[Shop-talk] Shop/Garage Floor Coating

[Jack Brooks]

Jeff,

I worked in the industrial side of Epoxy coatings some years ago and we required they sign our “Release of Liability” document from the client stating they understood how slick a non-textured floor can be before we would install it.  If you figure you will ever have oil or other lubricants on your garage floor, I’d strongly suggest at least a light texture.

Jack

From: Shop-talk <shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Jeff Scarbrough
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2024 9:02 AM
To: shop-talk at autox.team.net
Subject: [Shop-talk] Shop/Garage Floor Coating

Got a question for the group:

I'm having my shop floor coated.  They are using a polyaspartic coating after floor prep (surface grinding.  My question is related to the finish:  They can leave it as is with the self-leveling (glossyish) finish, or they can put some grit in it to give it more traction.
I've had experience in laboratory construction, where the expectation is that the floor will be washed often and thus wet, so a grit is usually used to provide traction.  But the grit can make mopping more complicated as it drags the mop.  Plus, it just looks funny, like it has dirt on it.

I can get a number of grit particle sizes and densities, but I keep wondering if I'll really need it.  I plan to keep the floor dry and clean up any spills as they are made.  I won't typically bring in a wet or snow-covered car.  I generally wear shoes in the shop, and my shoes generally have tread.

I'd appreciate any insight from those who have coated a floor and gone smooth or gritty, and how you feel about your choice.

TIA,
Jeff
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