When I started this project, I tried to keep my expectations in check and not expect anything in the zip code of perfection. I tried to mitigate common mistakes by doing my homework and reading up on best practices and also following the directions to the letter.
Unfortunately, some things are just beyond one's control. I started painting Saturday and for a moment, I felt like I might be able to return the 1-car garage kit. If I had a more even floor, with fewer pot marks that might have been the case. As it turns out I was just 2 ft by 2 ft short. But if we are being honest, the last gallon was spread too thin so I had to use the second kit anyway. And I should have just sucked it up and done it Saturday but by that time I was tired and exhausted and I had to feed my kids who were probably wearing their welcome at my neighbor's house a little thin.
Also, I was a little defeated because my roller broke with just one small section to go. I didn't think I had time to run to a nearby store and get another one (I did) and I really didn't want to spend the money because, after this project, I shouldn't need a roller extender anymore.
I finished up on Monday but because I waited a couple of days and left the sealed kit outside over several nights, it was too cold for the activator to work its magic. In hindsight, I should have brought the kit in and kept it at room temperature and mixed it inside the warm house. The first kit spread like butter. The 2nd kit was thick and pasty, but I made it work.
There is some good though. The floor definitely looks better than it did. That horrible residue stain in the southwest corner is gone. Some of the cracks have been sealed and are not noticeable.
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| You would never know there was a black splash here |
I've started to move somethings back in but it will be one more day before we can safely put the cars back.
Costs
Rust-Oleum 301012 Wall-Surface-Repair-Products, Gray 22.97
Rust-Oleum 301012 Wall-Surface-Repair-Products, Gray 21.28
Rust-Oleum 301243 Cleaner and Degreaser, 1 Gallon 24.36
Rust-Oleum 301012 Wall-Surface-Repair-Products, Gray 22.40
Valspar Fast Prep Interior/Exterior Cleaner and Etcher (Gallon) 18.98
Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield 2-Part Tan Gloss Garage Floor Epoxy Kit (2.5 car) 111.16
Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield 2-Part Tan Gloss Garage Floor Epoxy Kit (1 car) 68.38
Purdy Golden Eagle 3-Pack 9-in x 3/8-in Knit Polyester Paint Roller Cover 9.48
Roller and extension pole $17.20
Total = $316.21
Some of these items appear to be listed twice but I bought from different places, specifically Amazon and Lowe's. The price for the kits was better at Lowe's as well, which makes sense since they probably sell more of them than Amazon and can give a better price.
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