Overview of the process of applying the Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield to a concrete basement floor. I showed all the prep steps and the products I used to complete the job. I also tested the surface at the end for abrasion resistance and gave a cost estimate for a small basement.
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Do you need clear coat over ?
What are your thoughts on covering a basement floor that may have some dampness that comes up after a hard rain???? Drylok makes a basement floor sealer which is designed to provide a hydrostatic seal and keeps dampness from coming thru…. Their final coverage paint (over the sealer) is just an extreme DRYLOK Paint, again with hydrostatic sealer. I did the epoxy kit on my garage and loved it, but am concerned about doing this on a basement floor due to the dampness. Thoughts? How is your floor dealing with dampness after a hard rain??
How is this holding up? I’m skeptical because you scraped it off pretty damn easy!!!
If there is paint already on my floor, would i need to strip that paint off first before the etching step?
I appreciate your concise and comprehensive approach with honest portrayal of what issues DIY epoxy flooring can turn out like. I am particularly glad you showed how to deal with etching when you are in a basement (unlike a garage where you can simply blast it with a garden hose).
How did you get the recommended thickness? My coverage was more than the estimated cover by quite a bit using a 1/2" nap roller. Manual states 3mil thickness, but I am not seeing that type of thickness.
Aw ok
Man, I'm just going to use concrete paint.
Nice results! We coated our garage floor + glossy top coat and it has stayed pristine for 12 yrs. Debating whether to do the top coat for the basement as well.