In a message dated 1/4/2000 2:45:17 PM Pacific Standard Time,
simon@mondes.com writes:
<< A 2-part epoxy shop floor paint is the only permanent solution. The only
thing I don't like about
it is that it does get slippery when oily.>>
I have a fair amount of experience with coatings on industrial flooring for
the chemical industry. Epoxy-coated work floors are the best BUT they are
more than slippery, they're deadly! ...and not just with oil but water too.
I suggest the following procedure using 2-part epoxy:
1. Use a roller to lay down a base coat of epoxy on a dry, squeeky-clean and
acid-etched floor.
2. Evenly broadcast a small amount silica sand or med/fine carborundum over
the floor right away, before the paint starts to cure...you want all the grit
to stick to the paint.
3. After base coat is cured 24+ hrs @ 70+ degrees, add a top coat of epoxy,
rolling-in well. Once the top coat is cured, check to see if the grit
particles can be knocked loose easily. If so, apply a second top coat.
Making your floor a non-skid surface will make it a little more difficult to
clean but well worth it from a safety standpoint.
Craig Carter
Fountain Valley, CA
1968 Roadster DP racecars
<<Richard Hardison wrote:
> About a year ago, this group had quite a discussion about the best way
> to paint a shop floor so that fuel, lubricants, and solvents would not
> remove or de-face the painted surface. If I recall, there is only one
> really impervious surface treatment and it is very expensive.
>
> A friend is building a new shop and can use your suggestions. Thanks.
>
> Richard
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