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Subject: [Spridgets] Non stick concrete surface
From: "Fisher, Ed" <edwd@ti.com>
Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2011 00:27:21 -0500
BZ- 10 years ago I painted my shop floor with a 2-part epoxy paint that has 
been nothing short of amazing.  It has had every type of fluif spilled upon it 
and I even had a small puddle of gas catch fire  and it didn't even discolor.  
However, if I recall correctly, it is not made for direct UV exposure.  10 
years is a long time though, so perhaps they have a formulation that will fit 
your application.  It is imperative that you etch the concrete with muriatic 
acid before you apply whatever finish you end up with, this I know to be true.  
Then rinse and re-rinse.  There are non-slip additives that you can either put 
into the paint or sprinkle on top.  I should have heeded that advice as my 
floor is slicker than snot when wet.  Go to a paint contractor supply store and 
explain your need.  They are not only less expensive (50 percent) than Home 
Depot, but they know their product since no contractor wants return calls for a 
finish that hasn't held.  Also, if you go with epoxy, spend the 10 bucks or so 
for a mixer that you can chuck up to an electric drill, full and complete 
mixing is critical.  Buy application tools that can be discarded, there is no 
cleanup, tried it, even with the recommended solvent.   Rollers and brushes are 
cheap though, and the flow of the product will show no stroke marks.  Let it 
cure a week, scratch it with 80 grit or even 60 on a wall board sander (I got 
about a thimble full of dust from a 30x50 floor) and second coat it with 
application 90 degrees from the first coat.  

Another option could be a ceramic tile that is 'pebbled' for that natural slate 
look, it is relatively slip resistant.  
Good luck, and let us know what you find out please, my back patio is gonna 
need something someday soon. 

Ed
Dallas, Tx
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