I came across your video a couple of years ago. I live remotely in the west Texas desert and so ordered it through Amazon. It arrived and I stored it for a year until the temps at night were above 60 F at night to allow it the suggested 24 hours cure time above that temp. It worked as you demonstrated and it looks great! I even used the supplied confetti to the surface even though I plan on covering it much later with a flooring I choose. This is the best step by step explanation I have seen in my constant search for treating the container floor. Thanks guys!
Nice work, thanks! Like your music too. You know there is a water based epoxy too that is available for about $120 for 5 gallons. Easier to work with, clean up, and smell. I have used it on concrete driveways with pretty good results. It wears off after about 5 years of outdoor use
Have you guys looked into sealing and insulating underneath? I would guess you'd probably have to tip it onto its side to do it but but it seems like it would be best to give it longer life and keep it safe from water damage and rust. Im thinking about trying a multiple box, multi story unit but there is definitely a lot more work than at first glance.
I’ve been doing some research for a while and just ran across this video. I previously considered the garage epoxy kit as well then began leaning towards a clear epoxy (by Low V I think was the brand) instead. My main concern isn’t the appearance but more so to protect against the floors from off-gassing. Being that no one really knows what chemicals have been spilled onto or soaked into the floors of these containers, over the last 20 years, it’s a major health concern for me especially when considering making my containers into a gym or game room where people will be inhaling unknown chemical gasses. After using the garage kit epoxy, did you notice any off-gassing smells from the container’s original floor? Thanks in advance.
Hey! Thanks for watching. Unknown chemical exposure is definitely one of the reasons we seal the floor. We also do not accept any containers with the hazardous waste symbol on them. We have yet to receive a container with an off putting smell. Luckily, we have access to lightly used containers. Our best advice for you would be to consider purchasing a one way container. Containers of this type were used for one single trip. Make sure you do not receive a one way with a hazardous chemical warning and you should be just fine. FYI these containers are more expensive.
What if the wood floor panels are old, possibly slightly damp, or cracking? Should those boards be replaced before epoxy or can epoxy be put right on top once the wood is no longer damp?
While container homes are an instance where materials can be repurposed they are definitely not a cheap build. There are quite a few steps a builder needs to take to insure life of the unit. We agree that sealing the floor is one of those steps. Best of luck to you on your build.
@@FarOutTinyHomes I will be sealing the floors because to me its necessary. I will buy a little at a time now so when I'm ready to get it done I'll have what I need to seal all the floors.
I came across your video a couple of years ago. I live remotely in the west Texas desert and so ordered it through Amazon. It arrived and I stored it for a year until the temps at night were above 60 F at night to allow it the suggested 24 hours cure time above that temp. It worked as you demonstrated and it looks great! I even used the supplied confetti to the surface even though I plan on covering it much later with a flooring I choose. This is the best step by step explanation I have seen in my constant search for treating the container floor. Thanks guys!
Nice work, thanks! Like your music too. You know there is a water based epoxy too that is available for about $120 for 5 gallons. Easier to work with, clean up, and smell. I have used it on concrete driveways with pretty good results. It wears off after about 5 years of outdoor use
Thanks for the video, does the container need to be completely level before applying?
Have you guys looked into sealing and insulating underneath? I would guess you'd probably have to tip it onto its side to do it but but it seems like it would be best to give it longer life and keep it safe from water damage and rust. Im thinking about trying a multiple box, multi story unit but there is definitely a lot more work than at first glance.
Absolutely!
I’ve been doing some research for a while and just ran across this video. I previously considered the garage epoxy kit as well then began leaning towards a clear epoxy (by Low V I think was the brand) instead. My main concern isn’t the appearance but more so to protect against the floors from off-gassing. Being that no one really knows what chemicals have been spilled onto or soaked into the floors of these containers, over the last 20 years, it’s a major health concern for me especially when considering making my containers into a gym or game room where people will be inhaling unknown chemical gasses.
After using the garage kit epoxy, did you notice any off-gassing smells from the container’s original floor? Thanks in advance.
Hey! Thanks for watching. Unknown chemical exposure is definitely one of the reasons we seal the floor. We also do not accept any containers with the hazardous waste symbol on them. We have yet to receive a container with an off putting smell. Luckily, we have access to lightly used containers.
Our best advice for you would be to consider purchasing a one way container. Containers of this type were used for one single trip. Make sure you do not receive a one way with a hazardous chemical warning and you should be just fine. FYI these containers are more expensive.
You install vinyl flooring directly over the epoxy? No installation board or plywood boards?
We epoxy our subfloor for extra protection then install the flooring
Does this prevent smells from old pesticides in the flooring?
What if the wood floor panels are old, possibly slightly damp, or cracking? Should those boards be replaced before epoxy or can epoxy be put right on top once the wood is no longer damp?
The container is used for storing bins of costumes and the occasional hanging up of costumes along a closet rod.
That is a tough call. Water damage can be really tricky. I personally would rip them up.
@@FarOutTinyHomes That’s what I was leaning towards doing too! Thanks so much!
I was looking at the spec and it only mentioned concrete as a surface?
would sealing the wood with epoxy eliminate the danger of chemicals that are usually used on the floors when they are used in shipping?
Yes! The epoxy most certainly seals the wood.
I am fixing to build a 4 container home and for me to use the epoxy would cost me a lot of money.
While container homes are an instance where materials can be repurposed they are definitely not a cheap build. There are quite a few steps a builder needs to take to insure life of the unit.
We agree that sealing the floor is one of those steps. Best of luck to you on your build.
@@FarOutTinyHomes I will be sealing the floors because to me its necessary. I will buy a little at a time now so when I'm ready to get it done I'll have what I need to seal all the floors.
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