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My old garage floor was a total mess for years until I tried that epoxy kit
I put up with that stained, cracked concrete for like 8 years, always thinking a proper floor was a pro-only job. Then last spring I saw a friend's garage after he used a two-part epoxy kit from the hardware store, and it looked brand new. I spent a weekend cleaning, etching, and rolling the stuff on, and the difference is crazy. It went from a dingy gray with oil spots to this smooth, shiny surface that wipes clean in seconds. The best part was the cost, the whole project was under $300 for my two-car space. It's held up perfectly through a Chicago winter of salt and wet boots. Has anyone else done this and found a trick for getting the flakes to spread evenly? Mine ended up a little clumpy in one corner.
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holly70925d agoMost Upvoted
Totally get the clump problem, mine looked like a flock of birds exploded in one spot. @the_mia, that bucket trick is genius, wish I'd thought of it. Did you find the type of roller made a difference for getting an even coat before you threw the flakes? I used a basic one from the kit but wonder if a thicker nap would have helped the epoxy stay wetter longer for better flake coverage.
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the_mia25d ago
Did you try mixing the flakes in a big bucket before tossing them? I found that helps a lot. I put half the flakes in a clean paint bucket and gave them a good shake to break up any clumps. Then I tossed them by the handful while the epoxy was still really wet, starting from the back of the garage and walking backwards so I wasn't stepping in it. The corner clumps usually happen if you throw them from one spot.
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