Good job mate - appreciate you leaving in the errors so the rest of us can learn to avoid mistakes. Lessons learnt: 1) spiked shoes a must-have & Amazon cheaper than epoxy floor suppliers 2) Work in small areas 3) Custom shaker container a winner 4) Roller better than notched silicon spreader (either get a straight silicon spreader or avoid a spreader and just use the roller) 5) Leave the epoxy to cure longer than 12 hours and ensure it's touch dry everywhere before clear-coating On the pour technique of clear hardener into container, better to put pour container up to can lip at 45 degree angle and "quick pour" even over-filling, then stand can quickly to avoid drippage. You can then pour excess back from pour container into can in comfort as it has a great pour lip design and you can nail the level perfectly if that makes sense? Overfill then remove to exact level.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yea I wanted to show people how it really was. The other videos were great but always went perfectly and none of the reviews said stuff went perfectly. Your lessons learned are awesome!!!
@jessemartinez6781
3 жыл бұрын
I don't even have a garage ...and its 3 in the morning !! WHAT AM I DOING
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
This is probably my favorite comment ever LOL
@stephaniebelair7582
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@k20909
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@ttime411bmw
3 жыл бұрын
I feel you 💯 my guy lol
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Fell down the rabbit hole lol
@Imwright720
2 жыл бұрын
If you want it to bond properly you really need to use a 175 with diamond pads around 80 grit. The reason coatings lift from hot tires is because it doesn’t get a good enough bite. 80 grit done properly provides it. Looks amazing, hope it’s lasts.
@fireball7671
3 жыл бұрын
I did the same kit a few years ago. I rented a floor maintainer from Home Depot and got some 36 grit rock paper and wet sanded the whole floor. It worked great! Thanks for the video.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
How’s it held up for you? Mines holding up great
@fireball7671
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan It has held up great. It's about 9 years old. Super happy with it.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s great to hear!!!
@dexterousx92
Жыл бұрын
*This video is a fantastic guide on how to Upgrade YOUR old, unappealing garage floor with Armor Chip Epoxy from Armor Garage! I'm truly impressed by the results, and it's evident that the military-grade top coat and the red, white, and gray flakes have added a stunning touch. Following the steps outlined here seems quite straightforward, making this garage floor epoxy application look like a breeze. Your transformation of the garage is nothing short of remarkable, and it's now a space to be proud of! Thanks for sharing this inspiring and informative video. 🚗🔧👏*
@HomeDIYDan
Жыл бұрын
Wow! 🤩 thank you for your kind words!!!
@AmplifyDIY
4 жыл бұрын
Tape around the mixing / measuring containers is a great idea. Thanks!
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Yea it made it very easy to get an accurate pour
@robbieshanklin931
4 жыл бұрын
One of the best garage floor transformation I've seen done from scratch..Very detailed..Super creative with the drilled out plastic shaker!!
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!
@peterdejoseph5197
Жыл бұрын
GoodJob. I've done alot of garage and basement floors. Lol and you always worry about having enough. I used the U- Coat it floor system.
@HomeDIYDan
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks. Good to know I’m not the only one lol
@vistamombachoapartments1178
3 жыл бұрын
Great job for the do-it-yourself person. Lots of good tips. Glad you pointed out some the problems so that others won't make the same mistakes.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks that’s what I was trying to do. Every video was by a professional and never pointed out the mess ups.
@iamgeradm
4 жыл бұрын
Wow... I've been stressing about how to go about mixing smaller batches at the correct ratio out of the large buckets. Your idea for using the plastic drinking containers was genius and cheap.
@iamgeradm
4 жыл бұрын
And your paint chip shaker too!!
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yea I had the same struggle and I saw those and a lightbulb clicked lol
@rpcoatingsinctablet4469
4 жыл бұрын
Diamond cut last longer, flat squeegee spread better use 18 inch roller, left to right won't miss a thing.. good idea spreading the flakes
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed lol it came with the notched one
@atomicslam1589
3 жыл бұрын
This was fun to watch. We're getting ready to do this to our garage. The people who had it before us used something really cheap. Down here in FL it get's really hot, and whatever they used is pealing up, and getting all over the place, including the house. So, I've got to pull all that sh*t up first, then prep the concrete, THEN use whatever product I settle on. This looks great. Let me know if you have any regrets in relation to the durability of the product. I may very well go with this company if their prices are competitive. Great job with this....
