Jack Brooks writes:
> I worked for Stonhard, one of the major epoxy flooring companies. I can
> detail the process you are discussing over the week end when I have more
> time.
> Caveats,
> 1.You need a vapor barrier under the floor or really good drainage
> otherwise the epoxy, which gives you a water proof surface, can pop from
> the hyudraulic pressure of the water under the concrete. Paint is
> microscopically porous and breathes, epoxy does not. I didn't believe it
> either until I was shown an epoxy pop. I hit it with a hammer and chisel
> and the water squirted up about 2 feet.
That's somewhat contradictory from what I've heard.
A friend who is in the hardware business and well versed with what is
commercially available sealed his damp basement a couple of years ago
with epoxy. The intent was *specifically* to block the moisture.
So it seems it can be done if you use the right stuff..
Brian
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