Gary_Smith@discovery.com wrote:
>
> Gary Smith
> 07/01/97 02:50 PM
>
> I am about to move into a new home with a 3 car garage. Before the floor
> gets any major oil stains, I would like to paint the floor with a quality
> epoxy paint. I have seen them mentioned before on this list, but I now
> need specific recommendations and suppliers. Are you happy with the paint
> on your concrete floor? If so, please share your experiences with me.
>
> Thanks,
> Gary
About 2 months ago, I went through the same process.
I found Griggs Paint through the web
(http://www.griggspaint.com/floor.htm#Hydropox).
I selected the Hydropox #2 paint, which they say has the following
characteristics:
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DESCRIPTION: A two component water base epoxy amine coating that
provides excellent adhesion, solvent resistance and abrasion
resistance with water clean up. Hydropox #2 provides a film that
is comparable with many solvent base systems. It has excellent
adhesion to many substrates such as aluminum, cold rolled steel,
glass, concrete, masonry, plastics, tile, aged alkyd and epoxy
films. Hydropox #2 exhibits less odor than acrylic latex
paint and can be applied electrostatically. Hydropox #2 can
also be used as an Anti-Graffiti coating. Since
it is highly resistant to many solvents after cured, the
ordinary paints, such as aerosol paints, can be wiped off
without damaging the existing gloss, color or film, even
if rubbed. Hydropox #2 is a true epoxy system and will
exhibit properties of solvent based systems. Always mix at a
ratio of 4:1 by volume.
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They claim a kit (1 gallon + 1pint) covers 300 - 400 sq. feet.
Figure 250 - 300 sq. feet.
I originally bought 2 kits (approx. $70 ea. kit, I think, but
can look it up later -- They UPS directly to my door) to cover about
725 sq. feet. But it went on real thin, and didn't cover the whole
floor. I went back with a light sanding on the first coat, and
reapplied in a thicker coat after buying 4 more kits. I used up
3 kits in the second coat, with one kit left over for patches or
other areas as needed.
It was very easy to apply using a rough-surface paint roller.
It comes in grey or off-white. I took the grey.
Seems to wear well so-far, and cleans up easy.
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Jack Poller
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Jack L. Poller (408) 752-9176
poller@chromatic.com
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