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This week we installed a vinyl chip epoxy and polyaspartic coating on a garage floor in Lynchburg, VA.
0:00 Overview of the epoxy garage floor
0:38 Grinding the concrete to prep for epoxy
1:04 Mixing epoxy primer
1:37 Applying epoxy primer to the garage floor
1:58 Broadcasting vinyl chips
2:41 Cleaning the chips off of the floor
3:09 Mixing the polyaspartic urethane top coat
3:24 Applying polyaspartic top coat
We started this project by grinding the concrete to remove old concrete sealer and prep the concrete for epoxy.
Once we cleaned the floor up, we applied a coat of 100% solids white epoxy. We used a squeegee to spread the epoxy and then we rolled it until it was evenly coated. Then broadcast 250lbs. of vinyl chips into the wet epoxy.
We came back the next day to clean up all of the excess chips, and then we applied a coat of clear polyaspartic urethane.
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Dang I just bought a kit to do my garage floor. I was excited about it til I watched your video lol. Good job and video.
Yes… but we have other systems that are similar that would probably work a little better.
A sprayed overlay or troweled overlay would be good for a pool deck.
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Some company will do a vinyl chip polyaspartic system for pool decks but I personally don’t think like them for exterior concrete.
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I used the Rust-Oleum brand on my garage floor about 12 years ago. I applied it heavily, bought extra chips, then clear coated it. It still looks as good today as it did when I first finished it. I use Tide detergent and a brush to clean it off and a squeegee to pull the water off. I have spilled gas and oil on it, accidentally hit it with a hammer and nothing seems to hurt it. It always cleans up like the day it was first put down. I recommend it.
John can you please leave in a comment how much you spent on your floor? I have to do this myself on a budget, a social security budget 🙋, so I m putting on the first set of new shingles over the ones that have been on it for the last 28 year's and I want a cleaner fresher floor that is easier to blow out with the leaf blower. Thanks,🐕🐈
About 500 for 2.5 car kits, extra cleaning tools, and cleaners. Also did extra etching. 500 is the high end, plus lots and lots of labor lol
I appreciate the info - we are looking to do this to a huge area behind our house. How tough is this stuff in regards to cracking, weather etc....
Like, if the concreate underneath cracks - will the epoxy too?
@@shep78Gmail espoxy just work for inside and cover area not exposo to elements or even sun...
@@shep78Gmail Jaime’s English is better than my Spanish and he is correct. Epoxy flooring is only for covered applications without direct sunlight or weather.
I really like how you spread out the install over 2-days. When I learned how to install the emphasis was on speed and hustle that burned me out where I lost a bit of want to do the installs. I've taken two years off and been thinking about getting back into installs because I simply enjoy the process of changing floors from 'ehe' to 'wow, you did that?'
I really enjoy the process too. It’s really gratifying to see the finish product.
I wouldn’t enjoy having to rush all the time either doing a one day install. 👎🏻
Definitely agree
Wow, Tim. I am so impressed with you, your company, and this video. I want to coat my patio and would hire you in a heartbeat, but I bet you will agree that Nampa, Idaho is a bit far to commute. Your attention to replying to viewer's questions is quite impressive. It conveys to me that you put that same integrity into your business.
Thank you for providing the quantities of what you apply to the concrete so that in my hunt for a company like yours here in Nampa, I can ask those questions.
And BTW, if you know of a company in Nampa that you would recommend, fire away. Crazy query I know, but it never hurts to ask, right?
Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement.
Sorry I don’t know anyone in Idaho.
Awesome result! Your team really seem to take care of your client.
Great info on pro vs diy products. I had no clue there was such a difference.
Video is top quality too. THANKS!
Thank you!
Thinking about using diy kit for little 10x8 mud room with washer dryer, utility sink, and oil furnace. Years ago, as diy newbies, we painted the sealed concrete with some kind of latex that started chipping up within days of drying. Can’t wait to prep the room🙃
Tim, you’re not given enough credit for how amazing and professional your videos are. I mean wow ! Keep up the great work and I’m certain you will blow up beyond control one day. You rock!
