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Redbud40 08-05-2020 10:56 AM

Hangar floor coating North Texas
 
Anyone done this lately in the area and have any current pricing. Old posts show quotes for epoxy around 1.50 sq ft. I got a bid for 3.00 for epoxy and 3.50 for epoxy with flakes or polished. Might end up DIY but thought I would check out contractors first.

Latech15 08-05-2020 11:04 AM

Interesting that you post about this now. I’m currently researching the same thing. My issue is that the Mooney that used to live in my hangar apparently didn’t have an oil plug. Seems like pretty much all they put in it ended up on the floor. I’ve used a bag of oil dry, but I’m sure that will make adherence of any paint type of covering difficult.

I’ve been considering a rubber covering that is just rolled out on the floor, but is is pretty high.

smt6 08-05-2020 11:09 AM

SwissTrax and never worry about it again

fl-mike 08-05-2020 11:19 AM

I'm about to do 1200 sq ft with ArmorPoxy II job-on-a-pallet in my new 30x40 shop. I'll let you know how it goes. This is brand new concrete though, no oil stains. They provide the etching solution, rollers, spiked shoes, etc. (BTW, 1500 sq ft is the same $ as 1200 sq ft due to the price break at 1500).

I debated various coatings., polished, and bare for a while. I don't like flakes because I tend to drop washers, etc. so this is straight light gray with a touch of non-skid thrown in.

andrewtac 08-05-2020 12:33 PM

If you DIY, investigate chemical etching over grinding. I did mechanical grinding, it was a horrible process. I figured it would be better as far as adherence, but I'll probably never get rid of all the concrete dust in my hangar. Though I guess I am not as worried about doing fiberglass work in there now as I figure what's a little more dust to add to the rafters. I used another online source, armorpoxy is good stuff too. Just don't do the stuff you buy at hardware stores; a quality two part will hold up as long as the prep is good.

Wingnut 08-05-2020 12:38 PM

Same boat
 
Please keep us posted on the Armorpoxy II. I am considering it or Performance Epoxy-Coat for my new hangar. PEC was quite a bit cheaper and had good online reviews but a friend used it and complained that it changed shades when rolled more than twice. His floor looked ok to me. I just want the protection in case I happen to purchase the above referenced Mooney one day. :cool:

PCHunt 08-06-2020 05:45 AM

As briefly mentioned earlier, do NOT use flakes in any floor covering. It sure looks pretty until you drop any small object. Anything small disappears into the flake mix, and you'll wish you had a white or gray floor.

Don't ask me how I know.

David Paule 08-06-2020 09:14 AM

I've got a white epoxy floor in my hangar and while it looks nice and is easy to clean, it gets slippery when wet. Very slippery. Also, the floor is slick enough that my tug spins its tracks.

I got the place this way. But I would have been happier with bare concrete.

Dave

andrewtac 08-06-2020 10:24 AM

I put some sand or some sort of grit in mine, still a little slippery when wet but not to bad. I looked back, I used epoxy from garage flooring llc, not sure why I went with them over armorpoxy; they do offer a mil discount.

SMRacer 08-06-2020 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCHunt (Post 1452242)
As briefly mentioned earlier, do NOT use flakes in any floor covering. It sure looks pretty until you drop any small object. Anything small disappears into the flake mix, and you'll wish you had a white or gray floor.

Don't ask me how I know.

I will concede that your experience may vary....BUT...
I used a gray two part epoxy (brand no longer available) and lightly sprinkled black and white flakes. The flakes camouflage irregularities in the concrete and differences due to applying epoxy in sections, plus flakes add some grip to the surface. AND I had no problem finding dropped objects. Overall I was very happy with the appearance and functionality.
If you are adamantly against flakes, I suggest you use a bit of sand sprinkled on the wet epoxy. Otherwise the epoxy coated floor gets very slippery.


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