Apply Epoxy Base Coat
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What happens here
After the joint filler is flush and the floor is prepared, the next step involves applying the primary epoxy base coat. The video shows a black epoxy being poured onto the concrete floor and then evenly spread across the surface using a squeegee attached to a long handle. To prevent disturbing the wet epoxy, the applicator wears special FENTO spiked shoes. The walls of the area are prepped with 3M plastic sheeting and masking tape, indicating careful preparation to protect surrounding surfaces from epoxy splatters.
Goal: Cover the entire floor with an even layer of epoxy.
Tools and materials
- Black epoxy base coat — Providing the primary color and foundation for the floor system
- Masking tape 3M — Securing plastic sheeting and masking off edges
- Plastic sheeting 3M — Protecting walls and surrounding areas from epoxy splatters
- Spiked shoes FENTO — Allowing movement on wet epoxy without leaving footprints or disturbing the finish
- Squeegee — Spreading the epoxy evenly across the floor