Thanks Tony! I really appreciate the encouragement. I always enjoy your Tiktok videos too. 👍🏻
Definitely amazing editing, music 🎶 and all very chill vibe makes the work look fun. 👍
That’s some great footage of the work. Great information too. Best video I’ve seen on the subject so far. Nice job!
Thanks Seth! I really appreciate the encouragement.
I feel like this is the most honest and accurate commercial I’ve ever seen 😆 I believed every word you said. Maybe I won’t go to oreilly for my garage floor kit :D
Solid job good to see someone talking about the differences
Thanks! 🙌🏼
Really helps with deciding what way to go. A poor job will cost more in the long run. Whereas right the first time - never a bad decision! But money will dictate. 🤕
Best epoxy flooring video I've seen. Thanks for the insight. Props dude!
Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. 🙌🏼
I only just came across your channel. I’ve coated all my own garages and sheds and appreciate you explaining how you do it. Your coating work and video editing are top notch. Cheers from 🇦🇺
Thank you!
Beautiful! Full coverage...Im sold!
I like this so much better then the square tiles that look good but I can see rain ruining them. I'm building a small home and already have the garage and updating it MySelf.
I am sold on hiring a Pro after this video!! Was trying to save money but this is huge difference. Thank You!!
You’re welcome. 👍🏻👍🏻
Last summer had my new 2400 ft2 garage done in columbia. Saw one of you videos and got a contractor to do it. New 6"slab, 6 mil poly vapor barrier underneath, it was 2 days of grinding then two days of application. Wonderful end result. A clean slate ( new slab empty building )and a contractor saves money in the long run compared to the diy kit. Good price, there was no old floor or oil spills to remediate and grind off, that would be more money on top of the materials and time that was scrapped out. Shout out to steel floors of columbia sc
That’s great. Glad it worked out. 👍🏻👍🏻
great video. I thought this job was bigger than I'd want to tackle, and you confirmed it! thanks so much, will be checking with the pros! :)
Always a great job Tim!
Thanks Ernie!
First house I did Rust-Oleum, my prep was ok and it lifted in a year where tires were. Second house I had custom built and personally installed 3 layer ArmorPoxy on 16 month old concrete. Did a diamond grind before and probably 5 cleanings. Machine was $100 and materials $450. I choose light grey with no chips because I work on small parts and projects and if you drop something on chips it can be hard to find. 7 years later and it's still virtually like new. Pretty chemical resistant but interestingly enough it doesn't like rubbing alcohol, makes the top coat hazy.
Did you use the Rust-Oleum brand the second time ?
Hey guys, very good video. I have extensive experience with Rustoleum Epoxy and I’m currently in the middle of preparing my floor for a “professional” quality of epoxy which I will apply.
With each of these options, we are talking about apples and oranges. They both work great for different situations.
For basement floors, the Rustoleum epoxy is fantastic. I used several of these kits for my basement 15 years ago and of all my many DIY projects I have completed, this was my favorite.
For basement applications, the Rustoleum kit with acid etching prep works perfectly fine. I know this as I raised 3 kids on a Rustoleum floor for the past 15 years and the basement still looks great and is still super easy to clean. Epoxy is awesome.
For older garages, the prep is totally different as there are typically drops of paint, oil spots, tire wear, stains, blemishes and concrete spauling.
This means preparing a garage floor requires much more work. For good adhesion, one needs exposed aggregate. If your garage floor is a mess (like mine), my suggestion (after just finishing the backbreaking prep work) is to hire it out...unless you have balls of steel.
For a garage application, I think it makes sense to spend a little more on better epoxy especially for those of us in colder climates with slush and road salt.
However, for garages, I think the biggest difference is not the epoxy kit but the quality of the preparation. What I have discovered is that one’s success has more to do with the quality of the equipment you rent.
