Epoxy Garage Floor Coating instead of Carpet?

[74arrowglass]

Hello,
I am getting closer to laying the new floor in my 1974 Arrowglass Cougar and really don't want to put carpet back in it. I was wondering about the epoxy garage floor coatings you can buy at Lowes. Would this adhere to the plywood floor and how waterproof would it be? Thanks

 

[mjames76]

Re: Epoxy Garage Floor Coating instead of Carpet?

I wonder how slick it will be when wet.

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Epoxy Garage Floor Coating instead of Carpet?

I had the same idea last spring when trying to find an alternative to carpet. Even spoke with tech support for the mfr but they would/could not offer any support or advice for that application. From what I read, it sounded like an ideal solution but I wasn't willing to be the guinea pig . Ended up putting a nice carpet in in the end.

 

[halas]

Re: Epoxy Garage Floor Coating instead of Carpet?

Hello,
I am getting closer to laying the new floor in my 1974 Arrowglass Cougar and really don't want to put carpet back in it. I was wondering about the epoxy garage floor coatings you can buy at Lowes. Would this adhere to the plywood floor and how waterproof would it be? Thanks

That material from Lowes is epoxy only by name.
It is a two part waterborne material that has hard finish and it will adhere to prepared unpainted concrete well.
Could be bad choice over plywood.
Sherwin Williams offers true 2 part epoxy (called "Tile Clad") paint that I have used for plywood floor with good results.

 

[timfives]

Re: Epoxy Garage Floor Coating instead of Carpet?

you'd be better off going with something like duraback for the floor if you want to use a paint.

I wouldn't use the two part epoxy from lowes, it doesn't hold up well under it specified conditions let alone marine conditions.

T

 

[osborn159]

Re: Epoxy Garage Floor Coating instead of Carpet?

i posted something like this about a month ago, not much positive feedback, aparently these paints arent uv freindly, i was told they will chalk up is on clothes feet etc, i decided against this application not for these reasons, but because i remember when i painted the garage floor the pot life was only about an hour, i dont think i could cut in what was required in that amount of time, i am still not sure what i will use, i still have awhile to decide, i have gathered thru this forum that sherwin williams porch and deck paint is acceptable if not willing to spend $$$ on marine grade paint, i am glassing over my deck tho, sounds like your painting raw plywood.
ggod luck D

 

[Bonstrosity]

Re: Epoxy Garage Floor Coating instead of Carpet?

I was thinking of doing the same thing but did some research and found out it may not work well. I got some skid no more by evercoat, which is made to be used over fiberglass or wood. I'll post more when I try it.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: Epoxy Garage Floor Coating instead of Carpet?

Spend the money on Durabak. I did and it looks great.

 

[idonthaveaname]

Re: Epoxy Garage Floor Coating instead of Carpet?

Most (if not all) epoxy paint, garage or appliance, is interior use only. Check the label.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: Epoxy Garage Floor Coating instead of Carpet?

If you buy the right part for the job you will be happy. i have learned this the hard way many times.