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it’s been almost a year and it’s survived Texas heat and apparently Chicago winters with the storm that just rolled through. The only regrets were the mistakes I made that I said in the video other than that I love it
@atomicslam1589
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan Thanks for the reply, Dan. Although, the way I see it....you didn't make any mistakes. Maybe you might do things a bit differently if you had to do it over. But, given that you didn't have to do anything over, or "fix" anything, and it looks spectacular...then, you did it right. Yeah, I think I'll pull the trigger on this, and get'r done before the Florida summer makes working on anything outside utterly impossible :-)
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Do it you won’t regret it!
@stephentoback
4 жыл бұрын
I totally thought your video thumbnail was a shot of a crowd at a big music festival.
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha well now I can party in the garage
@ilovethenfl510
4 жыл бұрын
Looks good man I install epoxy myself and yes a regular squeegee would have done the job I use notched squeegees when laying down metallic or really when I wanna lay down certain mils but overall great job!!
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate the comment coming from someone who does this for a living
@drumteacher43
3 жыл бұрын
Love the colour! My garage is in the middle of a complete Reno so enjoy watching these kinds of videos!
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I do the same thing for every project
@jimhancock3874
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great tips, love the chip spreader
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Made it so much easier and even application
@gh4121-b5n
3 жыл бұрын
Starts like a pain in the ass but the end product👍
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Yep lol couldn’t say it better lol
@mib20000
4 жыл бұрын
you and your friends can play drinking games like find this screw I just threw. beautiful outcome. I myself would just want a flat floor. I have a 1 car garage that bows to 6" lower on the right side . Sucks walking on of using tools
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
HAHA!! That sounds awful if you're drunk lol.
@cyclemadness
4 жыл бұрын
I epoxied my garage and specifically left out the flecks for just this reason. I do woodworking and drop screws and little things all the time.
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
I could imagine that getting frustrating.
@bretl4465
4 жыл бұрын
great job, in the editing you may want to turn down the music, at the end it's louder than the rest of your audio.
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! First time doing this so any feedback is welcome.
@Mrgoodguy865
3 жыл бұрын
put yout epoxy down at about 180 to 200 sqft per gallon. put it in place with a flat squeege and then back roll with roller
@devbhardwaj6387
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Can't wait do do this once the weather gets better!👍
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I love it. Completely changed the garage for good.
@antonios4926
2 жыл бұрын
Well done from Cyprus
@HomeDIYDan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@costarica6536
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job! I was waiting for the cat to come through the pet door as you were applying the color!
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Me too I locked that thing and barricaded it to keep the kids out
@ebonyharbut7641
4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Was thinking about getting this done to our garage for the hubs as a Christmas gift.... after watching you I think I def need to pay someone to do it! 😬🤪
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
It’s really not that difficult, lots of prep work involved though
@iaminbetweendays
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude.
@dennismacwilliams196
4 жыл бұрын
WOW LOOKS GREAT
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mackenziemill
4 жыл бұрын
Nice garage, I enjoyed the how to video. It looks gorgeous. TFS, have a creative, inspired week xoxo See you in class
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@YouTh3r3
2 жыл бұрын
Looks better than the professional dude that just did my floor. Wavy in areas and bully
@HomeDIYDan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@RageCityBiscuit
2 жыл бұрын
Haha totally normal to panic halfway through spreading. Happens to this day and I’ve done hundreds of em
@HomeDIYDan
2 жыл бұрын
Haha good to know
@mbsanocki88
3 жыл бұрын
I believe if you added a little bit of acetone to the part a and mixed it before adding part b it would have helped spread the epoxy a little eaiser.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Probably lol
@mbsanocki88
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan lol i watched a few videos before yours and thats what they did. Im still trying to learn myself. But your floor turned out really good.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ashontayowens8010
4 жыл бұрын
looks great. awesome idea with the flakes I haven't seen that strategy used! lil tip...I'd blur our your license place numbers...too many crazies out there.
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@danconlan8735
4 жыл бұрын
That came out fantastic! Thanks for sharing all of your tips! DC
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I just hope people get to learn from what I did right and what I could have done better.
@cd6325
3 жыл бұрын
Floor looks good!