For example, with a shot blaster, one needs a professional quality vacuum with a hepa filter and you must have the patience of Job. Don’t even consider using a shop vac as it just doesn’t work and if you don’t have patience and stamina, don’t even try this project.
Likewise, using a floor grinder, one will likely need a grinder with an aggressive diamond blade and a special vacuum with a hepa filter. A grinder with a polishing or finishing blade won’t do. Expect that your rental person will have no clue about any of this. YMMV!
Again, if you are clever, resourceful, hard working and have balls of steel, you can get through this. For everyone else, hire it done. Hope this helps at least one person.
That is awesome finished floor. Learned a ton from your explanation. Will now be getting my garages professionally done.
Thanks! Glad I could help
So satisfying!
Wow, very nice! Question: at 1:38 it looks like there were some random running cracks in the slab that you had to prep. I have the exact same problem (if what I'm seeing is what I think it is). Can you explain how to prep/seal such cracks, and how you avoid getting that white efflorescence at the sides of the cracks? My floor is 20x25, and the installers didn't make any "sidewalk" style cuts, so when the floor contracted, it split randomly and really p*ssed me off (I didn't know any better at the time to ask about it). Thanks!
beautiful work!!
Awesome production quality and content! We have an unfinished 2-car garage Iooking to get this treatment - does the grinding, product application, flakes, etc. make any mess on the walls? Debating whether I should prime+paint the entire garage first or do it after the flooring is done.
Great Video. Gonna watch the other link as well. Appreciate it.
Thanks!
I live in the Midwest and I’m wondering if this can be done throughout the seasons as the weather gets colder and whatnot. Awesome videos man, seriously so good.
Thanks! Yes we work through the winter.
Awesome Job fellas!
Thanks for this video! Do you have to grind garage floors that are brand new with no stains for prep work?
Very professional!
Very cool videos.
What brand epoxy do you guys like to use?
I’ve gotta do an unsealed floor with multiple oil stains.
What should I do to prep?
Thanks in advance 🙏🌲
👏 is awesome I’m a painter and I’m start doing some garage floors I want to learn more you guys are awesome
Thanks!
I have an online epoxy/polyaspartic course if you want in depth training from us. 👍🏻
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Love this! Thanks for sharing all this valuable info. Question: is it typically better/recommended to get an epoxy coating versus porcelain tiles? Or are they roughly the same in longevity and protection, and it's up to the homeowner's opinion?
Thanks!
I think it’s just a matter of personal preference. I would think it would be hard to keep grout lines clean in a garage though.
@@TimDCVA Thanks for the speedy response!! That makes sense. I suspect there would also be complications with installing porcelain tiles since our garage isn't level and has a slight angle to direct and drain out any water/liquids out of the garage.
Porcelain if done right will last longer. But make sure your floor is flat if you want to go that route. Use epoxy grout, 1/4 grout lines or as narrow as possible. 1/8 is best but requires gaged tiles. Make sure they are flat and square, which requires they're trimmed.
Presuming you have a budget here. If you're doing it yourself epoxy. Groute color has to be the color of soil in your area. 1/8 lines dont show up so they don't have to be clean. Install a hot and cold facet in the garage or anything else you want that may require floor work.
I love the detail you added going top to bottom in one stroke. Not many do this, and when I was an installer I’d always do the top to bottom so that streaks are minimized.
I’ve seen so many people doing short 6 foot side to side and then not doing the top to bottom and it just looks like poor quality
Thanks! I agree that it needs to be rolled a lot. 👍🏻
Beautiful done thank you for sharing
Thank you!
I do these in my town, great job guy’s 👍🏽
Thanks.🙌🏼
Very nicely done !!
Thanks!
Thanks for the tutorial and for all tips man ...
👍🏻 happy to help.
Video is great I’m going to my first in the coming weeks. Some more tips would be great
I have an online course that teaches everything you need to know.
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My grinder comes with a 45lbs weight to put on the top, also holds 7 1/2 gallons of water to add weight that way. Or you could use both. So it can add like 105lbs of head weight if needed and already weighs about 450lbs alone. It’s a beast for what it is. Of course there are bigger or better ones out there but its a Quallity grinder!!!
