Tropicofcancer, Like an epoxy it is a two part product but that is the only thing similar between the two types of products. Epoxy is a rigid product and if the cement moves or cracks the epoxy will fail. Over time the epoxy will probably fail. The CIM is a rubber product that will flex with movement and can stretch. Properly installed will last about 60 years. It has to be mixed with an electric drill mixer for 3 minutes. After mixed it is to sit for two minutes before using. Once mixed it has a working life of 20 minutes. The whole time it is getting thicker. I use the trowel grade. One person can easily do one gallon in the 20 minutes. When I use 5 gallons it requires at least 3 people and the product is getting pretty thick by the time that 5 gallons is gone. They say if I remember correctly that one gallon will cover about 25 square feet but I usually get about 15 sq ft. which means I put it on thick then the 60 mils that they say should be used. Fresh concrete has to set for thirty days before coating. It also has to be primed with their primer. That is brushed on and covers about 450 sq ft per gallon. CIM will adhere to a lot of different surfaces including non porous surfaces like rubber liner, brick, concrete and some plastics. When first installed it will be glossy and after six months will turn dull even under water. I have used it 6 ft under water with no problem. I buy it from a local company called Sealant Engineering. Mike

I am planning to remove the paint from my kitchen cabinets and wondered what products have been used successfully? Home Depot has plenty of products that sound good, but which one's work? And masonry - I would dearly love to get the paint off my interior brick wall over the fireplace. I just don't know what will work best. I would really appreciate some suggestions.

Okay, think I have a plan, but still not sure of finish, help please? Will vacuum wall and floor, wash with bleach solution, one coat of Zinsser 1-2-3 water based, then use a tinted Valspar interior as top coat. I'm hoping I'll just need one coat of each. Want to do off-white or light taupe. My biggest concern is since I will be painting the floor, which finish would hold up best. Basement doesn't get tons of traffic but would like some durability. Thanks for all replies or something I've missed.

Okay, think I have a plan, but still not sure of finish, help please? Will vacuum wall and floor, wash with bleach solution, one coat of Zinsser 1-2-3 water based, then use a tinted Valspar interior as top coat. I'm hoping I'll just need one coat of each. Want to do off-white or light taupe. My biggest concern is since I will be painting the floor, which finish would hold up best. Basement doesn't get tons of traffic but would like some durability. Thanks for all replies or something I've missed.