<VV> Epoxy floor coating my 2 cents

[N2VZD at aol.com]

Mine was an industrial coating applied by a guy that does it for commercial 
 buildings . Part of the success is a machine that does a prep bonding 
surface ,  like a portable sandblaster that makes the surface just right for a 
good bond.  Mine was done to a week old floor while we were enjoying the 
convention in  Michigan.
 Only mistake ? I made was having an abrasive added to the final coat  , so 
people can not slip on it when wet , or oily , or both. It is not slippery  
, but it is about impossible to clean. I am not really sorry i did that ,  
because my wife took a BAD spill  (just before my building was done ) on a  
floor with off the shelf coating , on a few drops of oil on it .
 My "floor expert" says off the shelf might be ok for light usage ,  with 
good prep work. Might include acid treatment.
 My present floor has been heavily abused now since 2007? with no  signs of 
any failure.
  My other house had issues with a mobil oil epoxy coating because of  
probable improper prep work. It started flaking after @ 1 year. Suggestion is  
find a pro to do it , it is worth the extra cost.
Regards, Tim Colson