Awesome. I really like the color. Not certain where you work out of, but I’m in Myrtle Beach and would love to get my garage done.
He’s in Virginia
Hi. I’m in central VA. We travel for some larger projects... so it just depends on the size of the garage.
I work for a contractor in TN doing this work. We do garages pool decks and basements everyday all week all year long!
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Where at in Tennessee do you do this work? Looking to get a quote for my garage.
Hi, great video, your work looks really good. I need some advice on how to improve/prep my garage floor for epoxy since it is not perfectly leveled.
Thanks! Feel free to email me a few photos and I can try to help. 👍🏻
The DIY kits are a hit-or-miss success from my experience. I installed a Rustoleum water-based epoxy on my new construction previous house i owned. Used the concrete etch cleaner, applied with chips with NO top coat and somehow it lasted for over 10 years without any problems and no hot tire pick-up. Helped install two additional epoxy garage floor coatings the same exact way and immediately had hot tire pick-up and peeling issues. The professional installs use a much better (and more costly) coating that will be a lot thicker than standard DIY kits, plus they also grind the floor with heavy equipment that most people aren't doing so it's going to "grab" the concrete even better. Acid etching doesn't compare to grinding in any way. As with most services out there, you get what you pay for.
Thanks for the insight. We grind up the DIY epoxy all the time and they usually are peeling and dirty…but every once in a while they still look decent.
I think you’re right… it’s just a combination of the acid not making the concrete rough enough and the material just being too thin to hold up under tires.
Thanks for sharing.
For an old garage floor that has accumulated stains I would definitely grind it even as a DIY. A new garage floor if the surface is still good I would opt to try just etching. Thanks for all the insights on the different thickness of coatings.
You’re welcome. 👍🏻👍🏻
I just started binge watching some of your videos and am learning a lot. I would love to do this, but it just isn't in my budget right now. Would it be possible to use a DIY epoxy kit and seal it with a polyurea top coat? I have a 1 car garage that doesn't get hit with a lot of sunlight. Also, should I paint the garage walls first and then do the floors, or does it even matter? Please advise.
Those chips 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Great video. What tips would you give to insure there are no roller lines in the final top coat?
Thanks!
Hurry.
Also, the last pass on the roller needs to go from one wall to the other without stopping.
Hi. I have just painted my garage floor. I want to make it tough. What do I use to ensure that the paint is not chipped over time. Thank you
Any recommendations of how to clean the water/moisture from my car after the sealing is completed? When my car comes in from the rain, the water is there forever. Thanks again for such a great high quality tutorial and video. And thanks in advance for your help with the excess water.
You’re welcome!
I always tell my customers to get a wide window squeegee to move the water out. Foam squeegees work well too.
wish you all were near Montana, this is a great marketing tool.
Great video I live in Chesapeake Virginia area can you recommend a installer
Looking in from Ireland 🇮🇪. Class job
Thanks! 🙌🏼
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Great video ...on point. As a decorative concrete installer myself I appreciate the topic.
Thanks Mike! I appreciate the encouragement.
You have the BEST videos and I learn so much!
Thank you! 🙏🏻 😊
I had friends that just had a pro installed floor and the used Black, Blue and Grey chips.... I love the Red based floor and will be wanting this when it is time to do my "Forever" shop floor.
The midnight blue/orbit whatever its called haha. Thats my personal favorite. 👍🏼
Guess you just put an end to doing it via Home Depot method. Never have been good with doing anything half assed. Thanks for the video showing the right way
Haha. Thanks for watching. 👍🏻👍🏻
Welcome to my home Tim😍
Do you have a link to the epoxy primer, chips, and polyaspartic coat that you used in this video?
This is nice!!!! I’ll do it mysel to save tons of money
Looks amazing
Thanks!
the best technic I seen on youtube
Thank you! 🙏🏻
What’s the best way to do the garage door break line?
