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   Guest_ | May 18, 2000 03:16am | #1

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   Check out Griot's Garage www:griotsgarage.com
   They are a good outfit... have had great success with their stuff..
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   Guest_ | May 18, 2000 05:17am | #2

   *Duraflex, Tremco, Rustoleum.It's more important to shotblast the slab or etch it with muriatic acid to promote a good bond. Then make sure you use 100% solids epoxy. If the prep is good and you use 100% solids, then brand doesn't matter. Make sure it is a true two-part system, non water based.-Rob

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   Guest_ | May 18, 2000 08:27am | #3

   *I agree with Rob's advice.I've used Rustoleum 2 part. 100% solid. EXTREMELY durable. It takes some doing to put it down. It is so thick it doesn't roll well. I've used a rubber squeege to distribute, and a roller to even out lumps and blend.I've only used the acid etch on new floors. Old floors shouldn't need etching, but definitely a good cleaning/degreasing.You MUST ensure there is no subsurface moisture coming up. The Rustoleum technical app notes have a good method to check.Regarding Dan's comment: I've never done business with Griots, but looking at a few items in their catalog that I have priced elsewhere.....up to a 100% difference. A limited opinion, but caveat emptor.Adam

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   Rob_DiNardo | May 18, 2000 04:00pm | #4

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   Do all these get slippery when wet?

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   Rob_DiNardo | May 19, 2000 05:54am | #5

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   I want to paint my garage floor with an epoxy. Which paint brand is best to use?

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   Guest_ | May 19, 2000 05:54am | #6

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   Yep, damn near deadly with oil - that's why you should broadcast crushed silica or alumina sand in the topcoat. The alumina is a little finer material and as it wears, the egdes break sharply so it never looses it's tooth. Silica or quartz sands tend to be larger and break off or round off over time.

   I don't know where you guys are, but my local source for this stuff is

   C.A. Reed
   4946 Wyffels Road
   Canandaigua, NY 14424
   (716) 394-1243

   Ask for Rob Park and tell him I sent you. Last they worked for me they were gearing up to be more retail/DIY friendly. They previously would not sell over the counter - they did installs.

   -Rob