Garage Floor Epoxy Coat - Comprehensive Step-By-Step Guide | Builds by Maz
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- Опубликовано: 12 авг 2023
- If you want to epoxy your garage floor but don't know where to begin, you've come to the right place! I've done hours of research on this, and have put all my findings into this step-by-step instructional video. This covers the entire prep and application process, and you can do it on a budget with easily accessible products. No more need to spend thousands for this great home upgrade!
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By far the best detailed DIY video I have watched thus far, exactly what I was looking for. Excellent Video man and the floor looks absolutely amazing! I was worried about your toes and the acid 😅🤣. I plan on knocking this out when our house is finished being built! Can't wait!
Thank you very much! Glad this was helpful. Luckily my toes made it out unharmed haha
Gracias por tu video tan detallista sobre todo en la preparación del piso, excelente muchas gracias me es de gran ayuda
Is this recommended on fresh concrete? You may want to give it a few months to cure well.
Like cakeman58 said, You may need to wait for newer concrete to age / cure!
READ THE LABELS !!!
ESPECIALLY THE SAFETY WARNINGS.
-EYE Protection
-SKIN / Splash
Protection
-Mixing Epoxy
w/drill
-Etching ACID
- PROPER
Footwear
[I don't think OSHA has approved sandals/flip-flops
yet!]
AGAIN:
READ THE LABEL
Grgjci
Wear boots!!! That grinder almost landed on your foot! Then you poured acid! In flip flops!
Lol. Hvnt watched yet but this made me laugh
Its citric acid so its not harmful.
@@wagonerjared and the grinder???
@@wagonerjared When applied to the skin: Citric acid is possibly safe when used in products also containing glycolic acid and lactic acid in concentrations of 10% or less. But it is possibly unsafe when used inappropriately. Using products inappropriately or in higher concentrations can cause skin burns.
CITRIC ACID - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD You DONUT!
As someone who does this professionally there should never be a question of if you should grind it. You should always grind it. Acid etching is not the same. There are other grinders out there that arent very expensive to rent. I recommend using a grinder that comes with a 2 part vacuum. You will save a lot of time on grinding and clean up.
Acid etching always fails
I literally closed on my house a week ago? do i need to grind my garage? I have not even parked in there yet
@@jaejizzle3569 I would because fixing it is a pain in the ass even for professionals and it never turns out right. Just grind now and your floor will be super strong
How is ur holding up? Update
@@gsxriderk7 I've done over 100 of them. As well as quite a few 1000+ square foot walkways and decks. Not a single one has failed. We grind everything, we never acid etch. We have however fixed quite a few, all of then etched, none of them grinded.
you're brave man. almost no PPE. anyone reading the comments that want to try this, do NOT attempt without proper Personal Protection Equipment.
First thing I noticed as well, luckily he didn't tear his feet up because of his flip-flops 😅
That thing grinds concrete. Did you see how it gets away from you on the first try? Happens to everyone. I wear steel toe shoes to operate it.
@@raywigtonmy guy hates shoes. He doubled up his sandals tho so he’s good.
Those diamond blades would effectively remove all your toes in one slip. Wear PPE
Sissy.
I watch this to fall asleep... works wonders.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I’m a Home Depot tool rental and apprenticing technician!! This was such a great video on how the Floor Maintainer works with the Prep Attachment!
I like your attention to detail. The prep work really makes the final finish look great and last a long time. Good job
Great video! Very detailed explanation of everything involved. I wish I would have seen this 15 years ago when I did half of my basement with an epoxy coat. I learned as I went along.
Dude I think this may be the most informative step by step video ever posted. This is on my list after our pool gets put in and I put up new fence. Always something to do!
Haha heard that! Always staying busy
A very comprehensive detailed instruction. You seem to have anticipated most of the issues that could occur. Well done!