Great work brother plz keep it up.... and do something for us.... for those who want progress in this paint field ......
Thanks!
After completion, what is the dry time and when can cars park inside? Thx. By the way, luv the detail and care you put into these projects.
Thanks! usually 24 hours during the summer.
Great video!
Thanks!
Great video! About what is the cost of material for this and where can the average DIYer find them?
Your videos are so good
Great Job!
Thanks!
I've been watching flooring videos for a few hours now and I keep thinking something like this would be awesome for a kitchen or bathroom but I'm not encountering any videos covering those scenarios. How would I prepare a normal residential floor for doing something like this?
We’ve only done this a few times. We add a layer of plywood and screwed it every 6”. Patch holes and joints. Then apply a layer of flexible epoxy. Let that cure and proceed with the normal system….
You can see it in the second half of this video… but I didn’t explain the part about prepping it to go over wood.
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Your video is amazing. Is clear topcoat necessary? I live in Florida. I see some reviews it turns yellow later on..
Thanks!
Yes the clear top coat is necessary. The chips need the top coat or they will stay dirty and get worn out.
Clear epoxy does turn yellow… which is why we use clear polyaspartic for the top coat.
Is there a brand of epoxy and top coat of materials that you can recommend ?
What do you do if you have concrete expansion cracks that’s the builders put in to help the concrete expand and contract in temperature changes? Can you fill them?
If they aren’t very wide, we don’t do anything with them. If they are too wide, then we caulk them with a colored caulk.
I just had my garage floor done by a professional but I really like the way your floors look. Can I add a polyaspartic top coat to my floor? My floor is 2 days old.
It’s hard to say without know what type of coating was used… but you probably can. You would need to sand the floor before you do it because you are outside of the recoat window for any epoxy or poly.
Does this product absorb any moisture after it is complete? Were thinking about putting it in a dog room, but concerned about urine staining it or absorbing the smells.
You guys did a great job. Thanks for explaining what the difference between product from Lowe’s and you guys. Are you guys in Florida? I want to do my 380 sqft garage floor. Wonder how much for estimate done by professional like you guys? I don’t want handyman doing the product from Lowe’s. Thanks.
Thanks! We are in VA. Most companies charge between $5-$7 per square foot.
Tim,
Have you installed race deck flooring or similar types of floors that click in with a hammer? Is epoxy a better option over those?
No, I don’t have any experience with those types of floors. Sorry.
Can you do a inlaid graphic with the flakes. i.e. if I wanted a mostly grey chips but had an outline of the Clemson Tigers logo in orange and purple chips?
Yes… but you would need to pour each color separately and let it cure before applying the next color.
@timdcva do you use a normal squeegee or a magic trowel?
What maintenance over time is required to keep the fresh and polished look? How often must it be maintained?
The key to keeping these looking nice for a long time is to keep dirt/grit off of it as you are driving on it. It can act like sand paper and slowly dull the finish.
I always tell my customers to get an electric leaf blower and blow it out pretty often.
It also helps to wash it if the blower isn’t getting it clean & squeegee the water into the drain or out the door.
Other than that, you shouldn’t have to do much.
I'm in Florida with lots of sun. Wanting to do this on my driveway and front patio which will take up lots of sun... Do I need to put a coating on top of the chips? I'm afraid it might yellow in time... What do you think?
Polyaspartic top coats don’t really turn yellow.
There are better options for exterior concrete though. Look into a concrete overlay.
Some suppliers/vendors are using a black primer, followed by epoxy, then chips, then the polyaspartic urethane top coat. I noticed that you skipped a step. You mentioned "primer epoxy" and broadcast the chips directly on this layer. Is this as effective? I'm all about saving time. Additionally, I didn't see you wash or wet the floor, did you simply vacuum? Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Jake.
You are correct. We do a 2 coat system. A lot of the one day systems... or the water based diy systems require a primer because the first coat dries too fast to get chips into it.