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@bigrich6750
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Thanks for sharing.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@artlayton1425
4 жыл бұрын
Polyacrostic process costs more but produces a superior result.
@MrJupton1
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Thanks for the candid review!
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@thesage1096
4 жыл бұрын
yeah that looks good
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ephraimlatson
3 жыл бұрын
1st lesson learned....ditch the 12 knotch squeegee, just go with the roller. Got it
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Use a flat squeegee to spread it just not the notched one
@jimanddiana4103
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks. Seems kinda expensive though. Looks good, gonna talk to my wife! lol.
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks and it’s not too bad compared to having it done
@humbertopulido1040
3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome dude thanks
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@humbertopulido1040
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan where can buy it iam hemet Contractor never herd of this product we are in california
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
There’s a link in the description
@adamandvikkishumbond183
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video, but I have to say the shoe idea was gold. I love it. Oh and the floor looks awesome. Nice job mate
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and yea without those shoe things it would have been a huge pain in the ass
@lukeshkin5
4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan what are they on your shoes?
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
They’re strap on cleats. There’s a link to them in the description
@lukeshkin5
4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan looks awesome! Thanks!
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Appreciate it!!
@brysontex87
4 жыл бұрын
Wow this is absolutely amazing!! What an amazing product you used too, I’ll definitely check them out!!
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Yea its a great product. Thanks for the support!!!!
@anthonycaldi7056
3 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jimmyqs1558
3 жыл бұрын
Well done mate
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@madmade6877
3 жыл бұрын
The acid fumes omg
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t too bad
@rosycrosby5136
3 жыл бұрын
Just curious on why you didn't epoxy or paint on the side concrete as well? The end result looks beautiful but I'm getting OCD with the side concrete with some patches of epoxy here and there.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to as well but there wasn’t quite enough in the kit.
@tittyboi77
3 жыл бұрын
I noticed you didnt grind the concrete before. Is the floor peeling or bubbling yet?? We never clean before install because diamond grinding does that for us
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
No it’s been over a year and it’s holding up great
@jjohnson8977
4 жыл бұрын
So if you put some water on it can you use it like a slip and slide?
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha haven’t tried but it’s not as slippery as you would think. It was raining yesterday and I was in and out of the garage and it was all wet and I had no issues walking like normal
@georgelouis6515
3 жыл бұрын
It’s been my dream for years to do this kind of thing! I’m buying a house but the basement floor was painted and it looked like it was done wrong.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Grind off the paint and fulfill your dream!
@georgelouis6515
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan use a sander?
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Well normally to prep the floor you would grind it and acid wash it but with it being in a basement I’m not sure how acid washing would best be cleaned up. I would rent a diamond grinder from Home Depot grind the floor so you have a good surface to adhere to and then wash it so there’s no dust left on the floor. If you have good drainage in the basement and it’s not finished you could pressure wash it but that’s on you to decide how best to wash it based on the basement situation.
@georgelouis6515
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan it’s not a basement under the ground. It’s a garage basement.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Oh ok well diamond grind and acid wash and a final power wash and you should be good to go!
@billygarfield5520
4 жыл бұрын
Very good!
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@kippatterson9126
Жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@HomeDIYDan
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@S30Build
Ай бұрын
4 years later how is the floor holding up?
@HomeDIYDan
Ай бұрын
It’s holding up great, had my humvee parked on it for awhile no issues. They only damage is when I’ve had a heavy sharp metal object drag across it but it’s a scratch only I notice
@johnnyquid3350
4 жыл бұрын
You just SMACKED the wall with the roller!! Lolol
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Gotta let it know who’s boss. Lol it said harder afterwards
@thesage1096
4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan AHAHHAHAH oh man !
@WorkingTimbersCo
2 жыл бұрын
Did you find that the black made it warmer in there? Any temperature change? Does it affect the lighting at all?
@HomeDIYDan
2 жыл бұрын
Umm it was a little darker but I did add more lights right after I did the floor so I haven’t noticed it. Haven’t noticed it being any warmer but I’m in Texas so everything is hot lol
@WorkingTimbersCo
2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan Thanks!
@sandrad4695
4 жыл бұрын
Question: I was told that any natural gas lines need to be turned off/capped when working around these types of chemicals. Are those gas water heaters in the background or water softeners? If they are gas, how did you work around them?
