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Originally Posted by speedster911
Finishing my new garage and considering an epoxy floor.
For everyone who has DIY epoxy floors - with the grinding/ sanding- what do you estimate your cost per square foot cost? .. with or with out beer 
Living in CA , estimate I have received is $6.25 per sq foot. Guy claims he has been doing epoxy floors for 20 years. Said I should plan on redoing topcoat every 5 years.
This is a garage that I will roll flapjacks on, drop tools, spill oil etc. Am I wasting my money should I just leave it as bare concrete ??? |
Get the right grinder first of all. I had $100 in the carbide heads and $84 for the tool rental. My paint system cost me about $1100 but that's 800 s.f. and I had the squeegee, spike shoes, 18" roller body and 3 lint free 18" rollers.
In California you'll probably have to go with the Epoxy clear topcoat but definitely get one with UV resistance as Epoxy will yellow. I got my paint system from Original Color Chips in Warren MI. They have DIY kits and if you call, ask for Anthony. He is very helpful and can guide you through the process.