Epoxy floor coating

I did this a couple of years ago, I used a epoxy coating from Par-Chem. No non slip additive, it is fine unless it is wet and is easy to clean. Not as hard as I thought it would be, I am pretty rough with it though, with lots of metalworking and welding it is getting chipped/burnt, but its reasonably easy to just fill those and re-coat in a couple of years when it gets bad. For just woodworking you will be fine and it should hold up well, I would skip the non slip because that will just make cleaning up harder.

Some tips:

- Use a good natural fibre roller, synthetic ones will break down and get stuck in the coating (not good trust me)
- Have a friend or two to help you, the stuff goes off reasonably quickly
- Prep/tape all the edges before mixing
- May need 2 coats to get decent coverage, from memory I used 2 x kits (8L each??) for 12mx6m
- Use some epoxy with a filler ( fine sand) to fill any cracks/chips before putting the coating on

Just note that sawdust is damn slippery.

Originally Posted by Nifty Nev

I am starting a shed build in six weeks time (colorbond by Aussie Made Garages and Barns).

On completion I would to coat the floor with an Epoxy floor coating before moving into.

What would be recommended brands I should look at. Do I need to look at non slip properties as it will be used as a workshop - main woodworking.

Thank you in advance.

Nifty.

Nifty,
Haymes make a product called "Ultimate Epoxy",it is a low voc water based 2pack,and can be tinted to loads of colours and non slip additive included when tinted if needed.
We used it on our shop floor around 2 years ago,and it still looks new.
We have supplied it to a good number of Trade and DIY clients,and feedback has been excellent.
Regards,
Blocker.

Originally Posted by Blocker

Nifty,
Haymes make a product called "Ultimate Epoxy",it is a low voc water based 2pack,and can be tinted to loads of colours and non slip additive included when tinted if needed.
We used it on our shop floor around 2 years ago,and it still looks new.
We have supplied it to a good number of Trade and DIY clients,and feedback has been excellent.
Regards,
Blocker.

Hey Blocker, would that be compatible to overcoat my existing non water based 2 pack?

Originally Posted by CraigandKate

Hey Blocker, would that be compatible to overcoat my existing non water based 2 pack?

Craig,
As long as you sand beforehand ,to etch old coating,
Regards,
Blocker