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Looking good. Proper prep work goes a long way. Not sure on the clear? I did my last garage with the Rustoleum kt sold at hardware stores. I did two coat and it held up pretty good for 11 yrs. It did wear down from tire wear. Sure made clean ups easier. The kit I used also had a grit additive to keep the floor from being too slick when it was wet. It worked and wasn't so bad that you couldn't work on the hands and knees on it.
After one week I report that my DIY Garage Epoxy Project is done (Fingers Crossed) I'm sore as hell. Border done w the Rustoleum Kit mentioned above. Entire center portion done w Rustoleum Professional Epoxy Kit (4mil thicker than regular kit) and Blue, White, Black Decorative Flakes added as well.
Was initially afraid I'd have tacky areas but this stuff dried up alot faster than I thought. On Saturday I laid down 1 gallon of Rustoleum Clear Epoxy which not only gives it the wet look, but adds another layer on top of everything. This stuff dried up super fast as well. My only gripe, other than exerting myself more than a Triathalon, is that several spots just didnt like the epoxy. Mainly where the tires sit. Otherwise, I'm pretty content with it and will add that these are quality products for the Weekend Warrior. Oh, and the Clear Coat does contain a packet of those tiny granules for traction too. Says about 4-5 days before driving onto it.
Now I just need my car back! 😳
Be up in your way soon as we have a wedding to attend on the Vineyard. Still trying to decide between driving around to take the RCF over, or leaving it in RI and taking the "Fast Ferry" I wasn't sure on the Borders but the thicker Professional Kit wouldn't have stretched to cover entire floor, thus the different kit for borders. Can't tell ya how many times I had to re-roll over drops of my own sweat doing this!
Floor epoxies are like velcro because they are 100% solids. You could have thinned it slightly to help it roll out without affecting the build.
Personally, Leave the car and take the Fast Ferry. The regular ferry is very congested and not worth the additional drive to Woods Hole out on the Cape. That is the only place to get an auto ferry. You will fight traffic both on and off the Cape and parking on the vineyard is no joke either.
Floor epoxies are like velcro because they are 100% solids. You could have thinned it slightly to help it roll out without affecting the build.
Personally, Leave the car and take the Fast Ferry. The regular ferry is very congested and not worth the additional drive to Woods Hole out on the Cape. That is the only place to get an auto ferry. You will fight traffic both on and off the Cape and parking on the vineyard is no joke either.
Thanks for this info. Unfortunately, the need for a vehicle "on island" is paramount due to several locations (Hotel, Church, Reception, etc) so having the car is probably required.
The last time I was there was years ago and I don't know the situation as far as transportation all over the place. Plus I have a Service Dog-and packing his food & gear equals two people! (lol) Your perspective is valuable and it sounds as if you know what youre talking about- I may ping you via PM if you have further answers. As far as "thinning" out the Epoxy, that option was discussed and it just wouldn't have worked in this case. Another kit would've been needed for sure. Plus, I knew adding the Clear Coat was going to make it much more attractive and add that "extra" layer of protection regardless. As stated- Prep was Key!
I had mine professionally done last time.
I did it myself couple times before and it didn't last long (1-2 yrs). So far, 1 year and it still looks brand new.
Hopefully, an RC-F will park in there in the future.
I'm starting down this path again myself. When we first moved in I redid the garage, and painted it orange, got the 16k lumens of lights up and all new cabinets. I didn't do the floor however. Last weekend I started Jackal's garage 2.0. I spent a good amount of time chasing all the cracks with the angle grinder to prep them for filling. Now I'm waiting a week to be sure everything is 100% dry to apply sealant to the side foundations, and fill the cracks. Eventually the floor will get coated, as well, but all the new paint will be on first and the floor will be the last to get done.
When it's time to redo the garage/floor/painting, I'm going to do porcelain tile and change the paint to a more mature look. It works and has been working for 10 years but I do actually use the garage, and it's just not a show piece.
08-23-18 | 03:08 PM
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