we like solvent-based epoxies MUCH better than wtr-based because of performance & NO hot-tire pickup,,, 'slippery' can be addressed by adding 'shark's grip' ( ground plastic in a bottle avail @ sher-wms ) or aluminum oxide,,, bldrs generally buy this work from painters while decorative conc artisans are the aftermarket performers,,, the latter generally have more invested thru training, equipment, product support, experience,,, 1 MAJOR point - epoxies are not a 'final finish' - they need protective coatings on top ( generally urethane ),,, some guys will use polyureas/polyaspartics for a 1day start/finish job but that's too much into the weeds for this thread - so DRI diamond grind for prep, coat w/epoxy containing 'shark's grip', broadcast vinyl flakes to create trompe d-euil effect, seal w/urethane
'chattahoochee' is trowel-applied wtr-based epoxy containing graded aggregates hence color selection,,, probably fine for fl climate as the risk of freeze-that's very minimal
no idea on cost but, as a former contractor, i have an opinion - painters are cheaper but dca's deliver better work, offer more choice, & use compatible materials
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