This is a great video and it has really helped me in planning for Epoxying my garage floor. Thanks for sharing.🍻
Rust-Oleum went from an oil base 2-gallon kit to water-based gallon. They also raised the price. I was able to get one of the last oil-based kits. My garage is 35 x 35. Preparation is everything. I pressure wash the floor, had a professional come pressure wash the floor with an attachment that look like buffer. I used concrete prep. I also scrub the floor by hand. Working with Rust-Oleum product is a bit different from paint. It was thicker and didn't spread as well as paint. Overall I was pleased with the outcome. I did another garage floor and it came out even better. The product isn't cheap but I think it's worth the effort.
Epoxy shield is a great product! We used it to rehab a breakroom floor, and we didnt do even half the prep you did! And it turned out great and held up well.
Plan on doing my shop , 30’x48’ , got 4 kits to assure I would have enough. Thanks for the tips 👍🏻
Thank you very much for your video, technics. I’m planning to do my garage this weekend 🎉🎉🎉
Beautiful garage floor!! Love the flip flops with the epoxy spiked shoes 🤣 great explanation and wonderful results!
For sure a lot of prep work but those results are amazing! The floor really looks great! Nice flake throwing technique btw!
you're right......
I've done this several times professionally. Good job muscle dude.
Looks great! For those worried about not finding screws and nails that are dropped, considered getting a magnetic roller. They're pretty cheap. I have one from Harbor Freight. I just roll my garage floor occasional and it grabs anything that is metal.
This is the first time I watched your video and so far I think I'm going to start my little business and see how it goes thank you for sharing the video
Very good video Sir. No BS, just straight to how you did, what research you did prior, and why you chose what you did. All while you show how it was done.
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful
Great Job!. I guess patience and the desire to get it done properly is definitely the key
I was genuinely lost on how to epoxy the foundation, and thought it would run off. I'm glad you added the detail about vertical surfaces and cleared up any confusion.
Next mystery to solve is how to move a water heater and appliances before I can start on this project
Glad I could help - good luck!
Yea i had a similar concern. Mistakenly thought of it like a self leveling pour, instead of a thick paint. Prob frm all those counter n table top videos
Bro you are a "talk geek", I got it by the way you described how you did it, the way some people described things they did or do depends on their tone of voice sometimes, yours was exxxx-celent, thank you..
Much appreciated!
You made really hard work of that grinder. It is effortless when you know how. Find the balance point where the machine remains in the same place then lightly raising and lowering the handle will cause the machine to sweep in a controlled manner from side to side. Easy.
Thank you for the thorough explanation. You are very helpful.
Wow this is amazing. By far the best DIY garage floor coating I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing bud I feel my confidence now
Thanks so much and glad it was helpful
Great job, when you use the concrete grinder, you can wet the concrete to keep the dust to a minimum. I did this in my basement. Also, if you do this in an air conditioned area, block the return or have the AC off. If you don't the dust can make it's way into your AC unit and potentially damage it.
Great tips!
What a great step by step video!!
Thank you very much for all the time spent on this!
Very helpfull!
Thanks for watching!
Your solution to the three bag problem, mixing all the part As together and Part Bs ws a smart play.
Thank you for sharing your experience ❤
I was sure the guy was going to sand his toes off at 3:33. 😂 Good save.
It would've tore all the skin right off of them 😅
One of the best instructional DIY videos I’ve ever watched. Thx & congrats
Thank you!
I was looking for Epoxy process like this after watching the results is amazing I love it good job.
Thank you!
Last summer had my garage epoxy coated. The grinding of cement is the best. Get that clean consistency of virgin concert is best for the epoxy.
Yeah…well, well done and well explained. All of it including how you can totally destroy a shop vac with the dust.
Congrats on the final result!
As you said lots of prep work. Final product looks amazing. I see you brought in some reinforcements near the end. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together and sharing with us.
Thanks so much!
I appreciate the effort, but using a machine with most likely a 3 1/2 hp motor and diamond encrusted wheel with sandals and the saying wear ear protection isn’t smart. That thing jumps as it did in the video and lands on your foot you’re going to the hospital.
The final result is amazing!! Your video is so well made and informative.
