New concrete shop floor coating recommendations

HandOverFist · 08-17-2015, 12:54 AM

Maybe? http://www.rhinolinings.com/news/pre...or-coating-kit

Bob Mulry · 08-20-2015, 01:26 PM

Hi,

Just putting the finishing touches on a 40 x 60 shop........

After my doors arrive I will also be looking for a floor covering......

I got some input from my concrete contractor on sealers and I am also in information gathering mode.....

It will be a sealer type for sure, but I don't know what kind or brand yet??????

Bob

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.

dfuelman · 03-26-2016, 11:01 PM

For what this is worth, my U-Coat-it floor is two years old and tires will still leave brown stains that do not come up. Not just the tires on my drag car, daughters Sea Doo, and my DD's will leave tire marks as well.

I do like my floor but I am disappointed in some of the durability issues that have come up. Scratches VERY easy, and for some reason the wheels on my shop chairs mark the floor and it's a dog to clean up.

Just my 2 cents.

SGSST109E · 03-27-2016, 07:39 AM

Sherman Williams has some good products. A concrete stain. Its a available in tints or just clear. It is solvent based. I rolled it on, it gets tacky very quickly. Gas, oil etc. doesn't effect it even after days. Tires won't pull it up. Makes cleaning up so much nicer. MY garage is 30' x 30'. New concrete floor just swept it clean before. MAchine floated floor that was very smooth.

Robert Simpson · 03-28-2016, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SGSST109E

Sherman Williams has some good products. A concrete stain. Its a available in tints or just clear. It is solvent based. I rolled it on, it gets tacky very quickly. Gas, oil etc. doesn't effect it even after days. Tires won't pull it up. Makes cleaning up so much nicer. MY garage is 30' x 30'. New concrete floor just swept it clean before. MAchine floated floor that was very smooth.

Does dropping oil or gas stain it at all? Can you get this stuff at the big box stores? Thanks

SGSST109E · 04-02-2016, 10:04 AM

Nothing seems to stain it. I have had oil on it for a few weeks when I spotted it. It just wipped up. You have to go to a Sherman Williams Store.

Brandon Davis · 05-22-2017, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGSST109E

Sherman Williams has some good products. A concrete stain. Its a available in tints or just clear. It is solvent based. I rolled it on, it gets tacky very quickly. Gas, oil etc. doesn't effect it even after days. Tires won't pull it up. Makes cleaning up so much nicer. MY garage is 30' x 30'. New concrete floor just swept it clean before. MAchine floated floor that was very smooth.

I have been doing a lot of research on this topic, I am very interested in this product...Is it the H&C color top solvent based solid color concrete sealer? How does it do resisting chipping, like from jack stands? How long have you had it down now? Did you have to clear over the stain?
Thanks
Brandon

08-17-2015, 12:54 AM	#1
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: New concrete shop floor coating recommendations Maybe? http://www.rhinolinings.com/news/pre...or-coating-kit __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

08-20-2015, 01:26 PM	#2
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: New concrete shop floor coating recommendations Hi, Just putting the finishing touches on a 40 x 60 shop........ After my doors arrive I will also be looking for a floor covering...... I got some input from my concrete contractor on sealers and I am also in information gathering mode..... It will be a sealer type for sure, but I don't know what kind or brand yet?????? Bob __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

03-22-2016, 09:45 AM	#3
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

03-26-2016, 11:01 PM	#4
dfuelman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New concrete shop floor coating recommendations For what this is worth, my U-Coat-it floor is two years old and tires will still leave brown stains that do not come up. Not just the tires on my drag car, daughters Sea Doo, and my DD's will leave tire marks as well. I do like my floor but I am disappointed in some of the durability issues that have come up. Scratches VERY easy, and for some reason the wheels on my shop chairs mark the floor and it's a dog to clean up. Just my 2 cents.

03-27-2016, 07:39 AM	#5
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 351 Likes: 62 Liked 126 Times in 61 Posts	Re: New concrete shop floor coating recommendations Sherman Williams has some good products. A concrete stain. Its a available in tints or just clear. It is solvent based. I rolled it on, it gets tacky very quickly. Gas, oil etc. doesn't effect it even after days. Tires won't pull it up. Makes cleaning up so much nicer. MY garage is 30' x 30'. New concrete floor just swept it clean before. MAchine floated floor that was very smooth.

04-02-2016, 10:04 AM	#7
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 351 Likes: 62 Liked 126 Times in 61 Posts	Re: New concrete shop floor coating recommendations Nothing seems to stain it. I have had oil on it for a few weeks when I spotted it. It just wipped up. You have to go to a Sherman Williams Store.