine out…

@williamdawson3353 3 жыл бұрын

Very well presented.

@adamhotrod 3 жыл бұрын

This convinced me that I really don't want to do mine by myself. I'm getting a decent firm in to do it for me!

@fishgutz4272 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. That is my reaction to every single video like this. I wouldn't be surprised if they are actually sponsored by the floor cost professionals.

@mule666 3 жыл бұрын

Careful there are many shitty company's

@tedtimmis8135 3 жыл бұрын

I’m currently doing my floor and with 20-20 hindsight, I would say one should hire it done.

@trailjockeytj6160 2 жыл бұрын

I find that shot blast gives you a better profile for adhesion. Are use the grinder for polishing, obviously progressively finer grit depending on the finish.

@kobi-kobsen 3 жыл бұрын

How is the floor made before the coating is applied? I like this look so much! This is how I would like my living room to look like.

@waynefederico9396 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done/ Finally someone that knows the trade. thx guys..

@cwalton56 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see how you stress proper floor prep. KZfaq is full of DIY people acid washing as prep. Professionals will typically diamond grind to floor prep, as your team did.

@pmhoard 2 жыл бұрын

If you plan to use an epoxy coating. Would having the concrete finishers leaving it rough eliminate the need for diamond grinding?

@genevandyke4088 3 жыл бұрын

That was great and very informative , Ty

@starpartyguy5605 3 жыл бұрын

2 questions. First, how do you deal with spalling. The previous owner of my house left his car leak oil which damaged the concrete, leaving a couple spots under the car that needed repair. I cleaned it out with 3 full strength treatments of TSP and a pressure washer. Then I put down Recap to level it. Came out pretty good. What do you do with such damage? Second, what is your typical cost for a 2 car garage? Thanks.

@petejoseph8257 2 жыл бұрын

Great job and explanations, thanks.

@williamrestrada3330 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike! If you done mind me asking how does this job cost? Thanks in advance

@mrt2734 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome, always get a professional. Some things you can buy at a big box store for a homeowner. Most homeowners don't have experience doing this.

@lizardfirefighter110 2 жыл бұрын

Damn Mike you do it all. Thanks for the informative video. Fun to watch like Andrew Camarata videos. I have a question: Have you ever had a problem with moister coming through the concrete. The guy at the hardware store told me that it would be best to stain the concrete because moisture will cause the epoxy coating to chip off. I know that with modern pours plastic is put down first, but is it a problem with old pours?

@tortillasarenotbiceps7622 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool to see. Great job, guys and gals.

@bepnewt 2 жыл бұрын

Solid. What a good job doing it right.

@serg1184 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job and great video, it’s very informative.👍 What does a job like this normally run? I work on my own cars at home and do some heavy duty work in there. I was thinking about doing this myself but after seeing the process I figured it’s better if I leave this to the pros.

@miked6097 Жыл бұрын

I love epoxy!!! Been working with it for 8 years just opened my own company about 2 years ago. Going great!!! It’s not that the box stores product is bad if prepped properly it can hold up for a while. But its 25% water and you use less product in a kit than our kits, use less flake, when it dries the water evaporates where when using 100% solid its stays exact how it was put down. My floor is about 75% thicker than the DIY system just because of the amount of product and the water evaporation. Not to mention the 1 pound of flake they give you, I use about 60lbs for a 450sf garage when they tell you 4-8lbs should do it haha. It ends up looking like a shiny paint when done, where a professional resin floor looks nothing like a paint, you can tell the difference as soon as you walk up to them and just look. One is shiny paint one is a flooring system. Stay safe all.

@lonewolfnovember3389 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, I live in sunny Arizona what epoxy would you recommend? Also, would recommend concrete buffer for 8 month old home?

@berlinjackson1847 2 жыл бұрын

very professional video on concrete garage floor epoxy finish

@Cook-px8ne 2 жыл бұрын

dude i love watching your videos. im concrete finisher from amryuland i work for few subs contractors. this is what we dont do. i wanna learn this asap. thanks for the video bro. if im ever back up maine ima give u a calll

@americanhero1234 Жыл бұрын

Loved this!!

@w04mach1 Жыл бұрын

Getting ready to do my basement floor that also has a 1 car garage on one side. Very informative video. I will be doing mine without flake. Do you have the brand of epoxy/urethane/polysparitic coating that you use? Great video thank you

@christaylor9484 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video! Thank you!

@jimeronimo 3 жыл бұрын

Really great info. Here in Central Texas. I'm sure it varies to a degree but What should a job like this cost per sqft if it's done like this?

