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The great garage floor debate: epoxy versus just a good scrub
For a decade, I just hosed and scrubbed my concrete floor with a stiff brush and some soap. It was fine, but always looked dirty. Then, after a big oil spill from my truck's project, I spent about $600 on a two-part epoxy kit. The prep was a pain, but now it's a wipe-clean surface that actually reflects light. Has anyone else made the switch and found it worth the hassle and cost?
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fiona_scott443mo ago
That "prep has to be perfect" thing applies to everything, doesn't it.
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alexlewis5mo ago
What about the long term wear and tear though? I mean, my friend's epoxy started chipping after a few years of heavy use, especially where he dropped tools. Maybe the prep has to be absolutely perfect for it to last.
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dylan_patel5mo ago
Honestly, your friend's experience shows the real issue. People forget epoxy is basically a thick plastic coating, not a solid slab. So when you drop something heavy, that force has to go somewhere. If the floor underneath flexes even a tiny bit, the epoxy can't move with it and just cracks. Tbh the prep matters, but the building's foundation and how much the floor moves under weight matters way more.
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