At 08:13 AM 10/2/97 -0500, Gil Fuqua wrote:
>I am in the process of finishing my new shop and want your collective
>wisdom on the best floor finish. The floor is a new slab of concrete over
>a vapor barrier and about 10" of gravel.
>
>I am considering a water-based epoxy paint but am concerned about paint
>adhesion. The concrete floor was finished with a very smooth finish. I
>plan to etch it with muriatic acid after it has cured for about a month
>before proceeding with the epoxy paint. Is this the best method of
>preparing the concrete for paint?
>
>Gil Fuqua
>Nashville, TN
>
Gil- I painted my floor 2 months ago using a water based epoxy that I
bought at Home Depot. The instructions explicitly said to NOT etch with
muriatic acid. Application was easy. However, it already has a few spots
where the paint has lifted due to tire pressure. Next time I'll use an
oil-based epoxy and the acid etch.
Richard
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