Our high solids primer stays wet on the surface long enough for us to broadcast chips so we don’t need the additional coat.
We never wash the floor. We always vacuum it, dry mop it to agitate the dust and then vacuum it again.
what products are you using and were you did you get them
How do you prep a freshly concrete pad or do you have a link to a video?
We always grind. You also need to wait for moisture to evaporate out. People always say 28 days but it’s probably longer than that.
What is the proper maintenance for this floor? I have a floor that was installed by the previous owner of my house maybe 10 years ago. Is regular maintenance required? Thanks.
Usually you just need to clean it periodically with a neutral ph cleaner.
I also tell my customers to keep an electric blower in the garage and just blow the dirt out pretty often. Dirt under tires acts like sandpaper… so blowing the floor really helps to keep it looking nice for a long time.
Great Video! Can this be done over stamped concrete?
Yes but it would take a lot of extra prep to remove the stamped concrete sealer & smooth out the pattern.
If I add floor leveler in corners to get better draining, any prep for the leveling compound?
We run the grinder before we apply any patching. We also grind over any patches before we coat them.
Very well done. I have made a career out of replacing “big box” epoxy floors myself. Great prep, ALWAYS grind, NEVER acid etch. We now sell our 100% solids epoxy garage kits online. Contractors discounts available. Keep up the great work.
Thanks! We replace a lot of those floors too. 🤦🏻♂️
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I am in the process of building a new garage and would like to have a floor finish like the video. what is the best concrete surface to pour ? Also where can I get the products ?
Just pour it like a typical trowel finished concrete pad. Don’t seal it with anything though.
Hey Tim, great video! My question is what would be the coldest air temperature/concrete temp you could do this in a garage setting?
Thanks! We try to avoid installing these systems if the concrete is below 50. There are ways to get it done below that temperature but it’s just not that cold here in VA that often so we usually don’t have cold weather material in stock.
@@TimDCVA Is it possible you heat up the garage ( heaters) to allow the cement temperature to also warm? It’s in a basement storeroom in Montana! Can’t get a straight answer from anyone. Does a thermal temperature gun ring true on the cement temperature? The room seems to stay at about 50 in the room. Thanks for any info you can share.
Yes we heat rooms all the time to get the temperature where we need it to be. You usually have to use electric heat though because oil & gas soot can mess up our coatings. So it may not work depending on how cold it is there.
Can you say what brand of high solids epoxy you use?
Do you have a tutorial on your palette wall? Everyone is fighting me on doing one. Thank you
Sorry I don’t have a tutorial on that. Fwiw our walls aren’t pallet walls. We used rough cut lumber that a mobile saw mill cut out of some trees on our property.
I have question, can we use epoxy on pavers patio also with transparent paint for glossy finish and waterproofing for pavers
Epoxy doesn’t hold up very well outside because of UV light.
Sorry, though what exactly rhe materials that we can use to make this one?
Thinking to do this @ my room
Thank you,
I share which brands of materials we like to use in my course.
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Nice job 👍
Thanks!
Beautiful 😍
what are the materials needed for mostly the color red which been thrown in the floor
We ordered this custom blend from Torginol.
Hello I recently want to start getting into doing Epoxy floor in my garage, I was wondering what brand products do you or where do you purchase them? Thank you!
Hey. We cover specific brands of materials in our course.
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How much wld it cost to do that size garage on this do
I have a current epoxy coated floor but they didn't put any chips or other rough "sand" material in the finish, making it super slippery when wet. Is it possible to just put a new clear coat over the current floor and add the rough material in to make it safer?
I'll answer for the expert, although I'm not one. I'm doing my 2nd house now, and in my first house I had them add a 2nd layer because I wanted it more shiny and I didn't care about the slippey nature when wet. So as long as the chemicals bind, I would think this is possible. I would ask your contractor...you are the customer, and if they don't like you asking for more changes then that is tough for them.
Yes you can as long as you sand the floor to prep it for the next coat.
Fantastic. Can you buy the materials you use as a homeowner?