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v8 charged wrote:

hey northbase what is the best floor coverage to buy. paint expoxy ect.. any ideas

I've got epoxy floor paint in my shop. It's marginal, at best.
Additional coats may make it better but I think it's a waste of time and effort to keep recoating it.
The only coating I've seen that works and lasts is a true solvent based 2 part epoxy, multi coat system. This system consists of a base/primer coat, a colour/texture coat and then 2 coats of clear. The stuff is super tough, not suitable for the DIY crowd (breathing apparatus is a must) and looks AWESOME. Typical application takes about 5-7 days and then should be left for a few days to fully cure.
I only know of one outfit that I'd get to do it. He's based out of bracebridge. If you want his name and number let me know and I'll dig it up for ya.

Author:	dubber [ November 2nd, 2013, 10:41 pm ]
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Very nice! I have to ask - what are you planning to power with your splitter and big breaker?

Author:	idvette [ November 3rd, 2013, 10:12 am ]
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dubber wrote: Very nice! I have to ask - what are you planning to power with your splitter and big breaker? That same question was brought up on the thanksgiving run lol.... The power from the street is going to be changed so that it runs to the garage first, then to the house.

Author:	v8 charged [ November 3rd, 2013, 10:16 am ]
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idvette wrote: dubber wrote: Very nice! I have to ask - what are you planning to power with your splitter and big breaker? That same question was brought up on the thanksgiving run lol.... The power from the street is going to be changed so that it runs to the garage first, then to the house. a generator will also be in the mix somewhere down the line. cool .

Author:	hoppy3388 [ November 4th, 2013, 12:42 am ]
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then solar panels lol \

Author:	Dougw [ November 4th, 2013, 8:32 am ]
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Very Nice shop. I wouldn't paint the floor....unless you are planning to use the commercial grade stuff as Northbase mentioned. All the big box store products dont even last 2 years. I just used a clear concrete sealer and it works fine. It prevents dust and is easy to clean. Water still beads on it like paint....but it is not slippery like paint.

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Author:	Rowboat [ November 4th, 2013, 8:44 am ]
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Northbase wrote: v8 charged wrote: hey northbase what is the best floor coverage to buy. paint expoxy ect.. any ideas I've got epoxy floor paint in my shop. It's marginal, at best. Additional coats may make it better but I think it's a waste of time and effort to keep recoating it. The only coating I've seen that works and lasts is a true solvent based 2 part epoxy, multi coat system. This system consists of a base/primer coat, a colour/texture coat and then 2 coats of clear. The stuff is super tough, not suitable for the DIY crowd (breathing apparatus is a must) and looks AWESOME. Typical application takes about 5-7 days and then should be left for a few days to fully cure. I only know of one outfit that I'd get to do it. He's based out of bracebridge. If you want his name and number let me know and I'll dig it up for ya. Mark, X2 on what Northbase is saying about floor coating. We use it a lot here at work and the retail/commercial epoxies don't last. We have a product here by 3M that we have had in testing for 9 years with no visible breakdown. And, this is with daily heavy equipment abuse!! Multiple colours and traction agents available. But, just like NB said, it's not cheap. I also have a contact if you want it. Love the shop, Dude. Seen it in person and it's great!!

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