Apply Clear Epoxy Top Coat
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What happens here
This final application step involves mixing and applying the clear epoxy top coat. First, mix the two components of the clear epoxy according to the manufacturer's instructions, ensuring thorough mixing to activate the product. One person, wearing spiked shoes to walk on the wet epoxy without leaving marks, can begin by carefully pouring a thin bead of the mixed clear coat along the edges of the garage and in manageable sections. Immediately follow with a rubber squeegee or specialized epoxy spreader on an extension pole to evenly spread the clear coat over the flaked surface. Another person, also wearing spiked shoes, should follow with a roller on an extension pole to back-roll the applied clear coat. This ensures a uniform thickness, eliminates puddles, and removes roller marks, resulting in a smooth, glossy, and protective finish over the decorative flakes.
Goal: Seal and protect the decorative flake floor with a durable, glossy top coat
Tools and materials
- Clear Epoxy Top Coat Kit — Providing a clear, durable, and protective finish over the flakes
- Drill with Mixing Paddle — Thoroughly mixing the epoxy components
- Extension Pole — Attaching to the squeegee and roller for ergonomic application
- Gloves — Protecting hands from epoxy chemicals
- Mixing Buckets — Mixing the two parts of the epoxy
- Respirator — Protecting respiratory system from epoxy fumes
- Roller Cover — Back-rolling the clear epoxy to ensure even thickness and remove marks
- Rubber Squeegee — Spreading the clear epoxy evenly across the floor
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from epoxy splashes
- Spiked Shoes — Allowing movement over wet epoxy without leaving marks