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
They’re electric
@stinkyelk986
4 жыл бұрын
the specs would make it harder to find small parts that fell.
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Yea it does lol it just makes you be more careful
@Dog.soldier1950
3 жыл бұрын
Not been my experience
@13bosful
4 жыл бұрын
great job man. like it
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@T12i99iN
3 жыл бұрын
@9:02 DOOHH!! oh well you live and you learn..lol
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Yep lol
@vjutley5266
4 жыл бұрын
I have a black epoxy floor too. After 3 months, the shows dirt and scratches. Any advice on maintenance other than applying another clear coat?
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t see a whole lot of dirt on mine. I’ve wet mopped it a couple times and it looks great afterwards. I also went fairly heavy on the flakes which helps hide a lot
@TheTerminator1919
3 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing how's it holding up? Mine is not as shiner as last year even after a full on cleaning. Any tips to get the shine back?
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
If you put a clear coat on it then you could polish it possibly depending on the brand
@TheTerminator1919
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan i hired someone to install it last year so not sure if clear coat was involved. Is there a way to determine this? There are certain spots that feel smooth to thr touch and shine more. The other areas are gritty to the touch for grip...I suppose its textured but these areas are not as shiny.
@AreLL
3 жыл бұрын
You can walk on epoxy while applying it?
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
No only with the spiked shoe covers I’m wearing
@twowheelrodeo
4 жыл бұрын
I have always been easily influenced by fumes good or bad, though your background sound clip is about how I imagine, kind of fun. Nice floor, good job.
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks lol
@woofydoggie
3 жыл бұрын
How is it with a car on top of the floor now? Is any of the epoxy lifting?
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t had any yet. The clear coat seems to do a great job protecting the epoxy
@woofydoggie
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan I have heard so often that tires will pull it up. Especially when turning the car wheel while the car is stationary. It looks fantastic. Thank you for sharing your project.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Yea I heard a lot of that with the rust oleum stuff which is what lead me to this brand. Lots of good reviews and didn’t see anyone complaining about hot tire pick up which is a big deal for me in texas
@toriwoolf9296
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this idea! Just wandered my way over to the DIY side of KZitem. Did the top coat completely cover the paint chips so the floor is completely flat?
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Yea pretty much, there’s a few spots that I wish I had gone heavier on with the top coat but that was my error. The majority of it is very smooth
@SpaceCadet2569
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Did u manage to get it off the wall where you touched it on the first small area? Floor looks great Hi from London England.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
No, I didn’t try because I covered it and knew I was going to so I was a little loose, I’d tape before if your worried about it. Thank you! Hello from Dallas Texas!
@agus8080
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! What are the chips for? Do they have any function? Or just decorative?
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Petty much just decorative.
@Kenny_2ss
3 жыл бұрын
Good it’s holding up? I’ve been thinking about doing this to mine, but haven’t pulled the trigger. For some reason I keep thinking that it’s going to get all scratched up every time I roll the car in it.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
It’s held up really well the only damage that happened was when I was putting a wall up a screw that was on the bottom of the wall dragged against the floor. I sanded it down and reapplied the clear coat that I had left and now can’t even tell
@Kenny_2ss
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan awesome thank you for the input! Great video!
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Glad I could help!!
@Jandjango
4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@michaelu2007
4 жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t it be easier to diamond grind the floor as opposed to acid cleaning it
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
It probably would have been and I would have if the floor was real bad but the floor was in pretty good shape and I didn’t want to spend the $175 to rent one
@zaapzaap427
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 Question If you got small cracks on that concrete, what would fill with or how would you fix it? Looking to do similar job iny garage.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
There’s concrete filler from rust oleum or any concrete patch should work as long as you give it plenty of time to cure before applying the epoxy. Take care of the grinding and acid wash first then patch
@zaapzaap427
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan Got it 👍 much appreciate it!
@danstvguy
4 жыл бұрын
I noticed you were able to step on the floor while applying the flakes. Any issues with that? Also ... Do you see any reason why 1/2 of the floor couldn't be done at one time ... followed by the other 1/2 say a week later?
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
So I’m using special spiked shoe attachments similar to golf shoes to walk on the floor. The only issue I could see is if you’re doing the clear coat afterwards you would have to sand the epoxy coat lightly on the first half in order to get the clear to adhere properly.
