Quickrete epoxy floor

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SubyDude

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Hi all,



Has anyone used the Quickrete epoxy? You can get it at HD or lowes just as well as the rustoleum for about the same cost. It actually looks to be a better product than the rustoleum. If anyone has experience with it please let me know what you think about it. Also Behr has a garage floor epoxy product. Any opinions on that one are welcome too.



I am building a new house and plan to put one of these products down before we even move in. Does anyone see any problems in doing that? Can I skip the etching step since it is a brand new floor?



Thanks in advance.
 
I haven't heard much about that kit, if anything - I too am moving into a house with a brand new garage and I am not planning on skipping the etching step when/if I put epoxy down on the floors.



I have also heard that you should wait 4 mos (120 days) or so before putting down the epoxy, to allow the concrete to cure 100% - but I spoke to the builder today and he said that would not be necessary... :nixweiss



Alex
 
I applied it to my garage last spring..Since then it has seen a lot of abuse during winter and didnt hold up too well. I need to re-apply this spring.
 
I have some friends that did it right when they moved in. so far no problems. The slab will have been down for about 3 months by the time we move in. Is that not long enough?



Thanks for the link quik. I'll check it out.
 
I picked up some brochures at HD last night. It appears that Quickrete was the only one requiring a 2nd coat. That pretty much eliminated that product for me. I really want to do my garage sometime, but I don't want the cars to set outside for 7 days :(
 
I would follow the manufacturers directions with respect to the wait times for new concrete. Just a feeling vs. a contractor who says "Yeah, you should be fine". And definitely DO NOT skip the etching step - it is essential to getting the proper adhesion.
 
I used two kits to do my garage. One side came out alot lighter and started to peal. I called quickcrete and they refunded my money but since them both sides have started to peal up.
 
Pretty much all the DIY floor products are junk. They wont last and hot tires will always peel them up.



Once the garage floor has been in use for a few years its almost impossible to get the DIY stuff to bond correctly.
 
well it seems like a lot of guys here have had great success with DIY products. No hot tire lift or anything.



I am wondering about my garage tho. It is a slick surface concrete. Will epoxy flooring hold to this? It doesn't have much texture so I am leary about an epoxy floor taking hold.
 
SubyDude said:
well it seems like a lot of guys here have had great success with DIY products. No hot tire lift or anything.



I am wondering about my garage tho. It is a slick surface concrete. Will epoxy flooring hold to this? It doesn't have much texture so I am leary about an epoxy floor taking hold.
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It will take hold if you etch the concrete. If the concrete isn't etched, the coating will just float on top and will not bond to the concrete and will peel up. You should get many years of use out of it if done correctly.
 
jshillin said:
If the concrete isn't etched, the coating will just float on top and will not bond to the concrete and will peel up. You should get many years of use out of it if done correctly.
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I respectfully disagree. Concrete coatings sold OTC (Lowe's, HD, etc...) are ok for basement floors (assuming they are dry), but just don't hold up to the wear and tear of a garage --hot tires, chemical spills, snow-slush, rain, etc.



I've tried a few OTC products and followed the instructions, and they simply didn't hold up. Hot tires and/or moisture will lift, flake, peel the paint, and after a few seasons, the floor would look like SH**.



I invested in a U-Coat-It (look on line). It's expensive, but IMHO it's worth every penny. I've had zero lifting, flaking, peeling, etc.. It has held up well against snow, slush, rain, standing water, hot tires, you name it. It's a great product, and so far has been maintenance free.
 
mgm121499... I would disagree with you... I wish I had been able to afford U-Coat-it when I did mine. I used the Quickcrete from Lowes , cleaned the floor 3 times, once with a power washer, 2 times with heavy duty cleaner, used the citric acid that came with the kit to etch the floor. Let it dry a week before driving on.



I have a 4000lb+ GMC Envoy and a 5000lb Nissan Titan. 100 plus degree Oklahoma summers and winter salt.... The floor looks like the day I painted it! NO pealing, no lifting!

Floor was 18 years old when I did it 2 years ago.



Just like detailing.... I think it's all in the prep! For a low cost solution it has worked well for me.
 
I put down the Home Depot rustoleum 5 years ago. Not one sign of peeling or chips. 2 cars parked in the garage every night. PREP! PREP! Used muratic acid on the entire floor.

The only problem is I used the tan color and added sand to reduce slipping. Its difficult to keep clean because of the Connecticut sand and salt stains the floor. So every spring I pressure wash it to clean and it looks good as new.
 
yeah i don't buy into the guys saying that the OTC DIY products won't work. I have seen too many people have great success with them. which is why i am going with one. I think i am going to use the rustoleum brand. the floor is brand new. it will be cleaned with a pressure washer by he home builder and then i will come behind and clean it better and with the acid. just hope the slick surface takes the epoxy.
 
Sorry I said I used Quickcrete... I used the Rustoleum from Lowes! To be specific on the cleaning.....I first scrubbed any spots with full strength Simple Green, powerwashed with 2200psi washer, sealed some small cracks with Quickcrete Filler. Then scrubbed the floor 3 times with Simple Green and a broom. Rinsed after each wash. Then used the acid in the kit, rinsed 3 times before I put the paint down.

It took me 2 days to clean the floor and I think that is part of the reason it is doing so well.



I use a damp mop on it maybe once a month just to keep it looking good..... Neighbors really think I'm nuts when they see me mopping my garage!!! :nana:
 
Yep, it's all about the prep and following the directions. I work a full time job and a part time job, my part time job just happens to be in the paint department at Lowe's. We sell a lot of the Rustoleum garage floor epoxy and the only time we've received complaints is when the customer didn't clean the floor well or didn't follow the directions. Every other customer praises it!
 
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