Rust-Oleum 251965 EPOXYSHIELD Garage Floor Coating Kit, 1 Car, Gloss Gray

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!

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.

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.

I followed the instructions. What other reviewers say is true: it is easy to come up short with this product. I BARELY covered the whole garage with only cutting in about half of the garage. I ended up buying it again to finish the job where I had missed some spots and finish trimming in. I would highly recommend trying to portion the epoxy into 1/4 volumes with a disposable measuring cup for each quadrant of the garage and regret that I did not. That way you know exactly what you need to use in the area to cover just enough.After reading a review, for the the 2nd coat I used a 1/4” epoxy roller. DO NOT do that. I regret doing that on the 2nd coat. The 2nd coat ended up more uneven than the first, but still looks good enough. Just follow the instructions and use a 3/8” nap roller as it says. On the first coat, I used a 3/8” nap roller per the instructions and it looked more even.Try to be very methodical in the areas that you roll out, as it is very easy to miss a spot when applying this clear coat.Time will tell how it lasts. Overall I am happy with it, but I think this is a 4 star product due to how easy it is to come up short. Would be 5 stars if they sold it as 100-128 fl oz instead of 90.

I've installed SIX epoxy garage floors in my day, all but the last one using pro-grade 2-part epoxies, color and chips. They all have held up extremely well over the past 16 years. I decided to use the rustoleum product on a 2-car garage in a rental place we bought last year. WHAT A MISTAKE. I acid etched the bare floor THREE times (from experience, 2 times is needed at least). I let the etching dry 2 days in high-altitude arid climate at 70F and did a moisture check. I rolled the epoxy on, sprinkled the chips and even applied a DOUBLE clear top coat layer. Look at the photos, its a DISASTER and a waste if money. The epoxy DOES NOT ADHERE like pro-grade epoxies. It bubbles, pillows, and easily tears from the concrete surface. If you think you are saving money by buying this kit, you aren't. Now I have to sand off (scarify) the crappy Rustoleum product and reapply a superior product. Waste of my time and money. Do yourself a favor and spend the little extra to get a pro-grade product and do it once, the right way.

Worked good. Went on easily and coverage was good. Needed 2- 2.5 garage floor boxes to do 700 sq-ft.