Rust-Oleum 292514 EPOXYSHIELD Premium Clear Garage Floor Coating Kit, 2.5 Car, Gloss Clear

It took a bit longer to receive than I expected. However was a great price and has looks great on my garage. It has a wet shiny reflective surface and with the none skid surface. We did let it cure for a whole week in 90 degree weather before we started moving anything back in. It didn’t even scuff up at all even a heavy tool box.

After applying two coats of Rust-oleum (Gunmetal Gray) EpoxyShield with flakes to my 800 sq ft garage floor, I elected to add this Rust-oleum clear coat. Upon applying the gray coatings, I found that the materials went farther than what was printed on the box (i.e., 450 - 500 sq ft), so I elected to purchase just one box of the clearcoat -- and hoped I could cover the entire 800 sq ft with one application. It worked! I was able to completely coat the entire 800 sq ft without an issue. I did this in just one hour.Here's what I learned along the way:-- Break the bag as instructed for the two parts to mix well. This interesting mix procedure worked well.-- I then poured the contents into a container to further mix, and I poured half into a roller tray to do the first half of the floor (to see if half would do half). I also added the anti-skid material that was provided.-- I found that a thin amount spread far (thicker isn't necessarily better).-- I didn't bother to 'cut in' the edges with a brush, as this is a clear coat. Rolling the edges went fast.-- I then completed the first half, and followed up with the second half with ease.-- Once the entire floor was covered, I took the wet roller and rolled every square inch again to ensure I didn't miss any dry spots. The overhead lights helped reflect wet versus dry as I rolled.-- I used the spiked shoe attachments (purchased separately). BE CAREFUL these spiked platforms can slip on the wet surface. There's a learning curve -- I found it best not to shift your weight to stretch. Falling is one thing; falling into epoxy is another!-- About 28 hours after the application, it was still marginally tacky. So I've elected to wait another day to walk, and four days to drive.Last tip for those of you who haven't epoxied before ... I suggest you use two coats of colored epoxy. Wait until the second coat completely covers the floor before applying chips. Don't ever throw chips -- put a very small amount in the cup of your hand and spread it like shaking grass seed. Cover the entire floor with a very mall amount and repeat until you have a nicely-distributed look. Throwing = unintended clumps.

it turned out great. Just make sure to mix enough for few minutes after adding anti skid additive (Included in this kit) and them immediately apply with 9 inch roller. Just make sure to apply in 4 x4 patches and remember the starting and ending points as those aren't directly visible when being applied due to transparent nature of the liquid. Also, I have kept the floor for 2 days to get it dry after applying epoxy and then just simply broom-ed the floor once more to make sure all decorative chips and any collected dust is completely removed. Coverage is just close enough for 2 car garage of any standard size. Make sure to not overdo as it will not last for complete garage later.

Positive that I received a bad, old batch! Listen! Do not use this product if you are experiencing Humid weather! It does not dry, and may also be the reason for some of these reviews stating it peels in a year. The answers you will hear immediately from Rust. Customer Service is, “You need to take it off and start over,” and “We recommend this being done within 5 days of putting the initial step on.” We are currently experiencing humid weather, and the CS person has been prepared to give this answer when a customer is saying it isn’t drying. This is Rust-O-Leum’s and AmericanMart’s fault on this product! Buy a clear gloss product that comes in a can, not a stupid pouch!

Good product used a couple times now. It's all in the prep (most time consuming) for this product. Ideally you have a pressure washer and some arm grease for cleaning and etching the floor. Goes on easy and looks great. Make sure your epoxy bag isn't shipped to you with one side of the pouch hard. This means it's already gone off and you will need a refund and reorder. Take your time and enjoy the ride. To really make the floor professional, add the Rust-Oleum clear epoxy topcoat and use the anti slip packet (separate purchases). This makes it way stronger, no slip, and gives it that showroom Sheen. It also helps when you throw the color flakes to say BAM in an Emeril voiceover. Have fun...

Used three boxes to cover the floor in a 700 sqft basement (and had nearly a half gallon left over). Great coverage with an amazing finish. I went a little excessive with the chips and bought an extra bag but I like it.The etching instructions are a bit sparse so I scrubbed and rinsed the floor a few times before applying etching which I left on, while scrubbing with a broom, maybe 10 minutes before rinsing. Seems to work well.Also, be sure to fill or patch any cracks or pits in the floor. Epoxy seeps into the cracks to help seal but, they remain and will catch debris afterwards.

I followed the instructions provided in the box, and the results were impressive. After 24 hours, the finish looked great, and now, three weeks later, the paint still looks new and shiny. My family really likes the refreshed look of our garage. Very satisfied with this product!