New concrete shop floor coating recommendations

Eric Voigt · 03-22-2016, 09:45 AM

I am finishing up 30 x 60 shop and did some research on the coatings and went with U Coat it system. I know the OP didn't want epoxy however this is the direction I went. I talked with Armor Coat and their system was really pricey and they had poor follow through.

The key is in the preparation and keeping moisture from weeping up. When we poured the concrete, prior we put down moisture barrier between the ground and the base.

With a "fresh pour" you have a far better shot with success of adhesion. Make sure to wash the concrete with acid twice to get concrete to open up and get a tight bound.

Most "non-epoxy" finishes with not hold up to tires sitting on the finish for long periods as the tires will breakdown the finish and pull up the coating.

Just passing on what I learned.

03-22-2016, 09:45 AM	#4
Eric Voigt Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 95 Likes: 52 Liked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: New concrete shop floor coating recommendations I am finishing up 30 x 60 shop and did some research on the coatings and went with U Coat it system. I know the OP didn't want epoxy however this is the direction I went. I talked with Armor Coat and their system was really pricey and they had poor follow through. The key is in the preparation and keeping moisture from weeping up. When we poured the concrete, prior we put down moisture barrier between the ground and the base. With a "fresh pour" you have a far better shot with success of adhesion. Make sure to wash the concrete with acid twice to get concrete to open up and get a tight bound. Most "non-epoxy" finishes with not hold up to tires sitting on the finish for long periods as the tires will breakdown the finish and pull up the coating. Just passing on what I learned. __________________ Eric Voigt 7425 STK