[luke-44]

I can't believe what I do for a living (industrial containment linings)actually crossed with a Cobra posting.

Epoxy/urethane linings can be extremely attractive (tough mirror-like finishes) and will last forever (maybe longer) when done properly - like most painting jobs, surface prep is 2/3 of the cost.

Surface prep problems and the associated specifications and details are exremely well detailed in a series of ASTM and NACE specifications, as well as other documents. A greasy floor presents specific extra problems.

I would be happy to share these technical details with anyone by sending pdf attachments if you are interested - send me an email - my company mfg'rs coatings that are good, and I am in a position where I can offer CC folks special pricing, but there are also a hundred other mfgr's out there - I am upgrading my own shop with a 30 mil (0.030") high gloss self leveling system from my original 5 mil semi gloss epoxy - it will look like a sheet of grey glass when done, but will be tough as nails. Nonetheless, It's not the product so much as the prep. Let me say this another way - it's the prep....no, its the prep...

Bottom line - if you don't want to take it on yourself (and it is not really all that hard if you take your time and follow the instructions) then have it done by a competent contractor who knows what I am talking about - not just some "joe painter" type. Concrete is much different than steel or wood.

BTW, the "acid wash" isn't near as scary as it first sounds....

In Utah, I would be happy to provide David Kirkham with contacts for a quality installer - well at least the SLC area.

Hope this helps, Regards, luke-44