@MCRSERVICE253 3 жыл бұрын

Nice restoration work Mike and team! What an upgrade! 👍🏽👍🏽

@lloydchristmas_iii4310 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video it help me out alot understand what you guys do. Right now im making a business plan up for a cleaning buisness and one of my add ons for extra is gonna be power washing and staining and sealing decks for apartment buildings and townhomes. So i wanted to check out maybe doing garage floors is there a market in just power washing and cleaning up garage floors not exactly like this but for example lets say you did one of these lovely garage floors made it nice for the client a year or 2 later after using it doing some work in the garage maybe spilling some oil or other engine fluids stained up the floor so they hire a guy like me a cleaning business to come out and power wash it back to how you left it after it being redone.. or would power washing wreck the garage floor coating? because i wouldnt wanna do that... but is this something that I could maybe do or is that something you guys would also do?

@martinsinclair55 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. Valuable information

@geraldarcuri9307 2 ай бұрын

I installed mine with Rustoleum's over the counter kit fifteen years ago on a floor that was already ten years old. The floor has been used heavily, including parking two cars and doing a lot of car maintenance with floor jacks, carpentry, etc. So, I spent $200, plus three days of my hard work and it lasted 15 years. No topcoat. Never yellowed. Garage faces south, and I live in sunny Southern California. I did not grind the floor, though I agree that's ideal. I am about to re-do the floor. The cost of product has gone up, but so have my skills. I expect that, with a top coat this time, my re-epoxied garage floor will outlast me. I can't afford to pay big bucks for someone else to do it, but I don't mind a bit of hard work.

@mariosolis5121 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike for the video, I almost went to Lowe's to do this. Definently want to do it correctly

@luisderivas6005 2 жыл бұрын

Expect a 40% markup.

@michaelosley7172 5 ай бұрын

Great video & information. What prep work would you recommend regarding a new concrete slab that has a brush finish? Will the epoxy flake floor still work? Thanks in advance for your reply.

@bjhoneycutt2450 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. You mentioned in video that you get the epoxy thick. That much be how you mix it correct? Not putting numerous coats on the floor? In video there was just coat of epoxy down?

@pozmarciv 3 жыл бұрын

I have a brand new poured concrete floor and I’m sure if I should leave it as is or coat it with epoxy.. any recommendations? Thank you

@LuvMyGT500 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for posting.

@davidjaye710 Жыл бұрын

hey Mike ! great vid.... i just had a floor poured in my barn.... how long do i have to wait before i can epoxy the floor? will i have to grind it? do i have to seal it first?... i have a 6mil vapor barrier under it so hopefully that will help with adhesion... thanks dave

@TheFreshRinse Жыл бұрын

You are so right! My epoxy floor turned yellow. Can it be fixed???

@elcorderomayor7434 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you are near me in Tampa FL. Excellent work!!

@jimargenio6449 3 жыл бұрын

We do these systems, based in Ocala, Fl.

@franciscodiaz8462 Ай бұрын

Great Video, For Being a Professional Installer and Not Using PPE, Is Not very Safe. Keep Up the Great Work.

@jasonwilson6043 Жыл бұрын

Great video. A lot of pro's when they do these videos come off as condescending IMO. You don't and explain it very well and its easy to see you guys are pros and know what you are doing. Including the links to everything as well is great. Thanks!

@MikeDayConcrete Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@blueclue57 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work.. any different concerns when putting epoxy over a basement floor to strengthen and restore the old concrete?

@vegarosa69 2 жыл бұрын

I've done a little bit of research since I want to do this to my garage and one thing I learned is that the epoxy will not strengthen old or damaged concrete or work well with low quality concrete (i.e. wasn't poured or mixed properly).

@k13ehr 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a pro at work

@MikeDayConcrete 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tammysears1036 11 ай бұрын

If you mentioned this and I missed it, my apologies. Would you recommend filling in the joints for a more uniform look? I am thinking of the dust and dirt. If it is okay, is the filler the same for the cracks? Love the videos!

@Mark2_D2 2 жыл бұрын

Mike Day, I had a company install epoxy in our 2 car garage. I believe they did not scrape the flakes after they were applied and then install the polyaspartic. I believe they just applied the polyaspartic over the rigid flakes. Could I scrape it myself similarly to how you did in this video, vacuum it, and then apply another topcoat of clear polyaspartic?

@jamesmoore1532 3 жыл бұрын

Is that a 2K Poly? If so is the hardener an isocyanate?

@Joewalshe38 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of using a self leveling screed to level and prepare a floor and then apply epoxy resin. Any thoughts or suggestions, please

@mathtime4578 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. First time I've seen it done. One question. Do you fill the cracks joints before the base coat or do you fill it with the base coat?

@montiacpontana41 2 жыл бұрын

With filler before sanding

@jamesbadey7312 Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and love it already I have a buffer like your guy is using can i just put the diamond attachment on that Also can you let me know where I can get more info on products maybe like a wholesale catalog thanks

@ryanprickett295 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, so if a customer wants those joints done. Do you recommend caulking them before or should you wait after you seal it with your top coat? If so what material would you recommend?

@inkstain7193 2 жыл бұрын

Before so they don’t stick out.