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RoseyRed 08-16-2024 06:34 AM
do not see advantage in the epoxy flooring
 
We have a standard concrete garage floor and do not see the advantage with epoxy or even the painted driveways and sidewalks. Seems like it is more for appearance than need. On the other hand, we do not spend a lot of time in the garage, due to it just being a place for parking cars. I do realize some use them as workshops and extensions of their house.

Seems the occasional power wash is the easiest and cheapest! :)

Rocksnap 08-16-2024 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Remembergoldenrule (Post 2360577)
If those are bubbles, they will peel. This whole epoxy floor thing in The Villages is a rip off. The floors are just more cost, maintenance, and trouble. They are slippery even with additive, hot tires will eventually leave places on floor, spill wrong thing they are ruined, AC water eventually leaves spot, have to seal it every couple years. Just buy Made in USA Gfloor mat. Fraction of the cost, arrives unroll. It and you are done. No slipping, sealing, provide American jobs, no spills worries, roll it up and take with you if you move. Check Manufacturer, Amazon, Walmart, Lowe’s, Home Depot for best sale price G-Floor Polyvinyl Garage Flooring and Outdoor & Marine Flooring
There’s a HUGE difference between a mat floor and epoxy. And there are many reasons why people want epoxy over a mat. Personally, you couldn’t pay me to put down a mat in the garage. It’s all sorts of wrong. I can see how some people may like it. But I just don’t like the drawbacks of a mat. To each their own.

Rocksnap 08-16-2024 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by RoseyRed (Post 2360620)
We have a standard concrete garage floor and do not see the advantage with epoxy or even the painted driveways and sidewalks. Seems like it is more for appearance than need. On the other hand, we do not spend a lot of time in the garage, due to it just being a place for parking cars. I do realize some use them as workshops and extensions of their house.

Seems the occasional power wash is the easiest and cheapest! :)
Looks really nice. Much easier to clean, keep clean. Helps keep dirt out of the house. Kind of like why people wax/ceramic coat their cars.

Bassdeer 08-16-2024 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by RoseyRed (Post 2360620)
We have a standard concrete garage floor and do not see the advantage with epoxy or even the painted driveways and sidewalks. Seems like it is more for appearance than need. On the other hand, we do not spend a lot of time in the garage, due to it just being a place for parking cars. I do realize some use them as workshops and extensions of their house.

Seems the occasional power wash is the easiest and cheapest! :)
It is mostly for appearance, especially when you go to sell. Would like to know what that mat floor cost?

Wondering 08-16-2024 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Mazjaz (Post 2360473)
Should a new epoxied garage floor look this rough?


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Yes! It is to protect you from slipping! The installer should have told you that if you asked him instead of us.

gorillarick 08-16-2024 08:27 AM
I see construction cuts (also called control cuts and expansion cuts) in your beautiful coated floors.

For people that haven't had it done yet, consider putting concrete (hardening type) in the cuts before the floor is covered.
You will not be sweeping dirt and having stuff stuck in the cuts.
(it will not have any affect on the floors ability to move slightly, expand, etc.)

I've even dropped washers into them. Nooooooooooo.

Normal 08-16-2024 08:40 AM
Pea Gravel Death Traps
 
When I was young, there was a guy who did his entire garage and sidewalk in clear coated pea gravel. It was beautiful and the small smooth natural stones were covered with a varnished like look of almost glass. The finished product actually looked like wet gravel. The problem was it was as slick as snot whenever it got wet.

The rough anti skid you have going on, just may save your bacon one day.

LeRoySmith 08-16-2024 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by gorillarick (Post 2360706)
I see construction cuts (also called control cuts and expansion cuts) in your beautiful coated floors.

For people that haven't had it done yet, consider putting concrete (hardening type) in the cuts before the floor is covered.
You will not be sweeping dirt and having stuff stuck in the cuts.
(it will not have any affect on the floors ability to move slightly, expand, etc.)

I've even dropped washers into them. Nooooooooooo.
They make caulk specifically for control joints in concrete, I filled the joints before I epoxied. I also used a heavy coat of sand in the final coat and that made it very grippy even when wet. I went with 1 color, light grey and the end result is pretty nice imo.

kingofbeer 08-16-2024 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by RoseyRed (Post 2360620)
We have a standard concrete garage floor and do not see the advantage with epoxy or even the painted driveways and sidewalks. Seems like it is more for appearance than need. On the other hand, we do not spend a lot of time in the garage, due to it just being a place for parking cars. I do realize some use them as workshops and extensions of their house.

Seems the occasional power wash is the easiest and cheapest! :)
Putting epoxy on concrete is like putting lipstick on a pig. Waste of money IMHO. My neighbor just had a driveway job done, removed it and had them do it again.

Dgodin 08-16-2024 10:13 AM
mine does
 
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Originally Posted by Mazjaz (Post 2360473)
Should a new epoxied garage floor look this rough?


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My floor is pretty rough, similar to the photo. I asked for extra grit, which isn't really grit, but is more flakes. I wanted a non slip surface and am happy with the result.

admiral72 08-16-2024 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by positiveinlife (Post 2360513)
Never have a problem with slipping or standing water with this type of snap in floor.
I like what you did. Can you please give me the details so I can look into doing the same? dmspotts@gmail.com

Hape2Bhr 08-16-2024 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by kingofbeer (Post 2360745)
Putting epoxy on concrete is like putting lipstick on a pig. Waste of money IMHO. My neighbor just had a driveway job done, removed it and had them do it again.
I take Sam Adams over a Bud every day; and a Lincoln Navigator over Ford Escape...personal preference.

Margefrog 08-16-2024 11:23 AM
Mine's like that too. I too thought it would be smooth. Not much I can do.

craarmy 08-16-2024 11:24 AM
Worked epoxy flooring at Oscar Meyers. 1st time we did the pork kill floor inspectors closed it down. Too slippery. Came up with a non skid topping. worked great. Kill floor up and working next day. You can have a smooth epoxy floor that's not slippery. Good enough for the USDA

Margefrog 08-16-2024 11:26 AM
Mine's like that too. I too thought it would be smooth. Not much I can do at this point. My house painter did it. It probably costs more with specialists, (I haven't checked) and would be done properly.


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