@danstvguy
4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan Thanks Dan. Just sanding a portion of the finished side abutting the second half, correct?
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
@@danstvguy Yea, with the Armor Garage Epoxy I used it said if the clear coat is not put down with 24 hours of the epoxy being put down then you would need to sand it. So if you're planning on breaking it up just put the clear coat down 10-12 hours after you finish the second half
@stephaniebelair7582
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thank You!!!
@dmoral1
2 жыл бұрын
What if you have cracks. I can seal it with cement sealer, but is that recommend?
@HomeDIYDan
2 жыл бұрын
If it’s not a giant crack then yes. I did that I just didn’t have it in the video
@stevebeight4473
3 жыл бұрын
nice work!
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@u12swthunni3
3 жыл бұрын
We walked over the clear coat too soon after it was applied and now there are shoe prints...is there any way to get rid of the prints?
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can sand it down and reapply the clear to the spots you sanded down
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
I’d use 80-120 grit
@spdrcr74
3 жыл бұрын
Looks good but if you work on any vehicles and drop a screw good luck finding it.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Yea that’s already proven fun lol the look of it is worth it for the amount of screw looking I’ve done lol
@wayneboone7266
4 жыл бұрын
Is this floor non-skid? I live in an area where we get lots of snow in winter, and don’t want to drive a vehicle through the end wall!
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
You can add the non skid powder I chose not to
@novlettmyers-codling9044
2 жыл бұрын
Hello I live in Jamaica where do I get epoxy paint to buy
@healthytemptations4733
3 жыл бұрын
What about if the floor is painted already? Can you still put expoxy to the floor
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Yes if you diamond grind the floor
@carolyndavis2274
3 жыл бұрын
Looks good
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@Baraquois
4 жыл бұрын
Might be a dumb question, but how are your shoes not tracking any of the epoxy as you walk through it?
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
They are special spiked shoes, you could also use steel spiked golf or baseball cleats
@vaddisushma9016
4 жыл бұрын
If we add clear coat(hoping it would be glossy) will it make us loose the grip?
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
No, there is an anti slip packet you can add to make it not slippery, I chose not to add it
@vaddisushma9016
4 жыл бұрын
Home DIY Dan thank you for your response. So you added the clear coat right? Does it make you loose the grip while you walk on floor?
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Yea the clear coat is a must if your want the floor to last a long time! I haven’t noticed it being slippery even while wet. If you’re in an area that gets a lot of snow or rain though it wouldn’t hurt to add the anti-slip into it. I’m in Texas and we don’t get a whole lot of rain and we don’t park in the garage very often since I’m always doing projects so I wanted the floor to be as glossy looking as possible which is why I skipped it.
@TheFreshRinse
2 жыл бұрын
Just in case I missed it, how many square feet is your garage? Great job and great video!
@HomeDIYDan
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s around 480 sq Ft. 2.5 car
@TheFreshRinse
2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan Thank you brother. That’s what I have. How’s it holding up?
@HomeDIYDan
2 жыл бұрын
No problem! It’s holding up great to the everyday stuff. I did gouge out a spot when I was moving something heavy it made my stomach drop when it happened but now I can’t even find it without looking really hard. Finding screws that I drop is a pain in the butt but I still love the colors. I would have gone heavier on the clear coat is my only regret
@HomeDIYDan
2 жыл бұрын
I made a follow up video as well showing how it’s holding up after a year
@TheFreshRinse
2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan I have to rent a floor maintainer. Gonna be a lot of work, but rewarding. May I ask how much money I should expect on product?
@Daffodil956
4 жыл бұрын
Great job. What's the material you mentioned as flakes.please let me know.
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure exactly the material. They were included in the kit
@rafaei87
3 жыл бұрын
How much liter for overall? Thanks
@derekgonzalez9212
2 жыл бұрын
Did you have to strip your floor with a floor buffer with the attachment to scratch the top surface before applying the acid? Either way floor looks awesome, great insight
@HomeDIYDan
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t but I should have. Watch the follow up one and I go into what I would have done differently
@Slideways24
3 жыл бұрын
Dan if you get oil on the floor, how would it clean up?