Thank you!
Yep, I saw you got it at one point for the grindee. You need to put the handle bar on your stomach. It's the same thing as using a concrete machine to trowel and finish concrete floor.
I am about to do this at a bar roughly 2500 sq ft. I have grinder the floors before with awesome Bosch vacuum and grinder combo. Wish me luck
That'll be a long day for you! Best of luck.
Amazing work! But no on flip-flops….. You detail everything on how it’s done and it came out great !
Thank you!
I don't even have a garage and this is the BEST instructional video I've ever watched on RUclips! Bonus points for using the word "Homogenous" in the video! Seems impossible you don't have over a million subscribers! Wishing you and your family the best!
Thank you so much for your support!
Excellent job! I really appreciate your showing both methods of concrete prep. I'm glad you had some help with the edging. It always helps to have a second set of hands!
Appreciate the time you took to cover all the details here, thank you!
You're very welcome!
Super thorough video. From someone who's done one before and I'm about to do my second one. Watched this for a refresher and pick up some tips. This time, I think I will buy the extra kit and the shoes. I was able to just barely make the square footage with the last floor. But it's not something you want to make a hardware store run for in the middle of the project. My first one is going on 10 years old. Still looks great, but I do see some slight yellowing in spots. Think I will go with the slightly darker gray this time... due to that.
Glad to hear it! Yes definitely better to have extra epoxy so you're not worried about running out. Awesome that your floor has lasted so long, good luck with the new one!
The confetti part looks so fun
This was so helpful. Thank you.
The storage system on the ceiling you have is dope, is it DIY or buy? Great informative video as well.
I built them! But sadly this was before I started filming my projects so I don't have an instructional published
@buildsbymaz i love the storage system 🔥
The Best detailed epoxy video. All the best for your next project.
You did an absolutely amazingly excellent job with your garage and as well with your tutorial. Kudos my man !!!🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much!
Good work 👏
Safety Note - Other than wearing Safety Boots as someone has mentioned, the power lead should ALWAYS go over your shoulder/s , so it does NOT get eaten by the "machine", same for all types of power tools..
Nice job,garage looks awesome!👍
What a great Step-by-Step guide, many thanks!
Very well done job on a step by step tutorial.
Can't believe how detailed this video is! Definitely wearing boots next time 🙌🏼 #DIYgoals
I use a cyclonic dust separator on my shop vac which catches about 95% of everything. All the rest is dealt with by the HEPA bag in the shop vac. Pretty good.
TOTALLY WORTH THE 18 MINUTES!!! GREAT JOB MAKING THIS VIDEO! WATCHING FROM DOWN IN 🇧🇷 BRAZIL!!!
Thanks so much!
Incredible video. Thank you
Excellent video! By far the best I've seen. I did the same thing with excellent results. I did add the clear coat. My two cents:
1. I didn't use the paint chips and NEVER regretted it. Being able to see the dropped screw on the floor is worth it!
2. If you had to stretch your epoxy or have a few areas where the sheen looks uneven, the clear coat makes this look WAY better. Another RUclips video showed this and I was skeptical, but the finished product after the clear dramatically improves the sheen.
3. I had to remove failed paint first. The chemical method worked for me.
4. I had water seep through the wall and ruin a few baseboards inside the house in areas where there was no concrete riser. Consider sealing these areas before power washing.
5. Best. Upgrade. Ever.
Great tips! Thank you for sharing.
I would love to add this to my basement floor
Hello! Your video was the most detailed version I have found as far as the DIY epoxy coating goes! How is the floor holding up so far? I want to do it DIY but heard horrendous stories of it not lasting as long as the one professionally done. Please let me know your input! Awesome vid!
Thanks so much! It's been a year and has held up incredibly well so far. No flaking or anything.
Excellent job on your work done on the garage
I see you were not in the military. I got lots of buffer experience. LOL Great job on the video. One of the best info I have seen. You covered everything. One thing is get knee pads. I'm old and speaking from experience. Thanks
This video is way more informative than the company’s video that made the product!! Thank you for taking the time to make this!!
