Hey Tim - love the videos, great job. QQ, I’m trying to decide between a concrete stain & metallic epoxy for my garage. Which would you recommend? Is one more durable than the other?
Thanks! You can topcoat stained concrete with the same epoxy & urethane we use on metallic epoxy… so they should have similar durability. You would just have to grind the concrete before you stain it, which changes the look a little.
Question for you, at 1:27 I noticed the dewalt box. Do you like dewalts dust extractor? I'm shopping around for one. I'm in NC and have done a few floors for folks using acid etch but would like to have a small grinding set up with an angle grinder.
If you put metallic epoxy on an unfinished basement concrete floor, do you recommend framing base plates first or after the epoxy? Will drilling into the epoxy floor crack the floor and spread ?
They do pretty good...as long as you use an epoxy that had UV inhibitors in it. Lighter colors definitely show an amber color more than dark colors though.
@@TimDCVA Thank you. I thought that might be the case. We've only installed a handful of metallics and they were all inside. I always wondered about using a polyaspartic for the metallic coat but figured it would be cost prohibitive and drastically limit how thick it could be applied.
How are you pricing metallic applications in your area? I am in California, and the price of materials went up a lot, and prices are all over the place . Thanks
@@TimDCVA I wanted to see if you have any feed back on Epoxy Plus EP-U4000 urethane top coat? It's one of the few semi-gloss urethane top coats I've found that is supposed to be fairly scratch resistant but not a Satin finish. I've just finished a deep silver metallic floor for my garage and it looks amazing, but I'd like to keep it relatively scratch/scuff free. Love your videos btw! You're one of the few epoxy guys who seem transparent and not just looking to advertise their line of product.
Thanks! I’ve never tried that product before. Let me know how it goes if you use it. I’ve used aluminum oxide in regular urethane before to get a semi-gloss… and anytime you add AI you get a lot of scratch resistance.
What size nap roller do you use for the urithiane ? I been using 10mm and need to cross hatch it to get roller marks out and 2 coats have problems with the stringy bits towards end if I’m not getting it down fast enough
We use 3/8” rollers for urethane. Here is another video about metallic epoxy that shows how we apply the urethane. th-cam.com/video/OXFXGNtJ424/w-d-xo.html
Im not sure I understand the question. The epoxy will cure no matter how thick it is on the floor…but if it’s too thick you might have issues with bubbles. If you meant ‘dry flat’…like a matte finish… no, it’s usually glossy when it cures.
Great video! Thanks for sharing. We're installing this same design soon!
Great video and I especially like the fact you don't subscribe to one coatings company, it makes you more believable!
Definitely interested in any training videos you guys come out with! Nice work gents:)
Thanks!
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Metallic epoxy course you say !? 💥 nice work guys. Loved the video. Very informative 👏🏼👏🏼 can’t wait to see the courses you do.
Thanks Nathan!
Great work!!
Thanks!
Metallic epoxy course!!!
Our metallic course is available at DecorativeConcreteSchool.com
What is the size of the notch squeege?
Nice
Nice work ! What brand urethane you used on top coating ? Is it aliphatic urethane ?
What type of rollers do y’all use for spreading your Metallica epoxy. We used to do a very similar technique.
You gotta roll with a 9 inch roller instead to get less noticeable roller marks.
My basecoat started to fisheye everywhere. What do you suggest to fix it?
We would sand it aggressively and then wipe it with solvent and apply another base coat.
Hey Tim - love the videos, great job. QQ, I’m trying to decide between a concrete stain & metallic epoxy for my garage. Which would you recommend? Is one more durable than the other?
Thanks!
You can topcoat stained concrete with the same epoxy & urethane we use on metallic epoxy… so they should have similar durability. You would just have to grind the concrete before you stain it, which changes the look a little.
Question for you, at 1:27 I noticed the dewalt box. Do you like dewalts dust extractor? I'm shopping around for one. I'm in NC and have done a few floors for folks using acid etch but would like to have a small grinding set up with an angle grinder.
I love the dewalt 4.5” + 12 gallon hepa vac. It’s. A great setup. I actually prefer it to our metabo hand grinder.
If you put metallic epoxy on an unfinished basement concrete floor, do you recommend framing base plates first or after the epoxy? Will drilling into the epoxy floor crack the floor and spread ?
No. It doesn’t matter what order you do it in… but I prefer to go after framing so the carpenters don’t have to worry about damaging the floor.
How do you find the metallic epoxies hold up to the sun in garages?
They do pretty good...as long as you use an epoxy that had UV inhibitors in it. Lighter colors definitely show an amber color more than dark colors though.
@@TimDCVA Thank you. I thought that might be the case. We've only installed a handful of metallics and they were all inside. I always wondered about using a polyaspartic for the metallic coat but figured it would be cost prohibitive and drastically limit how thick it could be applied.
How are you pricing metallic applications in your area? I am in California, and the price of materials went up a lot, and prices are all over the place . Thanks
what's your coverage rate for metallic layer, i'm told to do 40ft per gallon.
50-60 on single color. 40-50 on multi colored.
Do you treat with heat or spray isopropyl alcohol to release bubbles?
No we don’t.
@@TimDCVA I wanted to see if you have any feed back on Epoxy Plus EP-U4000 urethane top coat? It's one of the few semi-gloss urethane top coats I've found that is supposed to be fairly scratch resistant but not a Satin finish. I've just finished a deep silver metallic floor for my garage and it looks amazing, but I'd like to keep it relatively scratch/scuff free. Love your videos btw! You're one of the few epoxy guys who seem transparent and not just looking to advertise their line of product.
Thanks!
I’ve never tried that product before. Let me know how it goes if you use it.
I’ve used aluminum oxide in regular urethane before to get a semi-gloss… and anytime you add AI you get a lot of scratch resistance.
@@TimDCVA Great to know, have any specific Urethane recommendations?
I would stick with the same manufacturer if whatever epoxy you are using.
What size nap roller do you use for the urithiane ? I been using 10mm and need to cross hatch it to get roller marks out and 2 coats have problems with the stringy bits towards end if I’m not getting it down fast enough
We use 3/8” rollers for urethane. Here is another video about metallic epoxy that shows how we apply the urethane. th-cam.com/video/OXFXGNtJ424/w-d-xo.html
@@TimDCVA ahh ok wasn’t sure about goin on urithiane with the spike boots that speeds it up a lot thanks mate I’ll try that next
I'm doing for the first time . I have prepared the floor. What all do I need to buy for 635 Sq ft.
Hey Joe- I have an online course that covers the entire process. You can check it out here: decorativeconcreteschool.com
Where can I get the same products you use? Thanks
Leggardi Epoxy i think
How much u charge a square foot to this
We are usually around $12ft for a 2 car garage.
If there’s any excess/puddled epoxy after spread out will it dry flat before sealed?
Im not sure I understand the question.
The epoxy will cure no matter how thick it is on the floor…but if it’s too thick you might have issues with bubbles.
If you meant ‘dry flat’…like a matte finish… no, it’s usually glossy when it cures.
Why did u decide to do this job without rollers?
We did it because the customer was worried about roller marks.
How do I learn to do this for a living in Cleveland Ohio
I’m working on a course for it.
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How much epoxy do i need please!
60 square feet per gallon.
I think the polyaspartic top coat will leave it glassy for you guys