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t spilled oil yet on it but I would wipe it up and then clean it with dish soap like dawn and water
@mw-mt1wl
3 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to do half one day,let it set up and move everything in my basement to the finished side. Then do the rest of the basement
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I would just feather the edge and then before you go over it from the other side just rough it up with some sandpaper 60-100 grit.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Just make sure before you move anything on top of the floor it’s been given enough time to setup
@mw-mt1wl
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ,hopefully this will help with the hydrostatic water I get once in a while
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
I’d probably see about putting a dedicated hydrostatic barrier down first and then the epoxy for a second layer / looks. Use it as a primer of sorts but make sure it can adhere properly with the epoxy.
@mw-mt1wl
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan any suggestions of a certain barrier
@griddlegary2312
3 жыл бұрын
Since it’s the garage and doesn’t need to be perfect could you just dump it on the floor to speed up the process?
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Dump what on the floor?
@griddlegary2312
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan probably a dumb idea on my part but just thought if you mixed everything in one big bucket and then dumped it from a ladder it would splash everywhere and self level. Just thinking about saving time.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
You could mix it all at once if you have a flat floor, but I wouldn’t recommend dumping it all in one spot. You could spread it out like I did and use a flat squeegee to spread it out to ensure every square inch is covered.
@keepinitbassyusa
3 жыл бұрын
Did you have any respiratory effects from any of this process?
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't personally no, but I would recommend wearing a mask or respirator while you are doing the acid wash. Its a harsh chemical.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. It was well ventilated but yea a respirator is worth it
@anetfigueroa3200
4 жыл бұрын
Did your garage floor have hair like white fibers? If so how did the epoxy settle in?
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Not that I remember. The acid etching roughened it up to about a 200 grit sandpaper feel which gave the epoxy plenty to grip to
@anetfigueroa3200
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
I did acid etch twice because the first time i missed some spots
@burgosefrain3
4 жыл бұрын
Great job, quick question. How many pounds of flakes did you end up using??
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure I’d guess maybe two. I started with around 8 I believe
@cd6325
3 жыл бұрын
Say no to crack😁
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Yea lol my apologies
@TheTerminator1919
4 жыл бұрын
Great video... Any tips or warning signs I should look out for when having a company do this for me?
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
I would ask them what kind of prep they do before they put down the floor, ask them what brand of epoxy they are using and then google it to make sure it’s solid reviews. I would also ask them to walk you through their process completely.
@hankcarrillo1494
4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan do you know how much flakes you used to cover the floor as you did? looked like a 10lb bag..
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Yea I might have used about half of the bag it’s was like most of the one gallon container I filled up
@hankcarrillo1494
4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan thank you
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
@@hankcarrillo1494 No problem!!
@ripnsipn2431
3 жыл бұрын
Brutal
@alexrios8991
4 жыл бұрын
I just received this kit in the mail and stoked to get it done this upcoming weekend. I just ordered the spiked shoes, anything else you recommend? Btw, your floor came out great 👍🏽
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I would probably get a flat blade squeegee
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Did you get the armor garage kit?
@alexrios8991
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s called the armorclad master kit. It actually came with a flat blade squeegee to attach to a pole.
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! Let me know how it turns out!!! My advice would be to work in smaller areas than I did lol
@sardomnumspa
2 жыл бұрын
About to buy, what were those chip colors? And after you did it was it slippery if it got wet or even before it would get wet. Did you use any of the anti skid stuff in it?
@HomeDIYDan
2 жыл бұрын
I used red white and gray, I didn’t use the anti slip and when it’s wet some people find it slippery but I haven’t had an issue
@sardomnumspa
2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan okay great! Thanks!
@nanor9263
4 жыл бұрын
Where u get the shoes
@HomeDIYDan
4 жыл бұрын
Amazon, there should be a link in the description
@markevcil6513
3 жыл бұрын
Any chance to provide the link for epoxy kits. Love the color combination though
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
It’s in the description, but it’s armorgarage.com
@markevcil6513
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan I was just checking the website. I have a project that working on. How soon I could do epoxy flooring on new concrete surface ?
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
It’s best to wait about a month for the concrete to fully cure
@markevcil6513
3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeDIYDan thank you Dan.. saving your post to used in when times come.
@HomeDIYDan
3 жыл бұрын
Hit me up on Instagram or my website if you have any questions! Happy new year!
@louteix9981
4 жыл бұрын
What kind of power washer is that? Electric? PSIs? Brand and model? Thanks
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