Best Garage Floor Epoxy?
We have recently (almost) completed a garage renovation, taking what used to be a 1-car garage and making it a 2-car garage. Here's a photo taken a couple of nights ago:
Yes, we still have some work to go, including clean-up and painting, but please focus on the concrete floor in that photo. You can see where the old floor (at right) meets the new (at left). Our local painting professionals tell us the best way to marry the two is to use an epoxy. They will "prep" the space by grinding down the old floor, which was stained around 17 years ago. Then they may need to use a filler on the joint left between old and new. Here's a photo of that joint, closer up:
Their recommendation is to use Armorseal 8100 as the epoxy. I'm concerned, though, that the low % of solids in this epoxy might mean it's not as durable, and in particular that we could experience "hot tire pickup". This is a commercial/industrial product, but not necessarily designed specifically for garages. Also, the low % of solids might mean that the epoxy wouldn't fill in that joint as well.
Anyone out there who has used Armorseal 8100 in a garage? Some other epoxy product? All thoughts and suggestions are welcome!
Comments (15)
fnmroberts
5 years ago
Several I know have tried Epoxy and experienced bonding issues - that included both Homeowner and Professionally applied.
i went the route of Racedeck. Been very satisfied.
ryburns26
5 years agoRelated Discussions
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