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Posted by dlw on September 20, 2000 at 18:54:07:

In Reply to: Garage floor coatings.... posted by Shawn Fogg on September 20, 2000 at 11:52:27:

Shawn -
This may have more to do with your concrete than the epoxy. When you pour concrete, you have to screed it right away, then wait a certain amount of time before trowelling. The surface of the concrete must be kept damp during this interval otherwise it will flake. This isn't likely your problem, as it's pretty noticeable. The time interval between screeding and trowelling is temperature dependent. If done too late, the concrete will not adhere to itself well. I'm probably not explaining myself well, sorry. Late-trowelled concrete is always dusty, because the surface is fragile rather than flaky. On a freshly washed floor, you can rub it with a piece of wood and create a little pile of grit.

If you still have a paint piece that pulled up, check the underside to see if it is covered with coarse concrete dust. If so, no paint or epoxy will work for you. Maybe your new home warranty will be of some use?

Good luck,
-dlw

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