[Shop-talk] Shop/Garage Floor Coating

[Jeff Scarbrough]

Thanks to all that replied with advice and experience. I decided to have
them add a fine grit.  It gets broadcast on the wet floor and is backrolled
over before the coating sets.  I think it turned out just right - it has
some traction, but it can still be easily swept or wiped.  None of this was
cheap, about $6.75/sq.ft.  all in, but it was a quality product installed
by people who know what they are doing.  I'm OK with that.

Some closeups,and a shot of the finished floor:

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On Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 12:02 PM Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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