I used to install epoxy floors for a few years after college. Here are a few tips.
1. The ratio of water to muriatic acid is
3parts water to 1 part acid.
2. After acid etching the floor (the term
for acid washing) rinse the floor with
water. Then, scrub it again with a mix
of water with a little Simple Green or
a like detergent degreaser. Rinse
again with water. This will help
neutralize the acid in the concrete
even more.
3. The higher the solids content in the
coating the better. This will make a
heavier coating giving more durability
4. Regarding what product...I don't know.
The retail stuff is way different from
the commercial grade stuff I used. I
did use a Rustoleum product that was
OK. Valspar makes good products.
5. The prep is very important as others
have stated.
6. To protect against slippage use
white aluminum oxide and spread
it like you are feeding chicken.
It is harder to clean though.
I have been trying to figure out what product to use and am leaning toward Griots. I will have to check out U-Coat-It
--Bill
P.S. I am in no way responsible for anyone using my advice and screwing up their floor.
1. The ratio of water to muriatic acid is
3parts water to 1 part acid.
2. After acid etching the floor (the term
for acid washing) rinse the floor with
water. Then, scrub it again with a mix
of water with a little Simple Green or
a like detergent degreaser. Rinse
again with water. This will help
neutralize the acid in the concrete
even more.
3. The higher the solids content in the
coating the better. This will make a
heavier coating giving more durability
4. Regarding what product...I don't know.
The retail stuff is way different from
the commercial grade stuff I used. I
did use a Rustoleum product that was
OK. Valspar makes good products.
5. The prep is very important as others
have stated.
6. To protect against slippage use
white aluminum oxide and spread
it like you are feeding chicken.
It is harder to clean though.
I have been trying to figure out what product to use and am leaning toward Griots. I will have to check out U-Coat-It
--Bill
P.S. I am in no way responsible for anyone using my advice and screwing up their floor.