You are very welcome!
Great job and great video - thanks for sharing! PS - I'm glad you still have your toes!
Thank you! Me too lol
You earned a new subscriber 😊 ! Thanks a lot for the very detailed video.
Glad to hear it and you are welcome!
You should always wet grind with diamabrush buffer attachments. Not only will it eliminate dust, it prolongs the life of the diamond blades. I use these for a living installing gym floors. Put plastic on the walls, mop a section heavy with water, grind it in circles, re-wetting if needed. Keep it wet at all times. Squeegee each section and vacuum up the sludge. Also, instead of cleaning with a brush, use the floor buffer with a black or red scrub pad with degreaser. Much better, and easier too
A couple of things to know:
1. There's no touch-up kit;
2. The manufacturer expects that the coating will be re-applied every five years.
You did a nice job…looks good
Great description.. thanks 🙏🏻
Great job with the video.
Sun will make the finished fade and yellow, especially around the garage door opening, so don't be surprised when it happens.
Even without using the clear top coat? He didn't apply a clear coat to it 🤔 for this reason
Thanks for the detail explanation :)
Very nice explanation
Looks great! Thx! Thorough video
WOW SPIKE SHOES WITH FLIP FLOPS, AMAZING. AND STILL HAS ALL HIS TOES.
You passed on a ton of great tips buddy. I'm surprised the kit didn't come with a top coat after the flaking step.
Thanks a ton buddy!
Kinda defeat the purpose of having geometry protruding to produce friction wouldn't it
@@jcbbb after some more research there is quite a variety of this flooring. I do see some with non-slip granules still have some sort of top coat. Well, always do what is recommended by the manufacturer and it should be alright
For the finish, Instead of an epoxy clear coat, clear liquid rubber floor coating can be much more UV resistant and have the added benefit of being less slippery and softer to walk on specially for bare foot strides.
Great idea - I would never have thought of that. Will definitely keep that in mind for next time.
Dam I wish you made this garage finish with the resin technique with the cool smoky look instead of the flakes
Don’t mind the flip flops, great video!
haha, lol, hihi, he is using that concrete brush in his flip-flops! WOW! Luckily he still got most of his toes.
hi mate, awesome video. question. i have a pebble driveway that i only clear sealed not long ago. when i do the etching and hose it down the driveway will it create streaks , in other words , would it wreck the sealant on the driveway
Awesome job!
Thank you!
18:30 That's also an excellent way to find that tiny screw you lost a minute ago 😅
Mannnnn tis video is thorough and helpful, I have not started mine yet, but its coming, I just closed on my house and my concrete new, so i wanted to get it done right away
I do have a question? Did you build those storage shelves, I would love to see the video on that kind SIr!!, Keep rocking on and great video
Thank you sir! I did built those shelves but sadly I never filmed the process :(
That looks great bro !!
Thanks so much!
Very nice. I was just going to do my new shed in plain grey, but I really like the chips. But when you showed a close up after it dried , it looked like the chips were above the floor and not smooth at all?
Just found your channel and Subscribed. Very nice paint
Nice job , congrats
great explanation and video
Great video and info! Does anyone know what the shelves are made out of the black ones on the ceiling? Thank you
I made them from 2x2s, 2x4s and OSB
Thank you! =EXCELLENT!
Well done!
I like the blue chips too.
Great explanation
This was GREAT!
Thank you!
Amazing job. Imma do it
You got it!
Great job
You earned another new subscriber. Thanks for the great video.
And as for the comments about sandals while grinding... let me just say that, after 7 years in the Marines, where we nicknamed ourselves "aviation cross-buffer operators" (for all the buffers we had to use on our quarters & shop floors), the quirks of using a big buffer no longer concerns me. I did get a kick out of you first using the buffer/grinder, did you stage that for dramatic effect? 🤣
Thanks again.
Haha glad to hear it! And it was a very real first attempt lol