Metallic epoxy course you say !? 💥 nice work guys. Loved the video. Very informative 👏🏼👏🏼 can’t wait to see the courses you do.

@TimDCVA

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan!

Definitely interested in any training videos you guys come out with! Nice work gents:)

@TimDCVA

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Decorativeconcreteschool.teachable.com

Great work!!

@TimDCVA

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice

Nice work ! What brand urethane you used on top coating ? Is it aliphatic urethane ?

What type of rollers do y’all use for spreading your Metallica epoxy. We used to do a very similar technique.

How are you pricing metallic applications in your area? I am in California, and the price of materials went up a lot, and prices are all over the place . Thanks

What is the size of the notch squeege?

Hey Tim - love the videos, great job. QQ, I’m trying to decide between a concrete stain & metallic epoxy for my garage. Which would you recommend? Is one more durable than the other?

@TimDCVA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You can topcoat stained concrete with the same epoxy & urethane we use on metallic epoxy… so they should have similar durability. You would just have to grind the concrete before you stain it, which changes the look a little.

Question for you, at 1:27 I noticed the dewalt box. Do you like dewalts dust extractor? I'm shopping around for one. I'm in NC and have done a few floors for folks using acid etch but would like to have a small grinding set up with an angle grinder.

@TimDCVA

3 жыл бұрын

I love the dewalt 4.5” + 12 gallon hepa vac. It’s. A great setup. I actually prefer it to our metabo hand grinder.

Metallic epoxy course!!!

@TimDCVA

4 ай бұрын

Our metallic course is available at DecorativeConcreteSchool.com

You gotta roll with a 9 inch roller instead to get less noticeable roller marks.

If you put metallic epoxy on an unfinished basement concrete floor, do you recommend framing base plates first or after the epoxy? Will drilling into the epoxy floor crack the floor and spread ?

@TimDCVA

Жыл бұрын

No. It doesn’t matter what order you do it in… but I prefer to go after framing so the carpenters don’t have to worry about damaging the floor.

What size nap roller do you use for the urithiane ? I been using 10mm and need to cross hatch it to get roller marks out and 2 coats have problems with the stringy bits towards end if I’m not getting it down fast enough

@TimDCVA

3 жыл бұрын

We use 3/8” rollers for urethane. Here is another video about metallic epoxy that shows how we apply the urethane. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYx6uqmHpK2aYpc.html

@allanread911

3 жыл бұрын

@@TimDCVA ahh ok wasn’t sure about goin on urithiane with the spike boots that speeds it up a lot thanks mate I’ll try that next

If there’s any excess/puddled epoxy after spread out will it dry flat before sealed?

@TimDCVA

3 жыл бұрын

Im not sure I understand the question. The epoxy will cure no matter how thick it is on the floor…but if it’s too thick you might have issues with bubbles. If you meant ‘dry flat’…like a matte finish… no, it’s usually glossy when it cures.

what's your coverage rate for metallic layer, i'm told to do 40ft per gallon.

@TimDCVA

Жыл бұрын

50-60 on single color. 40-50 on multi colored.

My basecoat started to fisheye everywhere. What do you suggest to fix it?

@TimDCVA

Жыл бұрын

We would sand it aggressively and then wipe it with solvent and apply another base coat.

How do you find the metallic epoxies hold up to the sun in garages?

@TimDCVA

3 жыл бұрын

They do pretty good...as long as you use an epoxy that had UV inhibitors in it. Lighter colors definitely show an amber color more than dark colors though.

@columbusepoxyflooring7400

3 жыл бұрын

@@TimDCVA Thank you. I thought that might be the case. We've only installed a handful of metallics and they were all inside. I always wondered about using a polyaspartic for the metallic coat but figured it would be cost prohibitive and drastically limit how thick it could be applied.

Where can I get the same products you use? Thanks

@boschulte

11 ай бұрын

Leggardi Epoxy i think

Do you treat with heat or spray isopropyl alcohol to release bubbles?

@TimDCVA

2 жыл бұрын

No we don’t.

@SpeedySpears

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimDCVA I wanted to see if you have any feed back on Epoxy Plus EP-U4000 urethane top coat? It's one of the few semi-gloss urethane top coats I've found that is supposed to be fairly scratch resistant but not a Satin finish. I've just finished a deep silver metallic floor for my garage and it looks amazing, but I'd like to keep it relatively scratch/scuff free. Love your videos btw! You're one of the few epoxy guys who seem transparent and not just looking to advertise their line of product.

@TimDCVA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ve never tried that product before. Let me know how it goes if you use it. I’ve used aluminum oxide in regular urethane before to get a semi-gloss… and anytime you add AI you get a lot of scratch resistance.

@SpeedySpears

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimDCVA Great to know, have any specific Urethane recommendations?

@TimDCVA

2 жыл бұрын

I would stick with the same manufacturer if whatever epoxy you are using.

How much u charge a square foot to this

@TimDCVA

Жыл бұрын

We are usually around $12ft for a 2 car garage.

Why did u decide to do this job without rollers?

@TimDCVA

3 жыл бұрын

We did it because the customer was worried about roller marks.

How do I learn to do this for a living in Cleveland Ohio

@TimDCVA

2 жыл бұрын

I’m working on a course for it. Decorativeconcreteschool.teachable.com

How much epoxy do i need please!

@TimDCVA

3 жыл бұрын

60 square feet per gallon.