Welcome to the new HQ

[ricco1949]

And the blast cabinets if possible...all best being outdoors IMO.
Made the mistake of setting up a stock duplicator in the shop, i hadn't adequately considered that dust collection with them is a futile undertaking. Even partitioning it off wasn't effective so it was disassembled until such time as I have a covered outdoor space for it.

Really good pointer...

Yes my blast cabinet is also on wood machine side....it leaks too.

 

[DRK]

You read my mind. Already ordered scaffolding. Will likely use steel for the ceiling. And will probably end up installing a sub panel in the other corner of the shop. I'm lucky to have a dedicated 200 amp service right behind me where I took the photo.

I'd use a SQ D QO panel personally.

If you have enough headspace, you might consider a bridge crane too.

 

[LVLAaron]

I'd use a SQ D QO panel personally.

If you have enough headspace, you might consider a bridge crane too.

That's actually what the existing panel is.


I was thinking clapped out forklift instead of a 20k crane.


Epoxy guy coming by tomorrow. Wish me luck.

 

[X Count]

With epoxy floor coating the best system I've seen for endurance, non slip and still very easy to clean up was to. Grind or blast the floor, first coat is a thin epoxy to penetrate and key into the concrete. Once first coat is tacky apply a high build epoxy and allow to dry. Once that is dry apply polyurethane and allow to go tacky before dispersing dried kiln sand and applying a second coat of polyurethane.

The grinding and build epoxy gives you a strong level surface. The polyurethane makes it very easy to clean while still having a lot of grip from the kiln sand. Downsides are that you can't touch up scratches or damage and it's expensive AF.

An alternative that I've seen is a sealant. It obviously seals the concrete preventing stains, easier to clean, can be repaired easily and it's a lot cheaper. Works best if the floor is smooth and flat to start with as you generally don't grind prior and the sealant doesn't build or level.

 

[LVLAaron]

6 bucks a sq ft for epoxy with flake. Better than I expected.

 

[DShortt]

6 bucks a sq ft for epoxy with flake. Better than I expected.

I work at a commercial facility and there is a very heavy traffic load at the entrance. A flake epoxy floor was installed about 10 years ago and it's holding up very well.

 

[LVLAaron]

Yeah. I'm going to do it. Unexpected expense, but I know I'll kick myself in the ass every day when I walk out there if I don't do it now.

 

[DShortt]

I just sealed mine when I built it. Worked well enough for me, but I'm just a hobbiest.

 

[DaveTooley]

I'd use a SQ D QO panel personally.

If you have enough headspace, you might consider a bridge crane too.

Next thing you know Jackie will be sending work.

 

[Judd]

That’s a regret I have…I should’ve done something with my floor, even staining it would’ve been better. I don’t believe you will kick yourself later if you do it but I know you will if you don’t.

 

[X Count]

This is the sealant

Rokite PR | Stain Proof Sealer | Rocksolid Garage Floor Coating | Cementaid https://cementaid.com/our-range-of-floor-surface-treatments/ROKITE_PR.html

 

[Walt Krafft]

Skip the flake!

 

[Boilermaker]

6 bucks a sq ft for epoxy with flake. Better than I expected.

$6/SF is very reasonable. Do you know what kind of system it is and how many coats are included in that system?

 

[Sniperhandle]

Skip the flake!

I knew a guy named Skip The Flake!

 

[LVLAaron]

$6/SF is very reasonable. Do you know what kind of system it is and how many coats are included in that system?

Not sure what brand/system of product. 100 percent solids epoxy base, flake, and polyaspartic top coat. lifetime warranty

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Call around, I paid 4.50 sq ft.

 

[LVLAaron]

Call around, I paid 4.50 sq ft.

With flake or without?

 

[Alex Wheeler]

With flake

 

[Bill Norris]

Now that is one heck of a man cave. I don't regret having mine on the rear of my shop. Just lock the door if you got serious loading stuff going on.

 

[jpjulian]

You have a very good working relationship with your banker I see...........