Hey, guys:
I've got to chime in here as well. I've just finished my 1,200 sq ft shop
and, like my older smaller one, I have it fixed up like a museum. I collect
old automotive-related signs and stuff like that, so I wanted a really nice
place in which to hang them, plus store and work on my cars. It's gas
heated, just like my old one and I'll probably put a dehumidifier in there
as well, just like my old one. I've had no moisture issues with that set up
in my old shop, and Oklahoma is well known for it's summer humidity.
Now, as far as the floor is concerned, this time around I used U-Coat-It on
the floor, which is a two-part epoxy system. I made sure to prep the floor
(new slab) per U-Coat-It's instructions, even speaking to them on the phone
a couple of times during the project. I have no problems with the epoxy
paint; it appears to be fine. However, this time, I wanted to get a gloss
coat on the floor, and to that end I used their clear coat product. Once
again, it was put down to the letter of their instructions and the results
look fantastic. It also repels oil and other chemicals very handily.
However...and this is a big however...I found out very quickly that the
clear coat scratches at the slightest provocation. My engine hoist with
it's metal wheels promptly left it's mark, as did my engine stand, neither
one with any weight on them. Then, a friend of mine tracked in a piece of
gravel in his shoe treads and scratched it again. Needless to say, if you
plan to do any serious work in your shop, stay the heck away from the clear
coat. I plan to do some restoration work in the work bay of my shop and I'm
either going to have to refinish the floor after every project or put down
Race Deck or an equivalent product to protect the floor (at a much greater
expense, I might add...).
Hope this helps you,
Andy Walker
Edmond, OK
B382001600LRXFE
TAC #740
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